Arsene Wenger... by Pat Rice. Former England cricket captain and Kent president Mike Denness is awarded an OBE for services to sport 37 and a half years after his last Test match. "Pat is a true Arsenal legend and has committed almost his whole life to Arsenal Football Club, which shows huge loyalty and devotion," the Frenchman said at the time. 'He had 100 per cent genuine commitment every day and you respect that when you see that from somebody, and he is someone you could go to war with. I have been lucky to have played and worked with so many great individuals, and through hard work I have enjoyed some success along the way. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger paid tribute to former assistant Pat Rice as 'someone you could go to war with' after it was announced the long-serving Gunner has been awarded an MBE. Sheepshanks, who is also honoured for charitable services in Suffolk, was appointed chairman of the Football League in 1997 and has been involved with the Football Association, UEFA and FIFA. Pat Rice says that it is a "shame" Arsene Wenger will bring down the curtain on his 22-year Arsenal career on a sour note following a spate of fan protests. Among those to receive MBEs are two more recent England cricketers, Mark Ramprakash and Robert Croft. Ray Parlour reveals Arsene Wenger once yelled at Arsenal assistant Pat Rice to ‘shut up’ for shouting at Robert Pires – ‘You couldn’t have a go at Robert’ Ray Parlour has explained to talkSPORT why ‘nobody could have a go’ at Arsenal legend Robert Pires during his celebrated spell in north London. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The doors swung open and in came Arsene Wenger and Pat Rice. "I will always be indebted to him for his expert insight. Mr Arsenal: Pat Rice … Ray Parlour reveals Arsene Wenger once yelled at Arsenal assistant Pat Rice to ‘shut up’ for shouting at Robert Pires – ‘You couldn’t have a go at Robert’ EXCLUSIVE By Joe Moore Wenger said: 'I am absolutely delighted because if someone deserves it, it's Pat Rice. David Collier, the chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, welcomed the honours for the trio. 'Mark Ramprakash was among the most supremely gifted batsmen of his generation and can be justifiably proud of being one of an elite band of cricketers who have scored 100 first-class hundreds. Former Great Britain hockey player Tina Cullen receives the same award as does Andrew Thomson for services to bowls and James Gundill for services to horseracing. The comments below have not been moderated. "Pat is a true Arsenal legend and has committed almost his whole life to Arsenal," said Wenger. 7 2 years young today Arsenal Today at 1:00 AM Happy 57th birthday to a true Arsenal legend, Lee Dixon! The long-serving Frenchman has announced that he … Disbelieving Wiggins awarded knighthood to cap stunning year of success but doesn't... Winning the Tour de France and another Olympic gold medal was great, but highlight was jamming with Weller,... 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Rice, 64, made 528 appearances for the Gunners over 14 seasons after joining the youth team, going on to win the league and FA Cup double in 1971 and captaining the side to further FA Cup success in 1979. Champions League final COULD be moved to England! Rice made more than 400 appearances for Arsenal, helping the club win their first league and FA Cup double in 1970-71, while he also won 49 caps for Northern Ireland. Our thoughts are with Pat and his family.". Arsene Wenger is held in such high regard that the governing body of world football could rival clubs for his signature, according to Pat Rice, his assistant of 16 years. I grabbed a bottle of wine and we sat and talked football for an hour. From player to coach: Pat Rice has a rich history with Arsenal. Both men retired this summer after long careers in county cricket, with Croft playing for Glamorgan for 23 seasons and Ramprakash representing Middlesex and Surrey. Pat Rice Arsene Wenger's former No.2 was a one-club man, determined, feisty, driven and a fighter - and he'll need all those qualities now in his battle with cancer Also awarded OBEs are Catherine Caithness, president of the World Curling Federation, and John Sanderson for services to the horseracing industry. We all know Arsene Wenger has the world's most amazing skills. January 28, 2017. He was the manager of Arsenal from 1996 to 2018, where he was the longest-serving and most successful in the club's history. He has unbelievable tekkers. Arsene Wenger's amazing samba skills messed up by Pat Rice. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. This video is tagged with: Arsene Wenger. Published: 00:01 BST, 29 December 2012 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 29 December 2012. Source: Getty Images. You would love to be in the trenches with Pat and those are very difficult qualities to find in modern society.'. 'This honour eclipses anything I have done in my career,' Ramprakash said. 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The same honour goes to Amanda Reddin, the head national coach for British Gymnastics and personal coach to Beth Tweddle, Britain's most successful female gymnast. The Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger, will persist with his coaching staff, believing they have the ability to strengthen his side's porous defence The Arsenal assistant manager, Pat Rice, is … Former Arsenal full-back and assistant manager Pat Rice, who served the Premier League club for 44 years, has been admitted to hospital with cancer. He said: 'The award to Mike Denness is fitting recognition for a long and distinguished career in cricket which has seen him fulfil a variety of key roles. Sheepshanks was pleased to receive his award in a year he helped oversee the opening of St George's Park. Collect, curate and comment on Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. 03:56. 'Of course, it is a wonderful honour to receive personally, but I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for all the special people that I have been privileged to work with along the way, both in the world of football and locally in Suffolk, not least thanks to my wonderful wife and family, whose support is unwavering. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features All out: Mark Ramprakash retired this summer after a long career in cricket. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Team work: Arsene Wenger (left) with Pat Rice at Arsenal, 'I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped me throughout my career, and importantly, a special thank you to all my family, who have always been there for me and supported me throughout my career.'. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Arsenal won seven major honours with Rice as Wenger's assistant from 1996 - three Premier League titles and four FA Cups, including two doubles in 1998 and 2002. Also Appearing: Theo Walcott, Arsene Wenger, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Kieran Gibbs, Shkodran Mustafi. Former St Helens and Great Britain star Paul Sculthorpe is recognised for his rugby league career and charity work while Colin Appleyard and Elizabeth Littler are also awarded MBEs for services to motorcycle sport and ice skating respectively. … The former Gunners full-back stepped down from his role alongside Arsene Wenger last year, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Pat Rice started training at Arsenal at age 14 and would spend all his spare time developing his fitness and football skills. Pat Rice PRice320x.jpg He played with distinction for Arsenal for over a decade, and, after a brief spell away from the club, returned to the coaching staff, eventually becoming assistant manager just as Arsene Wenger arrived to revitalise the ‘Gunners’ in 1996. “When there was a game, Wenger would say: ‘Who’s the ref?’ Pat Rice, [former equipment manager] Paul Johnson, [assistant coach] Boro Primorac … No one wanted it. Arsene Wenger says Pat Rice has told him he wants to continue as the Arsenal manager's number two next season. After a spell with Watford, he joined Arsenal as a youth team coach in 1984 before progressing to further coaching roles and enjoying great success as Wenger's assistant, winning seven trophies. Select from premium Pat Rice of the highest quality. Rice, who was also caretaker manager of the 13-times English champions, joined the club in 1964 before retiring last year from his role as assistant to current boss Arsene Wenger. ARSENE WENGER WILL be “very hurt” at how an iconic 22-year reign at Arsenal has come to an end, claims Gunners legend Pat Rice. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 'Very few cricketers achieve the feat of scoring more than 10,000 first-class runs and taking more than 1,000 first-class wickets as Robert Croft did for Glamorgan during a 23-year career. Arsene Wenger x Pat Rice Name a more iconic duo... Arsenal Today at 2:00 AM Happy birthday, Pat! Jon Sammels memory of Rice as a schoolboy who once requested Sammels autograph, "He [Pat] used to live down the road and his brother, Alf used to have the hairdressers at the bottom of Avenell Road where a lot of the lads used to get their hair cut. 'I feel both humbled and proud,' he said. After defeat to Villarreal in the Europa League, Arsenal are on the brink of missing out on European football for the first time since the 1995-96 season. A club statement read: "We can sadly confirm Pat Rice is in hospital receiving treatment for cancer. Manager of Arsenal FC. 'I feel that I receive this award in recognition of the combined efforts of the fabulous team that I have been fortunate to lead who have designed, built, and now operate St George's Park.'. Rice, 63, played a part in two more doubles and the unbeaten league season of 2003-04 before announcing his retirement at the end of last season 48 years after first joining Arsenal. Denness, who later became an International Cricket Council match referee, was named president of the county for which he played for 14 years last December. Sports honours were dominated by athletes, coaches and administrators involved in the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, but St George's Park chairman David Sheepshanks led the way among other sporting figures, receiving a CBE for services to football. He worked side by side with the boss for many years, and our former assistant manager discusses the boss as a manager - and as a man. His honour is richly deserved.'. The 64-year-old stood down from his role as assistant manager to Arsène Wenger at the end of last season, a position he had held since the Frenchman arrived in … Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger paid tribute to former assistant Pat Rice as 'someone you could go to war with' after it was announced the long-serving Gunner has been awarded an MBE. Arsène Charles Ernest Wenger OBE (born 22 October 1949) is a French former football manager and player.He is currently FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development. As he bid good riddance to another trophyless year, Arsene Wenger began to plot Arsenal's future by preserving links to the past in the shape of assistant manager Pat Rice. Former Wales and Lions wing JJ Williams receives an MBE for services to rugby and charitable services in Wales. He also won 49 caps for Northern Ireland. 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He oversaw the building of the National Football Centre near Burton-upon-Trent, which opened in October, while he was chairman of Ipswich for 13 years from 1995 to 2008. Rice, 64, made 528 appearances for the Gunners and was assistant manager to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger for 16 years before retiring in 2012. Pat Rice: Arsenal confirm former assistant admitted to hospital with cancer The former Gunners full-back stepped down from his role alongside Arsene Wenger last … Find the perfect Pat Rice stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. 'Football and Arsenal have been my life and I have so many fantastic memories during my career. Back then, Bruce Rioch... Ex-Aston Villa star Dalian Atkinson 'went down like a ton of bricks' when he was Tasered moments before PC... Edinson Cavani is edging closer to staying at Manchester United for another season after his Europa League... 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