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Hill-Wood's about-turn on Kroenke
15.05.08
Stanley Kroenke may soon get a seat on the Arsenal board after a change of heart by Peter Hill-Wood.
Arsenal's chairman insisted 12 months ago he "didn't want his sort" in English football.
Now, it seems, Kroenke - who has a 12 per-cent stake in the club - is seen as a far more attractive option than Alisher Usmanov. The Russian billionaire is stalking the club having already accumulated a near 25 per cent blocking vote.
Hill-Wood said: "Contrary to what I said before, I now believe he [Kroenke] may have a vital contribution to make to the future of this club.
"I'm not denying I said what I said, but I made those observations before meeting Stan. I have now got to know him and I have changed my opinions.
"Before I met him I didn't think he was the right person to take control of Arsenal. Now I know him as a man who is very much steeped in sport. He's a sports man.
"He has a major link with the club through the broadband rights and there is every reason to expect we shall discuss further how his involvement can be extended."
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