How bad does it have to get?



There was trouble at boardroom level at the end of another afternoon of Arsenal’s ambitions being painfully pulled apart. Sir Chips Keswick felt compelled to consider handing in his resignation as chairman of the club. The struggle to come to terms with the blame directed at the Arsenal board, when he feels unable to be a part of any decision making which now lies solely with the football operations hierarchy, is taking a heavy toll. He doesn’t want to carry the can for the current situation.



Having recently proposed David O’Leary’s candidacy for the board only to be knocked back, he has been uncomfortable watching Arsenal’s struggles without being able to play a meaningful role. Sir Chips, a lifelong fan who considered it a huge honour when he took over as chairman from Peter Hill-Wood and the dynasty that had guided the club for decades, has become a figurehead in name only. With big calls...