Keith Edelman (born June 1950) is an English businessman. He was managing director of Arsenal Football Club between 2000 and 2008. (wikipedia)
Before we strike any deal, we discuss it with our partners. This was the situation here as well. This is the only tourism deal we intend to do.
The tax bill is slightly larger than one would expect it to be because we have had employee benefit trusts and there was a decision in the House of Lords we've provided for. We're just being cautious.
Our funding currently is project finance which is only 12 years and we are building an asset which will last 55, 75 or possibly even 100 years and we would like to match that tenure.
We expect to sell out all of our seats and we expect the stadium to be full for every game -- possibly excepting Carling (League) Cup games.
This is the only tourism deal we intend to do.
If he believes he can find someone who would strengthen the squad the board would support him in spending money.
