OneBardGooner wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2017 11:52 amNo doubt written by chips himself.NickF wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2017 11:50 amGazidis responds to questions over Keswick's credentials.
Apparently Gazidis read this off a bit of paper so it was very sincere."People need to understand we have a long-standing passionate Arsenal fan sitting up here... Chips' experience is extensive including directorships at some of the most sophisticated organisations in the world
"He is beholden to no-one and always speaks his mind... He cares about this football club in the same way everyone cares about this football club. We are fortunate to have this kind of man as our chairman."
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Just fuck off Kroenke you are a *word censored* as is your son and the rest of the board!!
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NickF wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2017 1:24 pmKeswick's dismissive nature of the question at the AGM is more proof that he is not cut out to be the chairman of a modern football club.
You just get the feeling that he only does the AGM because he has to and normally wouldn't be seen anywhere near the average supporter.
Just like Hill-Wood before him.
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no, we are going backwardsGunner Rob wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2017 11:40 amGazidis: “All of our clubs revenues are directed to invest. We have spent over £200m in last three years.
“We are not where we want to be but we are not standing still.”
we are not standing still
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Carabao cup draw now rivalling the AGM for most shambolic sporting event of the day,...
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Gunner Rob wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2017 4:04 pmCarabao cup draw now rivalling the AGM for most shambolic sporting event of the day,...
Was supposed to be live on twitter at 4pm, getting on for 2 hours later and it still hasn't happened.
Edit: Eventually they put a "pre-recorded" version up and we have West Ham at home.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41760850
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What did we learn from the AGM?
BBC sports news correspondent Richard Conway
1. Arsenal's small shareholders are deeply unhappy with their board and staged a protest vote by trying to block Keswick and Josh Kroenke being reappointed. It was always going to be futile given Stan Kroenke's overwhelming majority stake of 67% - but those in the room clearly thought it important to send a message.
2. The tendency of Arsenal's board to address shareholders using business terminology is not going to win hearts and minds. See Gazidis' "series of objective metrics" quote mentioned above. That is unlikely to wash with many fans given the failure to qualify for the Champions League this season.
3. Keswick is arguably driving a wedge between the board and fans. He was faced with a hostile but respectful audience, many of whom had legitimate questions to ask. But instead of listening and trying to provide answers, Keswick relied on an arrogant and dismissive approach. Gazidis spoke earlier in the meeting of the many good things Keswick has done for Arsenal, but he is a man arguably unsuited to face shareholders and fans. The boos at the end of the meeting said it all. He is making matters worse for the club, not better.
4. "Silent Stan" is living up to his reputation. While Keswick at least stood ready to speak, the man sat two places to his left did not utter a word. Stan Kroenke may be the billionaire majority shareholder but he wasn't going to share his vision for the future with the AGM. He sat, in silence, throughout. Heckles from the floor urged him to talk but it was Keswick who was left to answer, telling the questioner to read The Daily Telegraph. Kroenke and his son had, of course, given an interview to the paper. Many shareholding fans will find that unacceptable.
5. Wenger retains significant support among the fans. He may have a sizeable core of supporters who feel he should depart, but his passionate speech at the AGM went down well, receiving thunderous applause at its conclusion. "My hunger, my commitment is bigger than ever," he said. And what is clearer than ever is that he, and not the board or the fans, will choose the moment to step aside.
Website:
What did we learn from the AGM?
BBC sports news correspondent Richard Conway
1. Arsenal's small shareholders are deeply unhappy with their board and staged a protest vote by trying to block Keswick and Josh Kroenke being reappointed. It was always going to be futile given Stan Kroenke's overwhelming majority stake of 67% - but those in the room clearly thought it important to send a message.
2. The tendency of Arsenal's board to address shareholders using business terminology is not going to win hearts and minds. See Gazidis' "series of objective metrics" quote mentioned above. That is unlikely to wash with many fans given the failure to qualify for the Champions League this season.
3. Keswick is arguably driving a wedge between the board and fans. He was faced with a hostile but respectful audience, many of whom had legitimate questions to ask. But instead of listening and trying to provide answers, Keswick relied on an arrogant and dismissive approach. Gazidis spoke earlier in the meeting of the many good things Keswick has done for Arsenal, but he is a man arguably unsuited to face shareholders and fans. The boos at the end of the meeting said it all. He is making matters worse for the club, not better.
4. "Silent Stan" is living up to his reputation. While Keswick at least stood ready to speak, the man sat two places to his left did not utter a word. Stan Kroenke may be the billionaire majority shareholder but he wasn't going to share his vision for the future with the AGM. He sat, in silence, throughout. Heckles from the floor urged him to talk but it was Keswick who was left to answer, telling the questioner to read The Daily Telegraph. Kroenke and his son had, of course, given an interview to the paper. Many shareholding fans will find that unacceptable.
5. Wenger retains significant support among the fans. He may have a sizeable core of supporters who feel he should depart, but his passionate speech at the AGM went down well, receiving thunderous applause at its conclusion. "My hunger, my commitment is bigger than ever," he said. And what is clearer than ever is that he, and not the board or the fans, will choose the moment to step aside.
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We are top of the top 6 pounds spent to points won objective metrics league!!!!!!!
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We are top of the top 6 pounds spent to points won objective metrics league!!!!!!!
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We are top of the top 6 pounds spent to points won objective metrics league!!!!!!!
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We are top of the top 6 pounds spent to points won objective metrics league!!!!!!!
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We are top of the top 6 pounds spent to points won objective metrics league!!!!!!!
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We are top of the 'top 6 clubs pounds spent to points won objective metrics' league!!!!!!!
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Bunch of pricks the lot of them, it has got to the point now where I wouldn't be too upset if we get relegated down to league f*cking one, if that is what it takes to damage the "investment" so much that they all f*ck off, yeah we might do "a Leeds" but chances are there is some rich f*cker who would pick us up and do a damn sight better job than wiggy w*nker and his corporate crew.
I know some find this a bit in bad taste but I kind of wish we never won any of those 3 FA cup's now, was it worth 3 days in the sun just so those corporate w*nkers could use it as an excuse and justify giving Wenger 2 new contracts?, at least had we not won any the discontent might be at a higher point now and then they would have to cling on to the "look how many times we've finished 4th" line which would be hilarious.
I know some find this a bit in bad taste but I kind of wish we never won any of those 3 FA cup's now, was it worth 3 days in the sun just so those corporate w*nkers could use it as an excuse and justify giving Wenger 2 new contracts?, at least had we not won any the discontent might be at a higher point now and then they would have to cling on to the "look how many times we've finished 4th" line which would be hilarious.
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I blame Gibbs for it allsk-gtfo wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2017 8:33 pmBunch of pricks the lot of them, it has got to the point now where I wouldn't be too upset if we get relegated down to league f*cking one, if that is what it takes to damage the "investment" so much that they all f*ck off, yeah we might do "a Leeds" but chances are there is some rich f*cker who would pick us up and do a damn sight better job than wiggy w*nker and his corporate crew.
I know some find this a bit in bad taste but I kind of wish we never won any of those 3 FA cup's now, was it worth 3 days in the sun just so those corporate w*nkers could use it as an excuse and justify giving Wenger 2 new contracts?, at least had we not won any the discontent might be at a higher point now and then they would have to cling on to the "look how many times we've finished 4th" line which would be hilarious.
He cleared a goal bound third for Hull that would of most definitely have pushed for a new manager.
give up those FA cups for the greater good?
Yes without a doubt