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Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick retires after 15 years at Emirates Stadium

Sir Chips Keswick has retired from his position as Arsenal chairman.

The 80-year-old – full name Sir John Chippendale Lindley Keswick - had held the position for seven years, having been on the Arsenal board since 2005.

The Gunners’ board going forward will be composed of Stan Kroenke, Josh Kroenke, Lord Philip Harris and Ken Friar.

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Keswick said: “It has been an honour to be the chairman of this great football club. Arsenal has always held a special place in my life and that will remain the case in the future.

“I made my plan to retire at the end of this season clear to the board, before the global health crisis we are now experiencing.