By Sami Mokbel
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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'.
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.'
i agree with late fines and wrong kit fine but everything else is a joke
- nlmh , Armagh, United Kingdom, 22/1/2013 02:36
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