By Tony Attwood
In early August 2010, I was privileged to get a meeting with Ivan Gazidis the chief executive of
Arsenal FC. I was there as part of a delegation of fans putting forward ideas about Arsenal and the
wider world. And because (as you may know) I am interested in Arsenal's history, I [.
Why Arsenal should unveil a statue of Tony Adams and Bendtner sums up size of challenge
for O'Neill
Arsenal are set to unveil three statues of club heroes outside the Emirates on Friday. I hope
one of them is of Tony Adams. Not because he was once an alcoholic, a braggart and a drink driver
but because he had the courage and the will to conquer his problems.
Clucking bell. Again. Remember that "£8m" investment deal between Port Vale and American
synthetic pitch manufacturers Blue Sky International (BS). You do? Well, apparently that puts you
one-up on Hank Julicher who just happens to be BS's Chief Executive, so really ought to remember,
if the deal ever existed in the first place.
Manchester United chief executive David Gill is to lead an immediate financial review at Old
Trafford as the club's owners, the Glazer family, take steps to assess the ramifications of a
potential £20million shortfall in prize-money following the club's group stage elimination from
the Champions League.
Richard Scudamore want 50 per cent homegrown players in Premier League
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore hopes the ratio of home-grown players in the
top flight can move closer to 50 per cent in the future, but refused to put a timescale on when
that might be achieved.
It was only a tiny step forward, but those that have been campaigning for the return of terraces
in the form of safe standing had a rare reason to be cheerful yesterday with an announcement from
north of the border, that the Scottish Premier League is to trial a pilot that may see the return
of standing at matches in the near future.
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor backs ban and fine for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez
following racism ruling
The 66-year-old claims the Uruguayan's suspension will act as a warning to fellow players, and
that there must have been 'compelling evidence' to warrant such a harsh penalty
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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor backs ban and fine for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez
following racism ruling
The 66-year-old claims the Uruguayan's suspension will act as a warning to fellow players, and
that there must have been 'compelling evidence' to warrant such a harsh penalty
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Foreign players should know about UK stance on racism Taylor
Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor tells BBC Radio 5 live that
education may be needed for overseas players who come to the UK about "what is acceptable on and
off the pitch".
Suarez case is FA's most difficult in modern times Davies
Former Football Association chief executive David Davies tells BBC Breakfast that the FA's
charge of racism against Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is "perhaps the most difficult disciplinary
case the FA has had to deal with in modern times" due to "the language and cultural issues"
surrounding it.
Luisa Suarez case is FA's most difficult David Davies
Former Football Association chief executive David Davies tells BBC Breakfast that the FA's
charge of racism against Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is "perhaps the most difficult disciplinary
case the FA has had to deal with in modern times" due to "the language and cultural issues"
surrounding it.
Gordon Taylor: Luis Suarez racism ban 'is a strong but correct message'
Chief Executive of the PFA Gordon Taylor says he is surprised by the severity of Luis Suarez's
ban but it will deter other players from using racist language.
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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor backs ban and fine for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez
following racism ruling
The 66-year-old claims the Uruguayan's suspension will act as a warning to fellow players, and
that there must have been 'compelling evidence' to warrant such a harsh penalty
View the full story here: Goal
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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor backs ban and fine for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez
following racism ruling
The 66-year-old claims the Uruguayan's suspension will act as a warning to fellow players, and
that there must have been 'compelling evidence' to warrant such a harsh penalty
View the full story here: Goal
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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor backs ban and fine for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez
following racism ruling
The 66-year-old claims the Uruguayan's suspension will act as a warning to fellow players, and
that there must have been 'compelling evidence' to warrant such a harsh penalty
View the full story here: Goal
A news article on 2011-12-21 10:14:00 from: Goal
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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor backs ban and fine for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez
following racism ruling
The 66-year-old claims the Uruguayan's suspension will act as a warning to fellow players, and
that there must have been 'compelling evidence' to warrant such a harsh penalty
View the full story here: Goal
A news article on 2011-12-21 10:14:00 from: Goal
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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor backs ban and fine for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez
following racism ruling
The 66-year-old claims the Uruguayan's suspension will act as a warning to fellow players, and
that there must have been 'compelling evidence' to warrant such a harsh penalty
View the full story here: Goal
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Former Football Association chief executive David Davies tells BBC Breakfast...
The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) chief executive Gordon Taylor has rejected Luis
Suarez's claim of innocence that the term he used against Patrice Evra is not racist in Uruguay as
the fallout following the Liverpool striker's ban continues.
Suarez is alleged to have called Evra 'negrito', claiming it is not offensive in his native
country, but Taylor believes the forward is still in the wrong.
We are only days from the opening of the January transfer window. The rumor mill has already
been spinning out of control over the past few weeks but, of course, as the new year approaches the
links with a Chelsea clearly in need of something special will reach new levels of absurdity.
So, with that being said, why not take the absurdity to new heights ourselves?
