Friday, 14th June, 2013
English Premier League giants Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of Sir Chips Keswick as their new chairman.
Keswick succeeds former Gunners chairman Peter Hill-Wood, who stood down from the board for health reasons. He had served as the chairman of the club since 1982, and has been recovering following a heart attack last year.
“Firstly, I am sad to see Peter standing down due to his health and we all hope he continues well in his recovery”, Keswick, 73, told the Gunners’ official site.
“The Hill-Wood family has made an extraordinary contribution to Arsenal over many decades. They have been central to the club’s many achievements during this time.”
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Hill-Wood’s grandfather, Sir Samuel, and father, Denis, were Arsenal’s previous chairmen in a period stretching back to 1927.
The new chairman is now looking forward to guiding the club to further glory, and has explained that he is honoured to take on the new role.
“I am greatly honoured to have been appointed chairman of Arsenal Football Club. This is one of the great clubs in the game, recognised and loved by millions.
“I am looking forward to leading the club to future success.”
The North London giants were founded in 1886, and have won 13 English league titles, and ten FA Cups, over the years.
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