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Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has admitted he wanted to bring Sir Alex Ferguson to Highbury before the Gunners opted for George Graham.

Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva has left football fans baffled after uploading a snap alongside his fellow ‘Invincibles’ and Geoff Shreeves.The legendary Arsenal and Brazil defensive-midfielder was joined by Sol Campbell, Martin Keown and Patrick Vieira, along with former manager Arsene Wenger and ex-Gunners co-owner David Dein in a photo uploaded to his Instagram. The six all played a part in the club’s famous unbeaten Premier League season in 2003/04.Somewhat out of place and joining them was Sky Sports reporter Shreeves.

Arsene Wenger was owed a "duty of care" at Arsenal and should have been handed a role at the club, says David Dein. Wenger, 72, is the Gunners' most decorated manager having claimed three Premier League crowns and seven FA Cups during his 22-year stint in north London. But despite his glittering success, the Frenchman's final 12 months were blemished by fan protests and a decrease in form - Arsenal's last top-flight title still remains the 'invincibles' 2003/04 campaign.Leaving the club to a mixed reception in 2018, Wenger is now serving as FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development and it's his formidable football knowledge that former Arsenal co-owner David Dein believes is missing from the day-to-day dealings at London Colney.READ MORE: Arsenal must now go for broke in quest for Champions League, silverware and more"He [Wenger] was a miracle worker, and they just let him go," Dein told the Mail.

Manchester United icon Sir Alex Ferguson to 'f*** off' in a row over Wayne Rooney's selection in England's 2006 World Cup squad despite him being injured. Rooney was famously picked by the Swedish boss despite fracturing a metatarsal bone in his right foot against Chelsea two months before the tournament, to the fury of his club manager.David Dein, a former vice-chairman of the Football Association and known for his long association with Arsenal, played a part in Eriksson getting the England job - and only once recalls seeing him angry. READ MORE: Legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson used 'strange' tactic whenever Man Utd played Arsenal Dein explained how the only time he saw Eriksson annoyed was during a phone conversation with Ferguson, giving his side of the story in his new book Calling the Shots: How to Win in Football and Life. He recalls: "Fergie was furious that Wayne Rooney was going to play at the World Cup, with England gambling on his recovery from a broken metatarsal."'You’re finished,' he screamed.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger acted out a William Shakespeare play when meeting former Gunners chief David Dein for the first time.Dein was vice-chairman at Arsenal for almost 25 years and was the instigator behind the appointment of Wenger in 1996.The Frenchman went on to become the club's most successful manager, recording three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups whilst in charge at the north London club.But it's a good job first impressions didn't matter on this occasion with Wenger choosing to perform a one-man production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream when meeting Dein for the first time.Although the Gunners were flying high at the top of the table in 1989, Dein was intrigued by the Frenchman's tactics at Ligue

Arsene Wenger has revealed that his biggest regret is letting Nicolas Anelka leave Arsenal despite the array of superstars who left the Gunners arguably prematurely during his reign.The former boss was speaking to a packed room at an event premiering Arsene Wenger: Invincible when he asked about what he rued the most from his time in north London.The 72-year-old Frenchman saw a huge 389 players leave during his career at Arsenal.And during his 22 years some quality players left the club, including Thierry Henry, Robin van Persie, and Cesc Fabregas.But it was the Frenchman’s departure who Wenger said he regretted the most.Speaking alongside former Arsenal co-owner and vice-chairman David Dein, he said: “Yes, we used the Arsene Wenger card

Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein have revealed how they let the two greatest footballers of all time slip through their grasp.Dein and Wenger were eager to bring both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to Highbury as teenagers, having tracked their progress at Sporting Lisbon and Barcelona respectively.The period in question was around 2002-2003 before Ronaldo’s move to Manchester United and Cesc Fabregas’ arrival at Arsenal, when the Gunners regularly competed for the Premier League title.And the two Arsenal legends, who were speaking at an event for the Twinning Project on Monday night at the London Palladium, explained exactly how the Gunners missed out on two prospects who went on to win 11 Ballon d’Ors between them.Wenger said: “Messi

Former Arsenal forward Charlie Nicholas thinks the Gunners should re-employ Arsene Wenger - and thinks his experience would be invaluable in helping Mikel Arteta.

Dutch agent Rob Jansen has revealed how former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein sealed a £36million deal to sell Marc Overmars to Barcelona – by giving the Catalan club Emmanuel Petit for free.

Arsenal reportedly opted against signing Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano on loan back in 2006 due to concerns over who held the player registrations.