[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

there used to be a massive Russian influence at arsenal a few short years ago too, people have short memories

Arsenal have always been a self-funded club though, so not sure what "influence" means. Usmanov tried for years to buy them and do a Roman, but he was always prevented from doing so by the old Arsenal board, who even refused to sell him the club when it was up for sale.