Posted by Former Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has died at the age of 82.
He became chairman in 1982 and presided over the appointments of George Graham and Arsene Wenger as managers and they won five league titles, five FA Cups, the League Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup between them.
Ill health forced Hill-Wood to step down from the position in June 2013.
Arsenal say he was also "instrumental" in the successful move from Highbury to Emirates Stadium in 2006.
He is survived by his wife Sally and three children Sarah, Julian and Charles.
Hill-Wood joined the Arsenal board in August 1962 and became chairman following the death of his father Denis.
With Graham as manager, between 1986 and 1995, Hill-Wood saw the Gunners win two league titles, the FA Cup, League Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup.
That was followed by success under Arsene Wenger, who was appointed in 1996, when Arsenal claimed three Premier League titles and four FA Cups. The Premier League title win in 2003/04 came on the back of an unprecedented unbeaten season for the Gunners.
Hill-Wood was succeeded by Sir Chips Keswick five years ago.
Announcing his death on Friday, Arsenal said:
Arsenal will wear black armbands for their trip to Liverpool on Saturday. Their next home game is on New Year's Day against Fulham, where a minute's silence will be held and black armbands will again be worn.
May his soul R.I.P.
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Ill health forced Hill-Wood to step down from the position in June 2013.
Arsenal say he was also "instrumental" in the successful move from Highbury to Emirates Stadium in 2006.
He is survived by his wife Sally and three children Sarah, Julian and Charles.
Hill-Wood joined the Arsenal board in August 1962 and became chairman following the death of his father Denis.
With Graham as manager, between 1986 and 1995, Hill-Wood saw the Gunners win two league titles, the FA Cup, League Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup.
That was followed by success under Arsene Wenger, who was appointed in 1996, when Arsenal claimed three Premier League titles and four FA Cups. The Premier League title win in 2003/04 came on the back of an unprecedented unbeaten season for the Gunners.
Hill-Wood was succeeded by Sir Chips Keswick five years ago.
Announcing his death on Friday, Arsenal said:
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of former chairman Peter Hill-Wood.As we celebrate the unique achievement of 100 consecutive years in the top flight this season, the Hill-Wood family were at the helm for the lion's share of this special century, a testament to their tenacity and judgment in ensuring we have remained a significant force in English football for so long.Peter and his family's influence on the club cannot be understated, but at this most difficult time for his family and friends, it is Peter the man who we remember with great fondness. Our thoughts are with his wife Sally and his children Sarah, Julian and Charles.
Tributes poured in from Arsenal former players.
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Tributes poured in from players, including former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas |
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Thierry Henry posted this picture and said he has 'many fond memories of him from Arsenal' |
Thierry Henry posted the above image of Hill-Wood to Instagram, with the caption:
Very sad to hear the passing of Peter Hill-Wood today. Many fond memories of him from my time at Arsenal, and I wish his family and friends great strength over this difficult time.
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Lee Dixon, a star of Arsenal's defence in the 1990s, also showed his respect to Hill-Wood |
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Arsenal fans, including Piers Morgan, paid tribute to Hill-Wood |
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Arsenal's rivals Tottenham Hotspur sent their tribute |
May his soul R.I.P.
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| Article Name | Arsenal Ex- Chairman Peter Hill-Wood Dies Aged 82 |
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| Published On | 12/28/2018 |
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