Plaudits for longest-serving Gunners boss Wenger

FORMER Arsenal chief executive David Dein, director Ken Friar, legendary Gunners striker Thierry Henry and Hull manager Phil Brown were among those to pay tribute to Arsene Wenger yesterday.

The Frenchman, who has managed Arsenal since 1996, became Arsenal’s longest-serving manager yesterday when he surpassed George Allison’s 4,748-day record set 60 years ago.

Dein, who played a central role in Wenger’s appointment, yesterday paid tribute to the man who has lead Arsenal to three league and four FA Cup triumphs during his hugely successful spell in north London.