Arsenal hit by security lapse as Wenger's rules are leaked

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Another fine mess! Arsenal hit by security lapse as Wenger's rules are leaked

By SAMI MOKBEL

PUBLISHED: 22:30, 21 January 2013 | UPDATED: 22:30, 21 January 2013

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Arsenal will not review their security procedures despite the club's internal fines system being plastered over the internet.

A document, printed on Arsenal headed paper, detailing a list of rules for Arsene Wenger's players and the cash penalty for breaking those specific laws has gone viral on the internet after a fan, who is understood to be an acquaintance of the Gunners' doctor Gary O'Driscoll, took a photo of the fines sheet during a tour of the training ground before posting it on a file-sharing website.

The supporter believed only his friends and himself would be privy to the picture. O'Driscoll and the supporter are said to be distraught the document has circulated so rapidly.

Where's my money? Arsene Wenger's players have strict rules to abide by at Arsenal's training ground

You haven't paid! Per Mertesacker has been charged with getting the fines from his team-mates

Arsenal are understandably disappointed the file has been made public but feel the situation is merely a result of unforeseen circumstances and will not open an internal review of their security measures.

The fines included are £1,000 for players not turning up for matches they are not involved in, £500 for arriving late for travel or training, £250 for not turning up on time to a team meeting or meal and £100 for taking a newspaper, laptop or phone into the medical area or dressing room.

The Gunners boss even lays down the law over the clothing worn by his players, with £100 docked for items deemed inappropriate.

Here is the full list, by order of a 'Mr A. Wenger'.

OFFENCE

FINE

Non attendance of unused players at Home matches without permission of manager

£1000

Late for training

< 15 mins £250, > 15 mins £500

Late for treatment/massage

< 15 mins £250, > 15 mins £500

Late for travel

£500

Late for match day meetings / meals

£250

Wrong kit on match days

£100

Inappropriate clothing outside of the dressing room

£100

Outdoor shoes in the dressing room

£100

Newspapers, laptops and phones in the medical room

£100

Newspapers in dressing room

£100

Non production of urine sample for two consecutive weeks

£200

Phone calls in the building (texting allowed)

£500

No participating in commercial activities (including Club Day)

£500

German defender Per Mertesacker is Wenger's debt collector, responsible for rounding up the cash among his team-mates, with fines doubled if they are not settled in seven days.

Meanwhile, Theo Walcott has revealed that his long-running contract saga put his family through turmoil.

The England star ended speculation over his future last week by penning a new three-and-a-half-year deal worth £90,000 per week.

But it looked for a time that Walcott was on his way out of the Emirates Stadium as talks hit the skids. And the 23-year-old has revealed the uncertainty over his future took its toll.

Behind the scenes: A fan was given a tour of the training complex, apparently by the club doctor

He said: 'It hasn't always shown on and off the pitch but deep down it has been tough, not just for me but for my family, my partner. They were all getting hit with it every day. I'm so pleased it's over.

'I can deal with the speculation but it's my family and friends who thought I might not be able to cope. But I've dealt with it and I think that shows I've matured as a man.'

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[termninja 5,290]

What's anything around 500£ for players earning more then 30k per week?

[didierforever 7,349]

what the fuckk... this cant be true...

[Spike 12,049]

What's anything around 500£ for players earning more then 30k per week?

I imagine for a guy like me (a lazy git) I'd be getting three or four of those fines a day. I'd be on 30k but in reality it would all be fined down to about 2k...

[bushman 2,043]

The point is not how much is the fine, certainly the players can afford to pay but Wenger treats them like small children.

The longer Wenger stays at Arsenal, the better for other teams.

Wenger loves to shop at second hand stores for footballers, Giroud, is one example.

The way things are being dealt with at Arsenal by Wenger the oaf are laughable.

[gary gordon 1,777]

Outdoor shoes in the dressing room? Wtf are outdoor shoes? Aren't most shoes worn outdoors?

[bushman 2,043]

Perhaps, Wenger wants the players to wear mufflers too ?

[Fulham Broadway 16,410]

Miss two weeks urine sample and get fined £200 ?

Joke, thats a small price to pay to carry on partying with the old bolivian marching powder, seeing as its gone mostly in 48 hours and completely after 8 days. No wonder old Mutu is the footballers drug of choice

[Manuf 1,448]

looks like they could use Benayoun once again

[DJames 729]

Interesting!! They can definitely afford it but the level of restrictions are amazing.

Newspapers in dressing room

£100

Phone calls in the building (texting allowed)

£500

Really?? I would die if this was my workplace rules

[bushman 2,043]

Their diet is basically boiled vegetables, fish and rice. No fat, no sugar. You notice when you live there that there are no fat people.
Arsene Wenger

Live, Fish, Fat

Some are wrong because they are not strong enough to fight temptation and some some are wrong because they do not know.
Arsene Wenger

Strong, Fight, Enough

As a coach you can influence the diet of your players. You can point out what is wrong.
Arsene Wenger

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/a/arsene_wenger.html#yCTTillqY34chpcA.99

What can one say here ?

The days of Arsenal being the club where young players wanted to play for are long gone.

These days, Wenger is seen shopping for footballers at discount stores.

Out with the old, in with the young is needed at Arsenal.