Arsenal officially apologise to fans over ESL – “We Heard You”

Wow, what a couple of days of mayhem we have had, and the incredible backlash that Arsenal and the rest of the so-called “Big Six” have generated, it appears that the Arsenal Board has quickly backed down and withdrawn from the European Super League plans.

The Gunners have made it clear that they have listened to the fans, and now fully aware that it was a massive mistake to underestimate the anger from football fans all over England.

This is the statement issued by the club yesterday…..

AN OPEN LETTER TO OUR FANS

The last few days have shown us yet again the depth of feeling our supporters around the world have for this great club and the game we love.

We needed no reminding of this but the response from supporters in recent days has given us time for further reflection and deep thought.

It was never our intention to cause such distress, however when the invitation to join the Super League came, while knowing there were no guarantees, we did not want to be left behind to ensure we protected Arsenal and its future. 

As a result of listening to you and the wider football community over recent days we are withdrawing from the proposed Super League. We made a mistake, and we apologise for it.

We know it will take time to restore your faith in what we are trying to achieve here at Arsenal, but let us be clear that the decision to be part of the Super League was driven by our desire to protect Arsenal, the club you love, and to support the game you love through greater solidarity and financial stability.

Stability is essential for the game to prosper and we will continue to strive to bring the security the game needs to move forward.

The system needs to be fixed. We must work together to find solutions which protect the future of the game and harness the extraordinary power football has to get us on the edge of our seats.

Finally, we know this has been hugely unsettling at the end of what has been an incredibly difficult year for us all. 

Our aim is always to make the right decisions for this great football club, to protect it for the future and to take us forward. We didn’t make the right decision here, which we fully accept.

We have heard you.

The Arsenal Board


 

Will the fans be able to forgive and forget as quickly as the Board backtracked?