Wenger Out protest thread

[mzk90]

Bit of a long one this - Sorry Mods.

Attended the March and for me in the main it went well, as Sean has said we were mostly on the right side of the front of the march - It started off slowly but definitely built very quickly as more & more Gooners began to arrive.

All kinds of Banners were attaached to the safety fences in front of the scaffolding outside the entrance to the Marble Halls. After some photographs and a few interviews (Not me I hasten to add ) with various journo's - a few chants then the police on horses arrived to see us 'safely along the round (sic)'.

And so we set off, being at the front it was difficult to judge numbers - but the volume was good (I did a lot of CND & Green Peace Marches back in the day and so it felt & sounded like a crowd of about 250 - 350) the pace of the march eventually settled into a rhythm, occasionally pausing to allow Journo's and others to take pictures (proper). Most of those along the route on either side of the road were either filming with their mobiles or clapping & smiling. A few joining in which was good to see.

The only incidents I was aware of that weren't welcome was as we approached Arsenal Station some ginger day walker ***** started giving it large about Lincoln and how we were 'spoiling their day' - Yes, the mind boggles - especially as I saw more than a few in Lincoln shirts and scarves clapping & taking pictures - they understood. Then as we arrived outside the station the march paused again as more pictures & filming went on, it was then that these 5 utter wankerrs started shouting 'we ant wenger in' and made the usual gestures towards the march - now 5 vs 250+ how foolish is that Some of the young gooners who'd obviously been drinking rushed towards them and I thought it would kiick off, one of the horse plod moved towards the march...but thankfully a few of the Older more experienced Gooners stepped in and calmed the yung uns down..and the - the 5 wankers ran off ( I was later told that apparently they wer scum fans who had been 'done over' last week by some Boreham wood gooners!) .
Anyway onward we went, at this point everyone on the kerbsides were filming and/or applauding I didn't hear or see not One Single Descentor, as we entered the covered area of the North bridge - Everyone really Lifted their voices the Volume was "Unbelievable"..Those on their way to the game ahead of the march on the stairwells..all looked around as if a herd ( ) of stallions had suddenly come round the corner - they either sped to the side or up the stairs...even the stewards at the top of the stairs with mega-phones looked at one another - I think the Volume took them by surprise also.

Again as we went over the bridge the crowd ahead parted like the Red Sea - I only saw people either clapping or taking pictures...Two of the five wankers from earlier wershouting someting - couldn't hear them above the Gooners Chanting..again some of the younger lads went towards them but were calmed down by the older Gooners ( I say Well Done again! :high5 ).

We got to the Diamond Club/Board Members Entrance and made a large horseshoe shape - all the big banners at the front - everyone else holding either smaller banners or the excellent A4 ones (10 to 2 Tick- Tock Times Up) that Jumpers and his son had kindly done and handed out before the march set off.

The camera people/Journo's did a load of shots, then the chanting started proper...When they (the club) realised this was our destination - the number of security people quadrupled in the blink of an eye...

It was interesting in that most people walking around the crowd - either applauded or simply said nothing..Two Very Ugly women went past 'snarling and shouting' at Me & Sean saying 'You're a Disgrace - You're Not Arsenal' - - whatever!

Then one of those sweet moments happened (for me) when those diners in the diamond club sat next to window were suddenly rocked by the volume of the chanting :

No New Contract
Arsene Wenger It's Never your Fault
Red Armey
We Love You Arsenal....
We're Not Stopping Till You've Gone...

Then a chant from the past surfaced "Choke On Your Caviar" - The look of horror on those diners faces was one to behold - Particularly this one woman - mutton dressed as lamb type and dripping in gold, you know the kind who always looks like she's got a ripe turd under her nose - the kind who looks at everyone with utter dis-taste....we most definitely spoiled her meal! People from other parts of the restaurant were coming over to look...then 3 young people took out some A4 "Kroenke Out - Wenger Out - Gazidis Out" sheets and stuck them on the dining room windows - Applause all round, till this maitre de type came over and took them down...when she went away - they put another one up - again it was roundly applauded till it too was removed.

The club by that time had got one of their club photographers to take pictures from the elevated safety of the diamond level club of course- he was met with aexpletives and a wide range of hand gestures shall we say.

Then up went the chant
"Arsene Wenger Spoilt Your Meal"

There was one idiot who having got hold of one of the A4 sheets "Kroenke Out - Wenger Out - Gazidis Out" - ripped it up and shouted something - again we couldn't hear him amidst the din, but a few Gooners went towards him and he shat himself and hid behind the security staff. Then some twatt entering the Diamond Club entrance made the knuckle shuffle gesture and was immediately taunted with 'You're Just a diamond Level wankerr' Very Loudly.


As it neared 17: 10/15 those going into the game began to fold up their banners....then it was done.

Sean and I wandered off for a pint & a chat - Job Done.

I would like to make these observations:

Sean = Top Geezer
Jumpers & Son = Top Geezers

* Those few incidents with the scumfans nearly kicked off - had they done so, it may well have made Front Page / Back Page News...We have all been saying how we need to keep it legal and non-violent, because if we don't we WILL FUCK-IT-UP. It only takes one small incident in front of the media or the clubs watchers and it will be spun and spun into attempted murder etc.

ANYONE Attending the marches MUST be disciplined and no matter what is said / done DO NOT REACT - That is what the Club and the AKB's want. All the Effort & Good Work done so far by many, many people will be destroyed.

So If YOU Are Going To March "BEHAVE" - I would suggest do not get drunk/ Whizzed Before-hand - Some of the young Gooners were drinking as the march went along - that is Not a criticism, merely a fact. I have been on other marched intended to be peaceful - a few idiots have caused (literally) a riot - they over-stepped the set boundaries then the plod Totally Over-acted and a fair number of innocent, good people got 'Truncheoned and Stomped' some arrested and lost their jobs - It is NOT Worth it.*

Keep It Real - Keep it Safe #WENGER OUT.

Spot on

[General]

Yeah great post Bard. The lad who tore up the A4 sheet and tried to have a go in front of the diamond club was a clown. He was singing along a few moments before. Very bizarre.

Great job all round to everyone. I've never felt so proud as a Gooner in a long time and it's been great getting involved. Those going to Brom need to turn it up a notch because rumour has it the dinosaur is being pushed to make a decision over the international break so we may not get another opportunity.

[MecurialGooner]

We only have until the week of the Man City game before he signs the contract. Of course, protests continue regardless, I'm just saying we need to take a bold step (aside from the air-banner at the Hawthorns) before the City game I think.

[Redarmy]

Anybody off here in this clip......?

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Far left holding 4th place trophy banner with Mr Paulon. That's Stevers in the white top far right with the Arsenal FC not Arsene FC banner. As I mentioned yesterday he did a great job controlling the pace and crowd, stopping regularly so we didn't get too spread out like Tuesday. All active on Twitter.

Food for thought. Spurs fan taking one

https://mobile.twitter.com/WelBeast/sta ... 04/video/1

How the vermin lying press reported that incident....."Spurs fan attacked while celebrating win"

Truth was he was goading and swearing at the Millwall fans, calling them wankers....as those scum do when you visit
Seen women and children abused and spat on by those shite

IMO he got what he deserved...made my day that

[Sean]

Well if there is to be a Wembley protest, I'll be there.

Bit of a long one this - Sorry Mods.

Attended the March and for me in the main it went well, as Sean has said we were mostly on the right side of the front of the march - It started off slowly but definitely built very quickly as more & more Gooners began to arrive.

All kinds of Banners were attaached to the safety fences in front of the scaffolding outside the entrance to the Marble Halls. After some photographs and a few interviews (Not me I hasten to add ) with various journo's - a few chants then the police on horses arrived to see us 'safely along the round (sic)'.

And so we set off, being at the front it was difficult to judge numbers - but the volume was good (I did a lot of CND & Green Peace Marches back in the day and so it felt & sounded like a crowd of about 250 - 350) the pace of the march eventually settled into a rhythm, occasionally pausing to allow Journo's and others to take pictures (proper). Most of those along the route on either side of the road were either filming with their mobiles or clapping & smiling. A few joining in which was good to see.

The only incidents I was aware of that weren't welcome was as we approached Arsenal Station some ginger day walker ***** started giving it large about Lincoln and how we were 'spoiling their day' - Yes, the mind boggles - especially as I saw more than a few in Lincoln shirts and scarves clapping & taking pictures - they understood. Then as we arrived outside the station the march paused again as more pictures & filming went on, it was then that these 5 utter wankerrs started shouting 'we ant wenger in' and made the usual gestures towards the march - now 5 vs 250+ how foolish is that Some of the young gooners who'd obviously been drinking rushed towards them and I thought it would kiick off, one of the horse plod moved towards the march...but thankfully a few of the Older more experienced Gooners stepped in and calmed the yung uns down..and the - the 5 wankers ran off ( I was later told that apparently they wer scum fans who had been 'done over' last week by some Boreham wood gooners!) .
Anyway onward we went, at this point everyone on the kerbsides were filming and/or applauding I didn't hear or see not One Single Descentor, as we entered the covered area of the North bridge - Everyone really Lifted their voices the Volume was "Unbelievable"..Those on their way to the game ahead of the march on the stairwells..all looked around as if a herd ( ) of stallions had suddenly come round the corner - they either sped to the side or up the stairs...even the stewards at the top of the stairs with mega-phones looked at one another - I think the Volume took them by surprise also.

Again as we went over the bridge the crowd ahead parted like the Red Sea - I only saw people either clapping or taking pictures...Two of the five wankers from earlier wershouting someting - couldn't hear them above the Gooners Chanting..again some of the younger lads went towards them but were calmed down by the older Gooners ( I say Well Done again! :high5 ).

We got to the Diamond Club/Board Members Entrance and made a large horseshoe shape - all the big banners at the front - everyone else holding either smaller banners or the excellent A4 ones (10 to 2 Tick- Tock Times Up) that Jumpers and his son had kindly done and handed out before the march set off.

The camera people/Journo's did a load of shots, then the chanting started proper...When they (the club) realised this was our destination - the number of security people quadrupled in the blink of an eye...

It was interesting in that most people walking around the crowd - either applauded or simply said nothing..Two Very Ugly women went past 'snarling and shouting' at Me & Sean saying 'You're a Disgrace - You're Not Arsenal' - - whatever!

Then one of those sweet moments happened (for me) when those diners in the diamond club sat next to window were suddenly rocked by the volume of the chanting :

No New Contract
Arsene Wenger It's Never your Fault
Red Armey
We Love You Arsenal....
We're Not Stopping Till You've Gone...

Then a chant from the past surfaced "Choke On Your Caviar" - The look of horror on those diners faces was one to behold - Particularly this one woman - mutton dressed as lamb type and dripping in gold, you know the kind who always looks like she's got a ripe turd under her nose - the kind who looks at everyone with utter dis-taste....we most definitely spoiled her meal! People from other parts of the restaurant were coming over to look...then 3 young people took out some A4 "Kroenke Out - Wenger Out - Gazidis Out" sheets and stuck them on the dining room windows - Applause all round, till this maitre de type came over and took them down...when she went away - they put another one up - again it was roundly applauded till it too was removed.

The club by that time had got one of their club photographers to take pictures from the elevated safety of the diamond level club of course- he was met with aexpletives and a wide range of hand gestures shall we say.

Then up went the chant
"Arsene Wenger Spoilt Your Meal"

There was one idiot who having got hold of one of the A4 sheets "Kroenke Out - Wenger Out - Gazidis Out" - ripped it up and shouted something - again we couldn't hear him amidst the din, but a few Gooners went towards him and he shat himself and hid behind the security staff. Then some twatt entering the Diamond Club entrance made the knuckle shuffle gesture and was immediately taunted with 'You're Just a diamond Level wankerr' Very Loudly.


As it neared 17: 10/15 those going into the game began to fold up their banners....then it was done.

Sean and I wandered off for a pint & a chat - Job Done.

I would like to make these observations:

Sean = Top Geezer
Jumpers & Son = Top Geezers

* Those few incidents with the scumfans nearly kicked off - had they done so, it may well have made Front Page / Back Page News...We have all been saying how we need to keep it legal and non-violent, because if we don't we WILL FUCK-IT-UP. It only takes one small incident in front of the media or the clubs watchers and it will be spun and spun into attempted murder etc.

ANYONE Attending the marches MUST be disciplined and no matter what is said / done DO NOT REACT - That is what the Club and the AKB's want. All the Effort & Good Work done so far by many, many people will be destroyed.

So If YOU Are Going To March "BEHAVE" - I would suggest do not get drunk/ Whizzed Before-hand - Some of the young Gooners were drinking as the march went along - that is Not a criticism, merely a fact. I have been on other marched intended to be peaceful - a few idiots have caused (literally) a riot - they over-stepped the set boundaries then the plod Totally Over-acted and a fair number of innocent, good people got 'Truncheoned and Stomped' some arrested and lost their jobs - It is NOT Worth it.*

Keep It Real - Keep it Safe #WENGER OUT.

I concur

Great post Bard.

Not sure how you didn't react to those ugly women with the ''you're not Arsenal'' jibe. It made my blood boil reading that!

We were pretty dismissive of them; 'Oh, fuck off' and we marched on. I doubt they were around before TOF or Cashburton, they 'weren't Arsenal'

It was nice to see a few WOBs infiltrate club level and put their signs up to the windows

He's ruined your lunch,
He's ruined your lu-u-unch!
Arsene Wenger,
He's ruined your lunch!

Brilliant protest again but looks like Wenger won't take notice until the numbers go up. His comment about 100 unhappy people out of 60000 were a disgrace. To get the numbers up I would suggest getting the fans groups involved e.g. Bsm, ast and redaction. I know most of you don't want them involved but if the organisers of the protest can be firm and make sure the protests are only Wenger out, the numbers could go up massively.

Bayern we had around 200, yesterday was 300-400. Really hope we can get somewhere near 1000 for the City game seeing it's a Sunday and a league game.

Hope so, mate. I heard a few middle-aged Gooners being pretty hacked off that not as many assembled at the start point. Seeing as OBG and I were up the front, I didn't realize that the march was actually a bit bigger that Tuesday's. I must say, it's a little harder to sing when you're holding a banner, but I tried my best.

I hope we get more numbers, because it all could be decided in the international break.

Spot on

OBG and I were one of the first ones there before 4pm, we were chatting only a few feet away from you and having a chat with Jumpers and his boy. We also seen you after the march whilst OBG and I were looking for a pub

[northbank123]

That kid goading a group of Millwall fans after a 6-0 pasting needs to re-evaluate his decision-making process.

[flash gunner]

Well done on Saturday lads

[TeeCee]

Well done to all, wish I could have been there. Good luck with the next protest fellas!

[xisstential]

Just had a call from a journalist from the Evening Standard (A Gooner) Told him whether Wenger signs or not the protests will continue until the end of the season.He asked if Wenger announces he won't sign a new contract if we would get behind him until the end of the season...I said yes.

He knew about the plane this weekend,he asked what else we had planned,was vague about that. Asked if I was surprised at the amount of money we raised so quickly...I said no and that the media are underestimating the level of discontent.

Made it very clear that this was going to continue. Btw he was really taken with the WEXIT banner . He has covered both protests so far

[ten20]

Any suggestions for the route to take for the Man City game march?

For Lincoln we got the info out on Thursday morning and had a decent turnout.

For this game we have nearly 3 weeks so lets get it out early for maximum publicity.

[Sean]

Well said, mate.

Would that be James Olley, you're referring to? He's been on the Footballistically Arsenal podcast a half-dozen times.

[Retro Gunner]

Well done to all those who made it to the protest on Saturday and it was good to meet some of the guys off of here. Met jumpers and his boy, OBG and Sean. For many of us, getting to the ground isn't a big deal, but full marks to OBG, I didn't realise how far he had to travel. I had printed off Pete's 10 -2 Time For Change flyers and handed them out (even though OBG has credited jumpers with that ) and they were well received. However, in reality, an A4 sheet is too small to make much of an impact. After it was all over, I couldn't help having the feeling that we are really up against it, because as many have said on this and other threads, apathy, or some weird misplaced sense of loyalty from the majority of supporters, makes it difficult for us to be much more than a mild irritation for the Club. Realistically, we need the best part of a thousand people at these protests for them to have a significant effect and sadly, I can't see that happening. Still, we have to carry on giving it our best shot and if it ends up not going our way, it won't be for the want of trying.

[Theoperator]

I like the idea of balloons, but filling with helium is tedious and isnt possible in the ground, blowing them up in the ground would be OK though, but then what? Depending on the wind they may just go backwards like our team- unless we know where to stand to release them. Sounds like the stewards would be onto them.

I wonder about releasing masses of small paper along the lines of the Argentina ticker tape in one of the World cups- the paper represents the contract that needs to be ripped up.

Getting that into the ground maybe difficult too though Releasing from the upper tear would certainly create quite a spectacle if theres enough participants

Are drones a feasible option?

[ten20]

Well done to all those who made it to the protest on Saturday and it was good to meet some of the guys off of here. Met jumpers and his boy, OBG and Sean. For many of us, getting to the ground isn't a big deal, but full marks to OBG, I didn't realise how far he had to travel. I had printed off Pete's 10 -2 Time For Change flyers and handed them out (even though OBG has credited jumpers with that ) and they were well received. However, in reality, an A4 sheet is too small to make much of an impact. After it was all over, I couldn't help having the feeling that we are really up against it, because as many have said on this and other threads, apathy, or some weird misplaced sense of loyalty from the majority of supporters, makes it difficult for us to be much more than a mild irritation for the Club. Realistically, we need the best part of a thousand people at these protests for them to have a significant effect and sadly, I can't see that happening. Still, we have to carry on giving it our best shot and if it ends up not going our way, it won't be for the want of trying.

Myabe use some of the funds to print off a 100 or so A1/A2 size Wenger Out prints and hand them out before we set off.

[NickF]

Any suggestions for the route to take for the Man City game march?

For Lincoln we got the info out on Thursday morning and had a decent turnout.

For this game we have nearly 3 weeks so lets get it out early for maximum publicity.

I thought the route on Saturday worked ok so I would be inclined to use the same one.
Just as long as people know which bridge we are going over!