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George Graham leaves the Arsenal

As reported on the Arsenal WWW page from practically the moment it happened.

Tuesday 21st feb 95, 14.50 GMT

It has been confirmed by Arsenal that manager George Graham's contract has been terminated. Stewart houston takes over as caretaker manager as of today, and he takes the team into tonight's home match with Nottm Forest with only 4 points separating us from the relegation zone, and with the defence of the Cup-Winners Cup against Auxerre recommencing next week.
This is not just another rumour.

Goodbye George, and thank you

The Arsenal statement

"Arsenal FC have now been informed by the FA Premier League Inquiry of the results of their investigations into alleged irregularities concerning certain transfers and the Board have concluded that Mr Graham did not act in the best interests of the club. The Board have therefore terminated Mr Graham's contract as manager. The chairman said that it was sad that Mr Garaham's distinguished career with Arsenal FC should have to end in this way and he paid tribute to Mr Graham for the success that he had brought to the club over the past eight and a half years. Stewart Houston will assume the responsibilities of manager."

A statement by George Graham

"i have made the welfare of Arsenal my sole objective for the eight and a half years. My track record shows my success. Before that I played for Arsenal for 7 years and so I can demonstrate more than 15 years of total commitment to the club. The allegations are nonsense. I deeply regret that this kangaroo court judgement should have been reached in such a hole-in-the-corner way. my record of loyalty and service demanded better treatment. I believe this matter should be fully investigated by the FA. what is the futue of football if the standards of justice inside the game can be ignored in this way? In view of the action I shall be taking to clear my name and achieve justice, I can make no further comment. "

Starting Prices

Stewart Houston         3-1 fav
Pat Rice                7-2
Liam Brady              4-1
David O'Leary           4-1
Steve Coppell           5-1
David Pleat             6-1
Alan Ball              10-1
Walter Smith           20-1
Ron Atkinson           40-1
Glen Hoddle            40-1
Gerry Francis          50-1
Paula Yates           100-1
Andrew Ridgeley       250-1
Clive Anderson        250-1
Osvaldo Ardiles       300-1
Johann Cruyff         500-1
Groves/Caesar Duo   10000-1

(wot, no Rioch?!!)

The George Graham story

born:
Bargeddie, Fife, 30th November 1944.

Clubs as a player:
Aston Villa, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd, Portsmouth, Crystal Palace.

Playing honours:

With Arsenal:
With Other Clubs:
Scotland Caps:

Clubs as Coach:
Crystal Palace, QPR

Managerial record:

Managerial honours:

After leaving Arsenal GG took a year out of football. He has since joined where he is building a new team around a solid defence. First signing: a centre-back....