Tag: Josh Kroenke

Richard Garlick with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal confirm replacement for CEO Vinai Venkatesham

Arsenal have confirmed that Richard Garlick will step up to a new role when CEO Vinai Venkatesham leaves the club later this year.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Ivan Toney of Brentford reacts during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Nottingham Forest at Brentford Community Stadium on April 29, 2023. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal to delay striker hunt

Arsenal plans to sign a new striker in summer 2024, eyeing Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic and Brentford's Ivan Toney, amidst stalled contract talks with Jorginho.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Josh Kroenke (R) Director of Arsenal looks on from the stands ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on April 26, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Josh Kroenke responds to brutal Colorado fans’ open letter

Josh Kroenke responds to an open letter from Centennial 38, the official supporters' group for the Colorado Rapids, addressing their concerns and outlining future plans for the club.
COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 03: Fans of the Colorado Rapids react to the game against the Houston Dynamo at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on July 3, 2011 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Bart Young/Getty Images)

Arsenal owner slammed by Colorado Rapids supporter’s group

Colorado Rapids supporters group Centennial 38 releases a candid open letter criticising Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke for his management of the MLS club.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Josh Kroenke (R) Director of Arsenal looks on from the stands ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on April 26, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Josh Kroenke meets with Arteta ahead of summer investment plan

Josh Kroenke was in attendance at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, and he met with Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal match.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: A general view of the Come To See The Arsenal stadium wrap prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

What does Arsenal’s board update mean?

Arsenal board reshuffle sees Stan and Josh Kroenke named Co-Chairs, Tim Lewis as Executive Vice-Chair. Formalisation of existing roles reaffirms family commitment.
Edu Gaspar, Stan Kroenke, Cecil Jee Thomas, Mikel Arteta, Josh Kroenke, and Tim Lewis pose for a photo (via Cecil_Jee on Instagram)

Picture: Arsenal higher-ups snapped meeting up this weekend

Mikel Arteta, Tim Lewis, Edu Gaspar, and Arsenal owners Stan and Josh Kroenke were all pictured meeting up over the weekend, ahead of Arsenal's trip to Dubai.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Los Angeles Rams owner Josh Kroenke celebrates after Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Arsenal wage bill slashed as Kroenke urges Arsenal fans to be excited

Josh Kroenke believes Arsenal fans should get behind his family's vision for the club after the LA Rams won the Super Bowl and their attentions turn to London and the foundations they have in place.
Granit Xhaka celebrates with Emile Smith Rowe after he scores to make it 1-1 during the Pre Season Friendly match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture credit should read: Paul Terry / Sportimage

Stan Kroenke confirms Granit Xhaka contract extension

Granit Xhaka's new Arsenal contract has been confirmed in rather bizarre fashion, through a statement from the owners in a matchday programme.
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Daniel Ek set to make £2bn+ 2nd Arsenal takeover bid

Daniel Ek is ready to make a second takeover bid for Arsenal, after seeing his first offer of £1.8bn knocked back by the Kroenkes.
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke on the sidelines before playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

KSE to help Arsenal fulfil financial commitments to tune of £120m

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment are set to help Arsenal pay back the £120m loan they previously took out from the CCFF later this month.
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Owner Stan Kroenke of the Los Angeles Rams looks on prior to a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Daniel Ek spells out Arsenal vision but says Kroenke’s won’t sell

Daniel Ek says he made a formal offer for Arsenal Football Club this week and explains how the Kroenkes responded to the bid.
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What Stan Kroenke failed to understand about Arsenal fans

If Stan Kroenke was in any doubt how Arsenal fans feel about the club, he was given a big reminder on Friday night as thousands protested but they are still far from understanding things.
Josh Kroenke on the call with the Arsenal fan forum (Photo via Twitter)

Josh Kroenke makes Arsenal Super League pledge

Josh Kroenke has pledged that KSE will cover all outside costs relating to the Super League, rather than leaving the expenses to Arsenal.
Aliko Dangote, president and chief executive officer of Dangote Group, speaks during a panel discussion at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. The New Economy Forum, organized by Bloomberg Media Group, a division of Bloomberg LP, aims to bring together leaders from public and private sectors to find solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Photographer: Justin Chin/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Aliko Dangote Arsenal takeover: What the headlines don’t tell you

Aliko Dangote 'can start talks this summer' and 'Arsenal are open to a sale' claim a number of news outlets but is not what they want you to think it is.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey (C) celebrates after scoring during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on February 14, 2020. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP) (Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta confirms Kroenke injection of ‘big funds’ for Partey

Mikel Arteta confirms Kroenke Sports & Entertainment injected cash into Arsenal for the club to activate Thomas Partey's release clause.
Arsenal's chairman Sir Chips Keswick (L) and chief executive officer Ivan Gazidis attend the UEFA Champions League Group A football match between Paris-Saint-Germain vs Arsenal FC, on September 13, 2016 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE

Arsenal chairman retires and won’t be replaced

Arsenal's chairman, Sir Chips Keswick, has retired from the club as chairman and will not be replaced.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 225: Ready, Steady, Freddie

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew,  Anita, Paul, and Dan review the adios to Unai, statements from Josh, and Freddie's...
Edu and Josh Kroenke

David Ornstein interviews Josh Kroenke about Arsenal’s transfer window

It is widely accepted across football that Arsenal had one of the best transfer windows in the game, so how did that happen?
Nicolas Pepe via Arsenal.com

From Budget FC to Arsenal FC: How one summer changed everything

Arsenal fans went into this transfer window expecting to be depressed even further as Budget FC shopped around Europe looking for Denilson’s clone.
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Arsenal needed a statement this summer – and they made it!

As Arsenal announced Nicolas Pepe and the memes featuring him alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette started to surface, I couldn’t help but think to myself ‘we’ve come a long way since the Banter Years of Nicklas Bendtner, Marouane Chamakh and Carlos Vela'.
Arsenal's US owner Stan Kroenke (C) looks on during the presentation to Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 6, 2018. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP)

Light for Arsenal fans or just an oncoming truck?

As I was writing an article about Josh Kroenke’s open letter to fans, the true incline of Arsenal’s slide really hit me.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 205: Sympathy for the Devil?

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Paul talk pre-season friendlies, the Koscielny situation, Hector Bellerin's hair, and transfer options. Also,...
Edu and Josh Kroenke

Even when a Kroenke speaks, he still says nothing

There’s something to be said about the sons of billionaires who follow their fathers into the family business. Just look at Donald Trump jnr if you don’t know what I mean. If the Kroenkes have an Eric hiding out somewhere, Arsenal could be in even bigger trouble.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 204: Trying to find Reasons To Be Cheerful

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita talk about Koscielny keeping up the captaincy curse, the latest on transfer...
Vinai Venkatesham and Raul Sanllehi via Arsenal FC

Arsenal appoint head of football and managing director in place of departing CEO Gazidis

Arsenal have decided not to appoint a CEO to replace the departing Ivan Gazidis, instead making Raul Sanllehi 'head of football' and Vinai Venkatesham 'managing director'.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Arsenal FC CEO Ivan Gazidis speaks during the Western Sydney Wanderers Gold Star Luncheon at The Westin on July 14, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Ivan Gazidis causing ‘embarrassment’ in Rome & Milan

Ivan Gazidis is causing ‘embarrassment’ in Rome and Milan according to a report from Italy about the Arsenal CEO’s delay in making a decision over his future.
Sven Mislintat, Arsenal's former Head of Recruitment.

Sven Mislintat contacts 56-year-old to take over from Arsene Wenger

Sven Mislintat was reportedly the man at Arsenal who reached out to Liverpool’s Zeljko Buvac, setting off a chain of events that has seen the Bosnian leave Liverpool amid reports of a falling out with Jurgen Klopp.
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger checks his watch during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 1, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK

Josh Kroenke to convince Gazidis, Mislintat and Sanllehi to hire rookie as indecision takes...

Ivan Gazidis, Raul Sanllehi and Sven Mislintat cannot agree on who should succeed Arsene Wenger despite the manager leaving in one week’s time.
DENVER, CO - MAY 28: Josh Kroenke President & Governor of the Colorado Avalanche addresses the media as Patrick Roy is introduced as the new Head Coach/Vice President of Hockey Operations of the Colorado Avalanche during a press conference at the Pepsi Center on May 28, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Josh Kroenke spends just 7 weeks at Arsenal instead of 3 months

Josh Kroenke only spent seven weeks at Arsenal over the winter not the reported three months. Speaking to the media in Denver, the son of...
DENVER, CO - MAY 28: Josh Kroenke President & Governor of the Colorado Avalanche addresses the media as Patrick Roy is introduced as the new Head Coach/Vice President of Hockey Operations of the Colorado Avalanche during a press conference at the Pepsi Center on May 28, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Josh Kroenke made Vice Chairman of KSE UK

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment have named Josh Kroenke as the new Vice Chairman of KSE and KSE UK, as his influence at Arsenal continues to grow.
DENVER, CO - APRIL 22: Josh Kroenke, President and Governor of the Denver Nuggets meets season ticket holders on fan appreciation night prior to facing the Orlando Magic at Pepsi Center on April 22, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Magic 101-74. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Kroenke calls for Arsenal to be ‘honest’ about current situation

Josh Kroenke has called on Arsenal to be ‘honest’ about the situation they currently find themselves in, pushing the club to break a decade-long tradition of claiming everything is just fine.
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger checks his watch during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 1, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK

Arsenal expert named in 4-man committee tasked with finding Wenger replacement

Arsenal stat expert Jaeson Rosenfeld will reportedly four-man sub-committee tasked with finding Arsene Wenger's replacement.

Kroenkes will decide Wenger’s future ‘without emotion’

Stan and Josh Kroenke won't make an emotionally-driven decision on the future of Arsene Wenger, despite the emotive nature of football and its fans.

Well-known bookmaker pays out on Wenger to be sacked

A well-known bookmaker has paid out on all bets for Arsene Wenger to be the next Premier League manager sacked.

Josh Kroenke’s review of Arsenal suggests growing role at club and role in Wenger’s...

Josh Kroenke's recent trip to London to perform a review of Arsenal suggests he'll have a say in whether Arsene Wenger stays or goes after this season, according to reports.

Did Sky Sports just launch Henry bid for Arsenal manager role?

Sky Sports seemed to kickstart Thierry Henry’s bid for Arsenal manager with a not-so-subtle message after Arsenal’s shambles against Manchester City at Wembley.
DENVER, CO - MAY 28: Josh Kroenke President & Governor of the Colorado Avalanche addresses the media as Patrick Roy is introduced as the new Head Coach/Vice President of Hockey Operations of the Colorado Avalanche during a press conference at the Pepsi Center on May 28, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Kroenke makes massive move ahead of Arsenal overhaul

Josh Kroenke has moved to London temporarily to undertake a comprehensive review of all aspects of the club as the board continue to prepare for life after Arsene Wenger.

How Kroenke might have influenced Arsenal’s crazy transfer window

Arsenal's January 2018 transfer window had more in common than the NBA than football - but why?
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Stan Kroenke has made it clear he tolerates under-performing

Is it possible to be both optimistic and pessimistic about the same thing at the same time?