David Dein - Departure From Arsenal

Departure From Arsenal

David Dein’s departure from Arsenal was met with a strong reaction from key figures at the club.

Arsene Wenger described David Dein’s departure “as a sad day for the club”. Following his departure, Wenger was believed to have asked Dein whether he wished him to resign from the post of manager in support for his friend. Dein told Wenger that he should not leave Arsenal as the club would suffer greatly from his loss as manager if he decided to leave.

Arsene Wenger stated "It is a huge disappointment because we worked very closely together, David has contributed highly to the success of the club in the last 10 years and even before that as well. Red and white are the colours of his heart."

Arsene Wenger also stated “David Dein is needed in football because this guy has revolutionised this club (Arsenal) and also English football. He is top quality."

Former Arsenal hero, Ian Wright described David Dein’s departure as follows:

"I know the players aren't happy. I know Thierry Henry's not happy. We're talking about a man who goes into the dressing room after every single game, shakes every player by the hand and who knows all the youth team players."

"I know this for a fact that the manager and the players are 100 per cent behind David Dein and I can see real repercussions coming off the back of this."

Thierry Henry claimed that David Dein's departure as vice-chairman had dismayed him and left him in no doubt that it was time to move on.