David Dein At Arsenal

At Arsenal, he was responsible for football matters taking an active role in the transfer of players; and contract negotiations where he was able to use his extensive network of football contacts. David Dein was behind the appointment of the then little known Arsene Wenger to the manager’s job in 1996; under Wenger, Arsenal have won the FA Premier League three times and the FA Cup four times, and Dein strongly backed him and his transfer wishes throughout.

David Dein Arsenal Wins

• The League x 5
• FA Cup x 5
• UEFA Cup Winners Cup
• The League Cup x 2
• Community Shield x 5

Total of 18 trophies!

Additionally the Club now has the finest training facilities and the most magnificent stadium ‘The Emirates’. David Dein was one of the main architects in the creation of the Premier League in 1992; and has been at the forefront of many of the important changes in football, including the introduction of Goal Line Tech.

FA Calling

In 1986 David Dein was voted onto the board of the Football League Management Committee; and achieved a place on the FA Council. He was also a major force in the inception of the FA Premier League in 1992. David rose to the position of vice-chairman of the FA in 2000; a post he held until 2004 when it was scrapped after restructuring. He was re-elected to the FA Board as a FA Premier League rep.

Dein also helped obtain Arsenal’s entry into the G14 group of major Euro football clubs in 2002; and became chairman of the G14 in October 2006. A keen promoter of women’s football, David was also President of the Arsenal Ladies Football Team; which has consistently been the best in the land.