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Arsenal sack Under 23 boss and club hero Steve Bould after 30 years of service to the Gunners as part of a restructuring of club coaching staff

Arsenal have sacked Under-23s coach Steve Bould, bringing an end to his 30-year association with the club.

The Gunners' academy manager Per Mertesacker made the decision to sack Bould after a frustrating season for the Under-23s.

Under Bould's guidance Arsenal's second-string came close to being relegated from the top division of Premier League 2 and only secured their safety on the final day of the season.

Arsenal have sacked Under-23s coach Steve Bould following a disappointing season
Under Bould's guidance the Under-23s came close to being relegated from Premier League 2

Bould enjoyed much success with Arsenal as a player between 1988 and 1999, including three league titles, two FA Cups, the League Cup and the European Cup Winners Cup.