As we're unlikely to see terraces again at football, this is the virtual equivalent where you can chat to your hearts content about all football matters and, obviously, Arsenal in particular. This forum encourages all Gooners to visit and contribute so please keep it respectful, clean and topical.
Loads of stuff in the Grauniad on Monday about Usmanov. However unless you are an anorak (sorry goonerak) it is probably not worth reading as it is him denying everyhting and no new news. Only small bits of interest
Could you tell us when you first attended an Arsenal match, and what drew you to the club as a supporter? Could you also confirm that you considered investments in Manchester United and Spurs?
It is well documented that I am a lifelong football fan. My love of the British game started with the 1966 World Cup. I started watching Arsenal about eight years ago, principally because of Arsene Wenger and the football played under him. I consider him to be a genius and way ahead of any manager in his views on the sport.
I have seen Arsenal in action many times and particularly enjoyed the teams that combined the steel of Viera with the delightful attacking talents of Henry, Bergkamp and Pires. We look at many things in life, but my heart was always for Arsenal and that is where I wanted to invest when the opportunity arose.
I think somebody tells him what to say when questions about Arsenal are asked. He should understand that the fans don't want him and if he is a true Gooner, he should stay away and buy a season ticket to watch Arsenal. Somebody has got to ask him:
