Silent Stan and steady Arsenal
Plus Karren Brady's mixed legacy
It’s not done, as Declan Rice says, and Arsenal may still land a trophy. Mikel Arteta’s position has come under scrutiny but there are solid reasons why Arsenal will stick with him. Stan Kroenke is a businessman who looks long term and will see the continued financial strength of the club. But the game’s about trophies as well as revenue… where’s the balance?
In the latest episode of The Football Boardroom, Christian Purslow and I look at Arsenal, why Arteta deserves to be backed and will be, the roles of Andrea Berta and Richard Garlick, and why this summer must be about two elite-level signings – and what that means to wages.
Talking of Rice, Karren Brady did a very good deal when negotiating with Arsenal. Christian and I also discuss the boardroom exit of one of football’s most high-profile executives after Brady announced her departure from West Ham. What is her legacy at West Ham? Especially after her 2013 promise of a “world-class stadium with a world-class team”. They’ve announced substantial losses and the team fight relegation. And it’s a poor place to watch football. New episode … links below, hope you enjoy it. Today’s blog follows later.