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Arsenal confirm passing of Ken Friar at 92

Arsenal have confirmed the passing of former board member and club secretary Ken Friar, at the age of 92.Photo by Clive Mason/Getty ImagesArsenal confirmed early on Tuesday afternoon that their former…

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Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 1:05 PM

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Arsenal have confirmed the passing of club Life President and former secretary Ken Friar at age 92.
Friar first joined Arsenal in 1945 as an 11-year-old messenger under manager George Allison.
He provided over 70 years of service to Arsenal, notably playing a major role in the Emirates Stadium move.

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Arsenal have confirmed the passing of former board member, club secretary, and Life President Ken Friar OBE at the age of 92. Friar spent over seven decades serving the club in various instrumental capacities.

His association with Arsenal began in 1945 as an 11-year-old messenger under manager George Allison. Across roughly nine decades of involvement, he played a crucial role in club operations, including helping drive the transition to Emirates Stadium, and Arsenal are set to wear black armbands against Lille in his memory.

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