Arsenal Director Danny Fizman is dead. 1945 – 2011.

Arsenal  announced with great sadness the passing away of Danny Fizman a former member of the board directors who died on Wednesday at the age of 66.

Danny, who joined the Board of Directors in 1992, was a much loved and respected figure at the Club and will be deeply missed by his many friends and colleagues at Arsenal.

During his time as an Arsenal Director, Danny, a hugely successful businessman whose love of Arsenal was obvious to all, was a leading influence at the Club. He played an integral role in the Club’s move from Highbury to our new stadium, working tirelessly for many years leading the team which created one of the finest sporting arenas in the world.

I am a staunch follower of what goes on at Arsenal FC, on and off the pitch and I know what Danny did for the football club. I (of course) never met him but from my little research I have done on Arsenal FC, I know what Danny meant to the club.

Just early this week it was reported that he had sold his shares of 16.1% to Stan Kroenke, who has now acquired enough shares to trigger a move to bid for the remaining shares in a view to taking over the club.

If Danny was Nigerian people would have said he knew he was going to die, that’s why he agreed to sell his shares. The man was ill and didn’t know nothing.

Danny Fizman was an integral part of Arsenal FC until his death. He will be dearly missed. We (the fans) appreciate everything he did for the club and we pray that God grants his family the fortitude to bear the loss.

Danny, Arsenal Loves and will never forget you. Rest In Peace.