Former Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has died at the age of 82
Peter Hill-Wood joined the Arsenal board in 1962 and served as chairman from 1982-2013.
Hill-Wood’s time at the helm included the club’s title-winning eras of managers George Graham and Arsene Wenger.
In their statement announcing his death, Arsenal said: ‘As we celebrate the unique achievement of 100 consecutive years in the top flight this season, the Hill-Wood family were at the helm for the lion’s share of this special century, a testament to their tenacity and judgment in ensuring we have remained a significant force in English football for so long.
‘Peter and his family’s influence on the club cannot be understated, but at this most difficult time for his family and friends, it is Peter the man who we remember with great fondness. Our thoughts are with his wife Sally and his children Sarah, Julian and Charles.’
Among his most significant decisions as Chairman of the Gunners was the appointment of Arsene Wenger as manager in 1996 – a controversial choice at the time, however the Frenchman went on to be one of the Premier League’s most successful coaches.
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