WITH the recent passing of life president Ken Friar, Arsenal team have been in mourning with fans describing Friar as “more than just a former director”
Ken Friar, the legendary life president of Arsenal football club, passed away at the age of 92 on October 13,2026.
He dedicated over 70 years of service to the club, first joining the club in 1945.
Friar became Arsenal’s Club Secretary in 1965 before being appointed Managing Director in 1983.
Before serving as Executive director until 2020, after which he transitioned into Life Presedent.
Friar was described as “a big part of the Arsenal family” by lifelong fan Amber Button.
“The game that they played shortly after his death was announced, they all went out wearing black armbands on, that was a good tribute to him and his memory.”
The club’s feelings for Friar were not just standard and polite; they were immerse, unique and profoundly special.
Dean-Paul Philips emphasised: “the death of a figurehead such as him always comes as a reflection of where the club has been, and where it’s going”
Despite the death of Ken Friar, Arsenal sit top of the Premier League table.
The team have only lost one game so far this season, loosing 1-nil to Liverpool FC.
