Arsenal chief upbeat about future

Published : 03 Mar 2010 00:20:06

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has said he is upbeat about the future of English football, despite the recent travails of some clubs.The former deputy commissioner of Major League Soccer in the US took the helm at the Emirates in November 2008. "I am optimistic," he said. "This is an industry with extraordinary potential for growth, even in the current economic environment." But he did concede that there were certain issues that needed addressing. "I don't think football is in crisis.... read more