Stan Kroenke's No2 says the American billionaire will be a great influence on Arsenal.
Kroenke was in the news again earlier this month when he took his stake in Arsenal's parent holding company to 29.9%.
If he goes beyond 29.99%, he is legally obliged to launch a formal takeover bid for the club but, despite moving very close to that mark, he has remained silent on his intentions towards the Gunners. Click to continue reading...

Stan Kroenke continues to edge closer to a takeover of Arsenal. He is now at a 29.6% shareholding, just shy of the 29.9% that by city rules would trigger a takeover bid. The Arsenal Supporters' Trust (AST) sent out a press release about the news today, which stated that they were opposed to a takeover by Kroenke (and also mentioned they did not believe one was imminent anyway).

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Colorado Rapids Record (W-L-T): 9-13-8; 29 GF; 34 GA Source Material: Schedule/match reports Overview It seems fitting somehow that I should approach a review of the Colorado Rapids 2007 in the same almost aggressively feckless manner in which that team's front office runs the team - e.g. not reading the match reports, but operating from memory. Click to continue reading...

Without having watched this game beyond the highlights, I can't say much about it (though I can direct your eyes to the thoughts of some people who did: Boston Globe, Rocky Mountain News, FC Rocky, the Denver Post, MLSnet.com...that should do).� From what I saw in the highlights, though (available here), reports that the Rapids [...] Click to continue reading...

"The Rapids are not only competing with other MLS franchises, they're competing in a crowded sports landscape in Denver. A beautiful new stadium isn't enough. The All-Star Game isn't enough. David Beckham visiting Commerce City isn't enough. Winning needs to become part of the equation, even though winning in soccer is not always a sure [...] Click to continue reading...