American billionaire and Arsenal shareholder, Stan Kroenke, has been appointed to the board at Arsenal. Kroenke who owns 12.38% of the Gooners was once looked upon by the Arsenal board  in a pretty negative manner. In fact it was hin introduction to Arsenal by David Dein that eventually helped lead to Dein stepping away as vice-chairmen. But ever since the Russian Alisher Usmanov has been increasing his holding in Arsenal, the outlook on Kroenke has improved. Looks like this appointment might be to block Usmanov from taking over the club.

[The Times]