Notes from the Fans Forum @Arsenal last night.
Vinai: Last season was a disappointment. That was the starting point for the transfer window. We wanted to fill our squad with some of Europe’s most exciting young talent, and let them grow & develop with players from Hale End.
Vinai: We signed 6 players between 21 and 23. All of them are players with plenty of experience and plenty of character. We also renewed contracts for Tierney & ESR. All 8 players have been signed on very long contracts.
Vinai: An exceptionally busy window. 7 first-team players + countless academy players left on loan. We agreed mutually with Willian to terminate his contract. 21 deals in the men's first team - 57 deals in total including women and academy.
Vinai: The deals we did were only possible with the direct financial support of our owners. I mention that to illustrate the commitment our owners have behind the project and what we have coming ahead.
Vinai: The support of our fans has been truly outstanding. Arsenal fans have a history of getting behind young players, and we’ve really seen that. The atmosphere at the NLD was fantastic. It's hugely valued and hugely appreciated.
Vinai: Jonas E. has had a fabulous start. We’ve invested significantly in the team. We’ve hosted a women's game at the Emirates, and we’re looking at more options this season. I would like to ask you all to help us get as many people as possible to go to the NLD at Boreham Wood.
Vinai: I want to clarify there have not been any discussions at all about PL games moving abroad. There has been some work done on if it could be possible to expand the preseason program overseas. If it ever came to be discussed we would bring those discussions to this forum.
Vinai: Arsenal are back in the European Club Association and I have been appointed back onto the board, and also on the joint venture between UEFA and ECA.
We’re still under Covid restrictions at the training ground and on matchdays.
Vinai: We’re trying to support local businesses like the piece with the Tollington along with Rob Holding, Per Mertesacker & Amy Lawrence. We also did a piece with Auto Parts & Aubameyang. We’re trying to encourage people to use those local businesses. There are a few more coming
Vinai: We’ve launched My Arsenal Reward, we’re working on safe standing, and we’re aware of some of the operational issues we’ve had and we’re working on them.
We are withdrawing from the Super League, and we’re working through the legal process.
Vinai: The vast majority of the players are vaccinated. We’re doing everything we can to encourage our players to be vaccinated. We can’t and we won’t and we’re not able to force any employee to get vaccinated. Our vaccination rate is not 100% but it’s pretty good.
Tom McCann: The ‘buy one beer – get one free’ will continue a little bit longer. It’s been really effective in getting fans in. We’ve had double the number of fans in early. We’ll work on something similar for the young fans and those who don’t drink beer.
Mark Gonnella about the Amazon filming:
It’s going very well. The production team are amazing. We’ll have oversight of the final edit before broadcast. So we are able to make sure the club and anybody involved are protected. Will go live next autumn.
Peter Silverstone about the partnership with Socios: It’s been very successful. Further fan tokens will be available soon.
(a personal note: I know this issue divides opinions, but here I told them that I’m getting worried about the partnerships Arsenal are engaging in)
Other things were also discussed, and you can see updates from some of the other members too.
The next meeting will be in early February.
#AFC #Arsenal

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15 Dec 20
A few points from the Fans Forum at Arsenal tonight.
Vinai: The transfer window wasn’t like a normal TW. Dramatic COVID impact. Outgoing was difficult leaving too many players and a difficult decision. #AFC
Vinai: Despite all the stories, it was a technical decision from Arteta & his technical staff to leave out Papa & Ozil. + Saliba from EL. Purely on sporting criteria.
Vinai: We made another significant investment, following on from significant investments over the last two summers. To get this club back to competing where we want to be.
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