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Martin Keown

Martin Keown

 

 

In an illustrious footballing career, Martin Keown played 801 First Class matches - including 43 for England - and won the double (FA Cup and Premiership) twice with Arsenal in 1998 and 2002. He was also an influential member of the unbeaten Arsenal team in 2004.

On his retirement in 2005, Martin spent a year in a mentoring role - training and working with Arsenal first team players - and gained valuable experience operating alongside Arsene Wenger.

In 2008 he successfully completed his A Licence coaching course, the culmination of three years’ commitment including a spell as manager of the Oxford University team in 2007/8.

Martin started working in the media in 2007 and is now a much sought-after football analyst on television and radio. He can be seen and heard regularly on BBC Football Focus, Final Score, MOTD2 and 5 Live. He also has a column in the Evening Standard and undertakes a considerable amount of corporate work.

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