Fans day out at W***e H**t L**e

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CyprusGunner#1
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Fans day out at W***e H**t L**e

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I finally got a ticket for this one through the Arsenal supporters club London! A friend of mine advised me not to wear colours at the ground because it can get a bit lively and the atmosphere can be intimidating! I would like to ask your opinion, is it really that bad?
If we beat them we'll move above them in the table! :barscarf:

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Re: Fans day out at W***e H**t L**e

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CyprusGunner#1 wrote:I finally got a ticket for this one through the Arsenal supporters club London! A friend of mine advised me not to wear colours at the ground because it can get a bit lively and the atmosphere can be intimidating! I would like to ask your opinion, is it really that bad?
If we beat them we'll move above them in the table! :barscarf:
:lol: Yeah probably wise not to wear colours to a North London Derby away game :lol: :lol:

To be fair the last couple of seasons it's not been too bad, but this one's a sunday afternoon 4pm kick off, people will have been drinking all day unlike the mid-week kick offs so it could get feisty.

I'm looking forward to it though :barscarf:

CyprusGunner#1
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Post by CyprusGunner#1 »

I'll probably wear a replica shirt but i'll keep it covered under my jacket.

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CyprusGunner#1 wrote:I'll probably wear a replica shirt but i'll keep it covered under my jacket.
Why bother mate?

You'll only bring unwanted attention onto yourself. I know it's covered but you'll feel more content with yourself just wearing your normal attire.

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M-50 wrote:
CyprusGunner#1 wrote:I'll probably wear a replica shirt but i'll keep it covered under my jacket.
Why bother mate?

You'll only bring unwanted attention onto yourself. I know it's covered but you'll feel more content with yourself just wearing your normal attire.
Yeah absolutely agree with this. There's just no point.

Although last season while I was on a bus up towards the ground there was a group of 20-30 gooners singing arsenal songs all the way up the high road... probably some members on here? :lol:

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M-50 wrote:
CyprusGunner#1 wrote:I'll probably wear a replica shirt but i'll keep it covered under my jacket.
Why bother mate?

You'll only bring unwanted attention onto yourself. I know it's covered but you'll feel more content with yourself just wearing your normal attire.


unless your a crossdresser :wink:

CyprusGunner#1
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Post by CyprusGunner#1 »

Damn aren't there any brave souls out there? :) I'm getting discouraged here!

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Having been to the lane a fair few times I can say I have never seen any trouble. You mainly get knobheads trying to act tough when there's the police line seperating the two sets of fans, but as soon as everyone merges you don't really see anything.

That being said, there is always a tense atmosphere at the lane, and the feeling that trouble could always be near by. Obviously it's not a myth about the scum fans and there are a fair few who will be spoiling for trouble. Use a bit of common sense, leave the colours at home, and don't give it the billy big bollocks outside and you'll be fine.

CyprusGunner#1
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Post by CyprusGunner#1 »

mcdowell42 wrote:
M-50 wrote:
CyprusGunner#1 wrote:I'll probably wear a replica shirt but i'll keep it covered under my jacket.
Why bother mate?

You'll only bring unwanted attention onto yourself. I know it's covered but you'll feel more content with yourself just wearing your normal attire.


unless your a crossdresser :wink:
Yeah that would REALY draw unwanted attention :D

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Post by worthing_gooner »

CyprusGunner#1 wrote:Damn aren't there any brave souls out there? :) I'm getting discouraged here!
:roll:

Have you been to a derby match in england before? There's brave and there's stupid mate. Wear your colours if you want. Just don't be surprised if you get a constant barrage of abuse and someone decides to lamp you.

CyprusGunner#1
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Post by CyprusGunner#1 »

paperclip wrote:Having been to the lane a fair few times I can say I have never seen any trouble. You mainly get knobheads trying to act tough when there's the police line seperating the two sets of fans, but as soon as everyone merges you don't really see anything.

That being said, there is always a tense atmosphere at the lane, and the feeling that trouble could always be near by. Obviously it's not a myth about the scum fans and there are a fair few who will be spoiling for trouble. Use a bit of common sense, leave the colours at home, and don't give it the billy big bollocks outside and you'll be fine.
Good point paper clip! It'll be better for my nerves i guess!

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Post by CyprusGunner#1 »

worthing_gooner wrote:
CyprusGunner#1 wrote:Damn aren't there any brave souls out there? :) I'm getting discouraged here!
:roll:

Have you been to a derby match in england before? There's brave and there's stupid mate. Wear your colours if you want. Just don't be surprised if you get a constant barrage of abuse and someone decides to lamp you.
No mate it's my first time i'll go to their ground that's why i wanted some advice! I'll do the sensible thing in the end so i can enjoy my day out!

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Post by M-50 »

CyprusGunner#1 wrote:
worthing_gooner wrote:
CyprusGunner#1 wrote:Damn aren't there any brave souls out there? :) I'm getting discouraged here!
:roll:

Have you been to a derby match in england before? There's brave and there's stupid mate. Wear your colours if you want. Just don't be surprised if you get a constant barrage of abuse and someone decides to lamp you.
No mate it's my first time i'll go to their ground that's why i wanted some advice! I'll do the sensible thing in the end so i can enjoy my day out!
make sure to meet us for a beer mate Image we'll go munch some pussi too Image

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M-50 wrote:
make sure to meet us for a beer mate Image we'll go munch some pussi too Image
Sure, which pub mate?

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Post by worthing_gooner »

CyprusGunner#1 wrote:
M-50 wrote:
make sure to meet us for a beer mate Image we'll go munch some pussi too Image
Sure, which pub mate?
Any one on Tottenham High Road mate, although you need your colours to get in :lol: :wink:

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