Tony McCoy 4,000: Arsene Wenger and Arsenal players Lukas Podolski and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain send their congratulations
Jockey is a life-long fan of the Gunners
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Your support makes all the difference.After securing his milestone 4,000th victory today in Towcester, Tony McCoy has received praise from a place close to his heart - Arsenal Football Club.
The legendary jockey is a life-long Gunners' supporter, and will be over the moon to hear manager Arsene Wenger's message.
"I would like to pass on my congratulations to AP McCoy for reaching this remarkable milestone. He has been at the top of his sport for a very long time - as long as I have been manager of Arsenal Football Club - and that shows fantastic consistency," Wenger said.
"He has come through a lot of injuries, and has shown great resilience to get to where he is. Everyone at the club is proud to know that AP McCoy is an Arsenal supporter."
The German forward, Lukas Podolski added: "AP is an iron man ... a true champion. Most importantly of all he is a true Gunner."
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, meanwhile, Arsenal's 20-year-old midfielder said: "AP rode his first winner in 1992, a year before I was born ... incredible ... he’s been riding winners ever since."
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