2013
AST Statement on Arsenal’s Ticket Price Rise Announcement
Posted Friday 20th December 2013
The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust is very disappointed with the recent announcement that Arsenal ticket prices are to rise by 3 per cent next season. This comes at a time when there is general recognition within the game that ever-greater numbers of fans are being priced out, and supporters of rival clubs are coming together to […]
Read MoreProposals to strenghten Arsenal’s Boardroom and Corporate Governance
Posted Tuesday 29th October 2013
The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust (AST) recently commissioned two independent reports into the Boardroom structure, corporate governance and supporter engagement arrangements at Arsenal Football Club. One report was produced by TrioPlus and can be readhere. It focused on comparing Arsenal with best practice governance in the sports world and how the club could further strengthen its […]
Read MoreAST Analysis of Arsenal Holdings PLC Full Year Accounts for the financial year 1 June 2012 to 31 May
Posted Tuesday 22nd October 2013
The following report is a short analysis produced by Board members of the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust (AST) examining the financial performance of Arsenal Football Club for the financial year ending 31 May 2013. We are publishing a simplified version of the club’s accounts in a table format as feedback suggests that members appreciate a snapshot […]
Read MoreAST and Arsenal Fan Groups request the meeting Stan Kroenke promised when taking control of Arsenal
Posted Thursday 10th October 2013
In April 2011 Stan Kroenke, via his company KSE Inc, made a formal takeover offer for Arsenal Holdings PLC. As part of this process he was required to publish legal documents that set out his plans for running the club so that all shareholders could understand how he would operate, and for some make a […]
Read MoreArsene Wenger has much to do to earn a new contract at Arsenal
Posted Sunday 18th August 2013
AST Statement, 18 August 2013 Following discussions this morning, the AST Board has issued the following statement: “In recent weeks Ivan Gazidis has spoken of the club’s intent to offer Arsene Wenger a new contract. The AST believes this is inappropriate. For now the club’s entire focus must be on using the remaining days of […]
Read MoreAST Survey 2013: Fans back Wenger but want changes to his transfer and wages policies
Posted Thursday 20th June 2013
Fans back Wenger to continue as Arsenal manager – but believe he has too much control over transfer fees and wage bill 80% of Fans who expressed an opinion supported Arsène Wenger continuing as Arsenal’s manager, but most also say he has too much responsibility for the transfer fees the club pays and do not […]
Read MoreFans Join Forces for Fair Play for Away Fans
Posted Thursday 04th April 2013
The AST has joined forces with other Supporters’ Trusts to write to all of the Premier League clubs raising our collective concern at the treatment of away supporters. Those signing the letter include representatives from the Trusts at Liverpool, Manchester United, Spurs, Aston Villa and Chelsea. The reason for the initial focus on away fans […]
Read MoreNotice of the AST’s 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Posted Thursday 28th March 2013
Notice is hereby given that the eleventh annual general meeting of the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust Limited will be held at the offices of Nabarro LLP, Lacon House, Theobald’s Road, London WC1X 8RW at 6.30 pm on 15 April 2013. You can also read the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 October 2012of the Arsenal […]
Read MoreAST Analysis of Arsenal Holdings PLC Half Year Accounts to 30 Nov 2012
Posted Thursday 21st March 2013
AST Analysis of Arsenal Holdings PLC Half Year Accounts for the period 1 June to 30 November 2012 The following report is a short analysis produced by the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust (AST) of the financial performance of Arsenal Football Club for the first half of the club’s latest financial year (1 June 2012 to 30 […]
Read MoreAST Policy Statement for 2013
Posted Friday 08th February 2013
The founding principles of the AST are set out in detail on this website and in its consitition, but as times change and different challenges arise for the club it is important to update and amend the policy aims and objectives of the organisation. The AST Board recently reviewed its activities and produced the following […]
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