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@Barbara Fan, thanks for your questions.
10. Who are your fav Arsenal players thro the years? @Barbara Fan
Every era produces one of my favourite players. When the manager was Bertie Mee and my favourite player was Charlie George. I went to a charity function at Arsenal once and I met him. I called him Mr George and he said "no mate, call me Charlie" and shook me warmly by the hand.
In the Terry Neil era my favourite player was probably Kenny Sansom because again I met him. It was at another Arsenal function and I was washing my hands in the gentlemen's facilities and Kenny Sansom walked up to the adjacent sink to wash his hands too. I wanted to say something but I thought he wouldn't appreciate being bothered in the men's toilets. However, stuck up a conversation with me and we spent a few minutes chatting about what a special club Arsenal was. He is a genuinely lovely, warm and friendly guy as well as one of Arsenal's greatest defenders.
Under Don Howe my favourite player was David O'Leary. Not as beloved by fans as the legendary Arsenal back four under George Graham but one of Arsenal's most consistent and long serving defenders.
In the George Graham era my favourite player has to be Ian Wright. Although at times I felt he could be a selfish player, I think that's what makes many goal scorers great. Such a committed and talented player to watch.
In the Bruce Rioch era my favourite player was Denis Bergkamp (I put him in this era so I can chose some else for the Wenger years). Probably the most gifted player I ever saw in an Arsenal shirt. His movement both on and off the ball was second to none and in contrast to Ian Wright was totally selfless and would pass on a goal scoring opportunity if he felt passing the ball to someone else gave them a better chance of scoring.
For the Wenger era my favourite player was Thierry Henry. I don't really need to explain why, he was just the most incredible and brilliant player. Patrick Viera comes a close second.
Of the current team, I really like Hector Bellerin. He's sometimes inconsistent but when he's on form there are few defenders as good as him.
If I had to chose just one player, it would probably be Thierry Henry.
11. Who would be in your dream team 11? @Barbara Fan
Not necessarily my favourite player but would be a brilliant team if they played together when in their prime:
Pat Jennings (goal) Tony Adams, Martin Keown, Lee Dixon, Nigel Winterburn (defence), Patrick Viera, Liam Brady, Robert Pires, Cesc Fabregas (midfield), Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry (strikers)
12. Whats the best Arsenal game you have ever watched? @Barbara Fan
Arsenal beating Liverpool 0-2 at Anfield in May 1989 to win the league on most goals scored. Not necessarily the highest quality football match but the tension, the excitement and the drama of Micheal Thomas's late goal to win for Arsenal was like nothing I've experienced watching a match (I watched on TV, not at Anfield). Probably the only time I cried with joy at the end of a match.
13. Do you miss Arsene Wenger? (I do, such a lovely man) and do you think they will go onto great things with Arteta? @Barbara Fan
There are few public figures that I love (yes, genuinely love) more than Arsene Wenger. If it was up to me he would still be manager and although I admire Arteta, even with more money available to spend on players than Mr Wenger ever had, he's not been able to finish higher in the league than Mr Wenger did in his worst season. I miss Mr Wenger enormously but once the decision was made to sack him, I'm 100% behind Arteta and I think he will take the club forward. I find it hard to see how we can finish above teams like Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City but he is developing a good team and we have a chance.
Who are your fav English players past and present (Not Arsenal players)
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Whats the best English game you have watched?
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14. You are also a marathon runner, whats the best time you have completed one in? @Barbara Fan
My first marathon was in 2020 and I finished agonisingly outside my target of being under 4 hours and finished in 4 hours and 1 minute. Every subsequent marathon I've run I'm tried to achieve a sub 4 hour finish but never could. Now I'm older I know I never will but I had great times trying.
15. Do you go to a gym and work out? @Barbara Fan
Yes, I 'm a regular at the gym, I go several times every week. I was there this morning. Because I don't run as much as I used to I compensate with regular gym visits. I mostly do cardiovascular work and rarely use weights while there.
16. Do you run for any particular charity? @Barbara Fan
Every marathon I ran I used to alternate between raising money for the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. I support the BHF because my dad died of heart disease when he was in his mid 40s and I lost my sister to cancer when she was a similar age. I now mostly support Cardiomyopathy UK as I prefer how they spend money with more going to the cause rather on overheads.
17. Do you have any favourite Atheltics sports - ie 100m,. 400, 800, 1500, 10000 m or javelin, long jump etc? @Barbara Fan
To watch, the 100m and it was my best event at school. However, in the 1980s I loved watched the rivalry between Steve Ovett (my favourite) and Sebastian Coe over 800 and 1500 metres.
18. Do you have any fav athletes or one who inspired you to run? @Barbara Fan
When I first started running seriously my favourite marathon runner was Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia. He ran in the second London Marathon I did so I like to say competed in the same race as him. He finish at about the time I was reaching the midway point.