Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has sent a hands-off warning to American billionaire Stan Kroenke over any potential takeover of the club. Kroenke recently bought 9.9% of Arsenal and also acquired more shares from major stakeholder Danny Fiszman, sparking talk of a takeover.
But Hill-Wood told the Guardian: “The shareholders would prefer to stay in control than sell out to some stranger.
“We would be horrified to see ownership of the club go across the Atlantic.”
Hill-Wood claims that he and three of the club’s major shareholders - Fiszman, Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith and the Carr family - have “no intention of selling”.
He added: “These people love Arsenal, they are independently wealthy and do not need the money. Having a few extra million pounds in the bank is of no interest to them.
“We’re here for Arsenal football club, not to make a few bob. The club has been run for the benefit of supporters, staff and players.” Source
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has sent a hands-off warning to American billionaire Stan Kroenke over any potential takeover of the club. Kroenke recently bought 9.9% of Arsenal and also acquired more shares from major stakeholder Danny Fiszman, sparking talk of a takeover.
But Hill-Wood told the Guardian: “The shareholders would prefer to stay in control than sell out to some stranger.
“We would be horrified to see ownership of the club go across the Atlantic.”
Hill-Wood claims that he and three of the club’s major shareholders - Fiszman, Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith and the Carr family - have “no intention of selling”.
He added: “These people love Arsenal, they are independently wealthy and do not need the money. Having a few extra million pounds in the bank is of no interest to them.
“We’re here for Arsenal football club, not to make a few bob. The club has been run for the benefit of supporters, staff and players.” Source
Arsenal leapfrogged Liverpool and went into third place after yesterday’s 3-1 win over Manchester City
Manager Arsène Wenger was happy with his team’s performance and said that overall, his young charges deserved to win the game.
Wenger said: “I think we deserved the win tonight, we had a lot of possession, created a lot of chances and when Manchester City came back to 1-1, it was a test in the second half but we kept our game, were patient and scored.
“That changed it, because after that City changed their shape and opened more up and of course we had many chances to score the third goal.
“Before that they waited for us in the final third and we needed to pass the ball quickly and find that second goal.”
Gilberto Silva has said that the match against Bolton Wanderers this weekend will decide which team ends up in the fourth Champions League spot.
The Brazillian midfielder said: “We have an important game against Bolton. It will be crucial for us.
“We just have to focus on the next game and what we can do because we have the quality to change the situation when things are not so good.
“This match against Bolton will be decisive for fourth place.”
Arsenal still have a game in hand over Bolton.