One of Arsenal's greatest unsung heroes - Martin Keown's tribute to Alex Manninger
Summary
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown shared his memories and tribute to his late teammate Alex Manninger, who passed away recently at a young age. Keown recalled Manninger's strong start at Arsenal in 1997 and how he stepped up impressively when the team's main goalkeeper, David Seaman, was injured.Key Facts
- Alex Manninger joined Arsenal in the summer of 1997, when he was 20 years old.
- He was part of a group of new players signed before Arsene Wenger’s first full season as Arsenal manager.
- Manninger became the first-choice goalkeeper after David Seaman’s injury in January 1998.
- Martin Keown admired Manninger’s dedication and work ethic during training even while Keown was injured.
- Manninger helped the team during important games, including a match against Manchester United when Arsenal won 1-0.
- Keown expressed sadness and shock at Manninger’s recent death and remembered their strong friendship.
- Manninger was considered an important but sometimes overlooked player in Arsenal’s successful late 1990s teams.
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