Arsenal have announced the death of director Danny Fiszman at the age of 66 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Hill-Wood pays tribute to Fiszman
Arsenal have announced the death of director Danny Fiszman at the age of 66 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Fiszman had been on the Gunners board since 1992 and played an integral role in the club moving from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium, working tirelessly to create one of the country's finest sporting arenas.
Chairman Peter Hill-Wood told the club's official website: "Danny Fiszman was a visionary Director, a gentleman and a true Arsenal fan.
"We are all deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend Danny. His voice, wisdom and presence around the football club he so dearly loved will be sorely missed.
"Arsenal Football Club will forever be indebted to Danny for his invaluable foresight and contribution during the move from Highbury to our new stadium.
"Our thoughts at this time are with Danny's wife Sally, family and friends. We have lost a much loved husband, father, grandfather and friend."
