Arsene Wenger has recalled the hilarious story of Kolo Toure’s first trial at Arsenal, which saw him two-foot Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and the manager himself. Toure, who turned 40 on Friday, racked up 326 appearances in his successful seven-year spell with the Gunners and played a key part in their 2003/04 Invincibles campaign. Nevertheless, it was a miracle that he even had the chance to go on and become an Arsenal legend after his calamitous first trial at the club in 2002. Upon arrival in north London, the Ivorian defender was told not to produce any heavy tackles on Wenger’s star-studded squad, who were in with a chance of winning the Premier League title that season. Arsene...
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