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You as a fan of Arsenal FC.
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Re: You as a fan of Arsenal FC.
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
Err...1985ish!?! Grew up in Islington and many friends at School were either Spurs or Arsenal. Not entirely sure why I chose to start following Arsenal!?!
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
However, I was hooked at my first game in 1986 Arsenal Vs Leicester. My uncle took my and sat in the East lower.
3. Which of the four stands at Highbury did you frequent regularly and why did you choose to stay there?
C/E - My other Uncle reguarly attended games and started taking me too. He was a Clocker ender and when I became old enough I choose the C/E too. Can't put my finger on it why I loved it there. Whether it be the banter with the away fans or standing at the back right enclosed under the boxes. Not sure but it's where my love of standing at football comes from.
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
Upton Park, I think!?
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
Never been.
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Anfield. Still one of the last old skool grounds remaining. Old Trafford don't count.
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Old Trafford.
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
No.
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
Yes, got tickets for the Cardiff finals and it was cheaper then train/coach, including the membership fee too.
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
Can't think!? Erm Plough Lane. Tried to get in once (1988 or 89) only to be told on the approach to the ground by a mounted officier to go home as the ground was full. Never got the chance after that.
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
5
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Probably Barca 2-1. Also in there has to be the Platt Man U win 3-2 and the Henry last minute header 2-1. The 2 goals in a minute against spurs.
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Adams, Henry has to be up there but I'd have to say Dennis.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
Merse
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Slightly too young to apprechate. But given final league positions I doubt it. Arsenals just frustrating now knowing we can be miles better.
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
Not much. Just need to get rid of the dead wood. I'd say spending £30-40M on a few quality players.
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
yes
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
No - others to blame such as the Barca, Madrid as well as Citeh now.
19. Do you think once Wenger leaves Arsenal the club can return to the halycon days of the invincibles and who do you feel could take us there?
Yes - I certainly hope so. Not sure on who.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
I was thinking along the lines of the Hiring of Edelman or Sacking of Dein but thinking simply.....Lehmans S/o against Barca but the winner is: Henry missing the simple chance late in the same game. We would have won the CL!
Err...1985ish!?! Grew up in Islington and many friends at School were either Spurs or Arsenal. Not entirely sure why I chose to start following Arsenal!?!
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
However, I was hooked at my first game in 1986 Arsenal Vs Leicester. My uncle took my and sat in the East lower.
3. Which of the four stands at Highbury did you frequent regularly and why did you choose to stay there?
C/E - My other Uncle reguarly attended games and started taking me too. He was a Clocker ender and when I became old enough I choose the C/E too. Can't put my finger on it why I loved it there. Whether it be the banter with the away fans or standing at the back right enclosed under the boxes. Not sure but it's where my love of standing at football comes from.
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
Upton Park, I think!?
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
Never been.
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Anfield. Still one of the last old skool grounds remaining. Old Trafford don't count.
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Old Trafford.
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
No.
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
Yes, got tickets for the Cardiff finals and it was cheaper then train/coach, including the membership fee too.
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
Can't think!? Erm Plough Lane. Tried to get in once (1988 or 89) only to be told on the approach to the ground by a mounted officier to go home as the ground was full. Never got the chance after that.
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
5
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Probably Barca 2-1. Also in there has to be the Platt Man U win 3-2 and the Henry last minute header 2-1. The 2 goals in a minute against spurs.
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Adams, Henry has to be up there but I'd have to say Dennis.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
Merse
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Slightly too young to apprechate. But given final league positions I doubt it. Arsenals just frustrating now knowing we can be miles better.
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
Not much. Just need to get rid of the dead wood. I'd say spending £30-40M on a few quality players.
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
yes
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
No - others to blame such as the Barca, Madrid as well as Citeh now.
19. Do you think once Wenger leaves Arsenal the club can return to the halycon days of the invincibles and who do you feel could take us there?
Yes - I certainly hope so. Not sure on who.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
I was thinking along the lines of the Hiring of Edelman or Sacking of Dein but thinking simply.....Lehmans S/o against Barca but the winner is: Henry missing the simple chance late in the same game. We would have won the CL!
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:00 pm Post subject: You as a fan of Arsenal FC.
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
1965 - Family
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Glasgow Rangers "Friendly" about 1966
3. Which of the four stands at Highbury did you frequent regularly and why did you choose to stay there (for example i was a North Banker and because i loved to actually look at the big clock in the clock end)
North Bank - Exciting
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
WHL 1971 League clincher
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
As above
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Everton - Traditional
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Old Trafford - M Utd play there
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
Yes - W. Ham several times early 70s
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
No
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
Roker Park
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
7
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Spton day the North Bank closed we won by about 5 -1
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Liam Brady - Just brilliant
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
1960s - John Radford
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
No
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
£50M
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
Yes
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
No
19. Do you think once Wenger leaves Arsenal the club can return to the halycon days of the invincibles and who do you feel could take us there?
Yes - M. O'Neil
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what
Edwardos leg break a few years back - Up until that match we were nailed on to win the league. If we had of won the league that year we wouldnt have had the dissapointment of last few years
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
1965 - Family
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Glasgow Rangers "Friendly" about 1966
3. Which of the four stands at Highbury did you frequent regularly and why did you choose to stay there (for example i was a North Banker and because i loved to actually look at the big clock in the clock end)
North Bank - Exciting
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
WHL 1971 League clincher
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
As above
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Everton - Traditional
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Old Trafford - M Utd play there
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
Yes - W. Ham several times early 70s
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
No
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
Roker Park
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
7
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Spton day the North Bank closed we won by about 5 -1
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Liam Brady - Just brilliant
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
1960s - John Radford
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
No
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
£50M
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
Yes
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
No
19. Do you think once Wenger leaves Arsenal the club can return to the halycon days of the invincibles and who do you feel could take us there?
Yes - M. O'Neil
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what
Edwardos leg break a few years back - Up until that match we were nailed on to win the league. If we had of won the league that year we wouldnt have had the dissapointment of last few years
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
Born a Gooner as all my Fathers side of the family were/are. (Mothers Celtic)
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Home to WBA 26.04.80 1V1
3. Which of the four stands at Highbury did you frequent regularly and why did you choose to stay there (for example i was a North Banker and because i loved to actually look at the big clock in the clock end)
Both NB and CE for atmosphere
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
Spurs - 2v2 29.03.82
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
As above
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Anfield - the history and atmosphere
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Don't have one - I like going away (if we win)
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
Only by a bad result
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
Never have
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
Wimbledons
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
4
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Too many to choose from , so Chelski away this season was fun as I went in Jimmys (Hasslebank) Bar after, he he !
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Adams, loyal, leader, gave his all for the club and to win.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
I liked Super Mac early on , Champagne, then Big T
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Yes
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
£100m
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
Yes, they won't get any better without him.
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
Yes, his sort have increased wages and transfer fees to absolutely silly amounts which makes other clubs struggle to keep up.
19. Do you think once Wenger leaves Arsenal the club can return to the halycon days of the invincibles and who do you feel could take us there?
Yes, but it will take time if the right man is in the job, don't kinow who, but would like to see a former player/Arsenal man
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
After 2005...say no more
Born a Gooner as all my Fathers side of the family were/are. (Mothers Celtic)
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Home to WBA 26.04.80 1V1
3. Which of the four stands at Highbury did you frequent regularly and why did you choose to stay there (for example i was a North Banker and because i loved to actually look at the big clock in the clock end)
Both NB and CE for atmosphere
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
Spurs - 2v2 29.03.82
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
As above
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Anfield - the history and atmosphere
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Don't have one - I like going away (if we win)
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
Only by a bad result
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
Never have
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
Wimbledons
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
4
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Too many to choose from , so Chelski away this season was fun as I went in Jimmys (Hasslebank) Bar after, he he !
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Adams, loyal, leader, gave his all for the club and to win.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
I liked Super Mac early on , Champagne, then Big T
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Yes
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
£100m
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
Yes, they won't get any better without him.
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
Yes, his sort have increased wages and transfer fees to absolutely silly amounts which makes other clubs struggle to keep up.
19. Do you think once Wenger leaves Arsenal the club can return to the halycon days of the invincibles and who do you feel could take us there?
Yes, but it will take time if the right man is in the job, don't kinow who, but would like to see a former player/Arsenal man
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
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1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
Not sure but there is a photo of me aged about 5 in an Arsenal top kicking a ball about on Streatham Common in about 1974 I'd guess. As to why I really have no idea as my Dad is a spud ! Thankfully he never tried to convert me. Living in SW London most of my mates were Liverpool fans (I wonder why)
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
1980 v Coventry a 2-2 draw, but it was on match of the day that night and I could pick myself out on tv in the lower corner of the North Bank
3. Which of the four stands at Highbury did you frequent regularly and why did you choose to stay there (for example i was a North Banker and because i loved to actually look at the big clock in the clock end)
I was usually a North Bank guy, occasionally clock end, (with a standing season ticket you could actually pick either) and migrated to the East Stand the year before the North Bank terrace went
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
I honestly can't remember but think it was either QPR or Norwich in about 1987
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
1988 i think, it was a 2-1 win (always was for a few season running)- think that was the blow up doll game, just after Pleat's exploits ?
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Everton's Goodison Park, a real old fashioned ground that had wooden seats and floors so you could make a real racket stamping / banging etc - It probably helps that it was my first far-away game in the Littlewoods cup semi which we won 1-0 (groves), then the next season we outplayed them comprehensively and won 3-1, so automatically have found memories of it.
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Bolton - just shit.
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
Punched at WHL in 1988 by a guy I didn't even see, as he lumped me from the side when walking back to underground (mind I was in colours with scarf around wrist etc, so was asking for it)
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
Used to all the time when I did a lot of away trips on my own, as wanted to be with fellow gooners, haven't used them for years as I hardly get to away matches now.
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
- Can't say I miss any of them really
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
1988 - Littlewoods v Luton , 1993 FA Cup + Replay V Sheff Wed , 1993 Coca Cola Cup v Sheff Wed, 1994 Cup Winners Cup final v Parma, 1995 Cup Winners Cup Final v Real Zaragoza ,1998 FA Cup Final v Newcastle, 2001 FA Cup v Liverpool, 2002 FA Cup v Chelsea, 2003 FA Cup v Southampton, 2006 Champions League v Barca, 2011 League Cup v Birmingham
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Last Day of the season v Southampton Wright hat trick to grab goalden boot on last day for the North Bank
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Henry - could beat a team all on his own.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
Initially Brady, then Sansom.
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
No, as we are still one of the better teams in the league - but it's more frustrating knowing that it wouldn't take much to make us real contenders again but realising that it ain't going to happen with the current board / manager
16 How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
£30 - 40 million outlay (after getting shot of a few not good enough) on 2 / 3 key players to make us top drawer again.
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
They are having their day in the sun at the moment, 50 years of mediocrity won't go overnight.
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
Not really, Jack Walker bought the title for Blackburn sadly. before Roman did, SKY money has corrupted even the most traditional clubs
19. Do you think once Wenger leaves Arsenal the club can return to the halycon days of the invincibles and who do you feel could take us there?
I'm not sure the Invincibles will ever be seen again, as Manager I'd love Gardiola but don't think it will ever happen.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
I would change Bergkamps penalty in the 1999 FA Cup semi - if we won that match I think not only would we have won the double double but may have gone on to even greater things as it was it took us 4 years to recover.
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Not sure but there is a photo of me aged about 5 in an Arsenal top kicking a ball about on Streatham Common in about 1974 I'd guess. As to why I really have no idea as my Dad is a spud ! Thankfully he never tried to convert me. Living in SW London most of my mates were Liverpool fans (I wonder why)
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
1980 v Coventry a 2-2 draw, but it was on match of the day that night and I could pick myself out on tv in the lower corner of the North Bank
3. Which of the four stands at Highbury did you frequent regularly and why did you choose to stay there (for example i was a North Banker and because i loved to actually look at the big clock in the clock end)
I was usually a North Bank guy, occasionally clock end, (with a standing season ticket you could actually pick either) and migrated to the East Stand the year before the North Bank terrace went
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
I honestly can't remember but think it was either QPR or Norwich in about 1987
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
1988 i think, it was a 2-1 win (always was for a few season running)- think that was the blow up doll game, just after Pleat's exploits ?
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Everton's Goodison Park, a real old fashioned ground that had wooden seats and floors so you could make a real racket stamping / banging etc - It probably helps that it was my first far-away game in the Littlewoods cup semi which we won 1-0 (groves), then the next season we outplayed them comprehensively and won 3-1, so automatically have found memories of it.
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Bolton - just shit.
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
Punched at WHL in 1988 by a guy I didn't even see, as he lumped me from the side when walking back to underground (mind I was in colours with scarf around wrist etc, so was asking for it)
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
Used to all the time when I did a lot of away trips on my own, as wanted to be with fellow gooners, haven't used them for years as I hardly get to away matches now.
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
- Can't say I miss any of them really
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
1988 - Littlewoods v Luton , 1993 FA Cup + Replay V Sheff Wed , 1993 Coca Cola Cup v Sheff Wed, 1994 Cup Winners Cup final v Parma, 1995 Cup Winners Cup Final v Real Zaragoza ,1998 FA Cup Final v Newcastle, 2001 FA Cup v Liverpool, 2002 FA Cup v Chelsea, 2003 FA Cup v Southampton, 2006 Champions League v Barca, 2011 League Cup v Birmingham
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Last Day of the season v Southampton Wright hat trick to grab goalden boot on last day for the North Bank
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Henry - could beat a team all on his own.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
Initially Brady, then Sansom.
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
No, as we are still one of the better teams in the league - but it's more frustrating knowing that it wouldn't take much to make us real contenders again but realising that it ain't going to happen with the current board / manager
16 How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
£30 - 40 million outlay (after getting shot of a few not good enough) on 2 / 3 key players to make us top drawer again.
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
They are having their day in the sun at the moment, 50 years of mediocrity won't go overnight.
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
Not really, Jack Walker bought the title for Blackburn sadly. before Roman did, SKY money has corrupted even the most traditional clubs
19. Do you think once Wenger leaves Arsenal the club can return to the halycon days of the invincibles and who do you feel could take us there?
I'm not sure the Invincibles will ever be seen again, as Manager I'd love Gardiola but don't think it will ever happen.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
I would change Bergkamps penalty in the 1999 FA Cup semi - if we won that match I think not only would we have won the double double but may have gone on to even greater things as it was it took us 4 years to recover.
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Last edited by StuartL on Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:57 pm, edited 2 times in total.
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
Mid 60s. My cousin and other family members were fans
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
1969 v Ipswich 0-0.
3. Which of the four stands at Highbury did you frequent regularly and why did you choose to stay there (for example i was a North Banker and because i loved to actually look at the big clock in the clock end)
Started in the boys enclosure, and then the West Stand. Too much of a shortarse for the NB or Clock End.
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
One of Leicester, Derby, Forest, Coventry. Went to all these games while living up north in 70s.
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
Seriously can't remember exactly. Early 80s
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Bolton. used to live up the road
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Old Trafford. obvious.
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
No
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
No
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
Filbert St. God knows why.
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
2 1980, 2001
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Either Arsenal M'boro or Arsenal L'pool both 2004. Those were the days!
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
TH14. You know why.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
First prob Geordy Armstrong, then Chippy.
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Yes
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
£50m
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
Yes
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
No. He's a symptom, not a cause.
19. Do you think once Wenger leaves Arsenal the club can return to the halycon days of the invincibles and who do you feel could take us there?
We'll never see the likes of the Invincibles again, but we could challenge most seasons with the addition of a few key players and any more flexible manager.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
Lehmann's sending off in the CL final. We probably would have won it.
Mid 60s. My cousin and other family members were fans
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
1969 v Ipswich 0-0.
3. Which of the four stands at Highbury did you frequent regularly and why did you choose to stay there (for example i was a North Banker and because i loved to actually look at the big clock in the clock end)
Started in the boys enclosure, and then the West Stand. Too much of a shortarse for the NB or Clock End.
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
One of Leicester, Derby, Forest, Coventry. Went to all these games while living up north in 70s.
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
Seriously can't remember exactly. Early 80s
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Bolton. used to live up the road
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Old Trafford. obvious.
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
No
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
No
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
Filbert St. God knows why.
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
2 1980, 2001
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Either Arsenal M'boro or Arsenal L'pool both 2004. Those were the days!
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
TH14. You know why.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
First prob Geordy Armstrong, then Chippy.
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Yes
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
£50m
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
Yes
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
No. He's a symptom, not a cause.
19. Do you think once Wenger leaves Arsenal the club can return to the halycon days of the invincibles and who do you feel could take us there?
We'll never see the likes of the Invincibles again, but we could challenge most seasons with the addition of a few key players and any more flexible manager.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
Lehmann's sending off in the CL final. We probably would have won it.
I'd like to offer some answers on Red WUMbers behalf actually....
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
Boomer got it spot on somehow!! When Arsenal were formed, 30 Sept 1996
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Man Utd, I only go to the 'big games'
3. Which of the four stands at Highbury did you frequent regularly and why did you choose to stay there (for example i was a North Banker and because i loved to actually look at the big clock in the clock end)
North Bank, all the lads at school always used to call me a North Banker so I knew it was fate!
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
Emirates
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
Whats a NLD?
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Never been north of Watford
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and
why?
As above
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
Never been away but I was hurt quite badly two seasons ago when Wenger dropped Almunia for the Villa game
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
Travel club don't run trips to London games
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
Highbury
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
Every game at the Emirates is a cup final to me
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
0-0 V Blackburn last season
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Park - world class striker once he's settled
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
Denilson - Brazilian magic
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Eh? Arsenal were formed in 1996!!??
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
Nothing, we can still win it this season
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
Doesn't matter as we will win the league
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
No, Wenger can work his magic regardless
19. Do you think once Wenger leaves Arsenal the club can return to the halycon days of the invincibles and who do you feel could take us there?
If Wenger leaves I will have to change clubs to support whoever he goes to
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
I'd stop Denilson going on loan, we could really have done with him this season
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
Boomer got it spot on somehow!! When Arsenal were formed, 30 Sept 1996
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Man Utd, I only go to the 'big games'
3. Which of the four stands at Highbury did you frequent regularly and why did you choose to stay there (for example i was a North Banker and because i loved to actually look at the big clock in the clock end)
North Bank, all the lads at school always used to call me a North Banker so I knew it was fate!
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
Emirates
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
Whats a NLD?
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Never been north of Watford
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and
why?
As above
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
Never been away but I was hurt quite badly two seasons ago when Wenger dropped Almunia for the Villa game
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
Travel club don't run trips to London games
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
Highbury
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
Every game at the Emirates is a cup final to me
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
0-0 V Blackburn last season
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Park - world class striker once he's settled
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
Denilson - Brazilian magic
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Eh? Arsenal were formed in 1996!!??
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
Nothing, we can still win it this season
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
Doesn't matter as we will win the league
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
No, Wenger can work his magic regardless
19. Do you think once Wenger leaves Arsenal the club can return to the halycon days of the invincibles and who do you feel could take us there?
If Wenger leaves I will have to change clubs to support whoever he goes to
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
I'd stop Denilson going on loan, we could really have done with him this season
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1. My Grandad was a massive fan. His Dad took him to his first game prior to WW1 when we were still south of the river. My Dad was a not very keen Palace fan, so lucky escape there.
2. First game Liverpool mid-60s. Not sure of year or score. I think it was 0-0 but the whole experience was a bit overwhelming when you're 5 or 6.
3. Always the North Bank.
4. Upton Park. First time I ever saw us play.
5. Never been to Shite Hart Lane. Could never get a ticket.
6. Liked Maine Road. Used to admire the Citeh fans.
7. Hated Anfield. Their fans were always (pre-Heysel) portrayed as friendly cheeky chappies. I spent most of my first visit dodging darts.
8. Been chased a few times but never hurt following us (I was a fast runner). Got a bit of a kicking at Oxford whilst following Gillingham.
9. Never been with any travel club, ever!
10. I liked Maine Road. Always felt like you were driving through Beirut but the atmosphere was decent.
11. I saw the two Wednesday wins.
12. Sticking 5 past the Scum with Chippy, Rix etc in their prime.
13. TH14 was superhuman, but when God sends his only son Dennis to Earth to wear the No.10 he has to be considered the best.
14. George Armstrong was my first hero. When I was first picked for my Junior school team my Dad bought me my first Arsenal shirt with Geordie's number. I wish I still had it.
15.Mid-70s were terrible but I never felt the hurt of missed opportunities like we suffered last season.
16. We need 2 fullbacks, a wide player and a striker minimum. 50 mil might do it. However, the title will be unlikely in the near future because if we spend 100 mil, Chelski will spend 150 and Citeh will spend 500.
17. When Harry goes the Scum will sink down with the rest of the pondlife.
18. Rich men have always tried to buy success, but they were invariably long-term supporters. Abramovich's purchase was vanity and started a horrible trend.
19. When AW goes it will probably get worse before it gets better unless we can attract Guardiola or similiar.
20. It's probably too trite to say winning the CL final. I'd settle for Jens not getting sent off and then seeing how we got on.
2. First game Liverpool mid-60s. Not sure of year or score. I think it was 0-0 but the whole experience was a bit overwhelming when you're 5 or 6.
3. Always the North Bank.
4. Upton Park. First time I ever saw us play.
5. Never been to Shite Hart Lane. Could never get a ticket.
6. Liked Maine Road. Used to admire the Citeh fans.
7. Hated Anfield. Their fans were always (pre-Heysel) portrayed as friendly cheeky chappies. I spent most of my first visit dodging darts.
8. Been chased a few times but never hurt following us (I was a fast runner). Got a bit of a kicking at Oxford whilst following Gillingham.
9. Never been with any travel club, ever!
10. I liked Maine Road. Always felt like you were driving through Beirut but the atmosphere was decent.
11. I saw the two Wednesday wins.
12. Sticking 5 past the Scum with Chippy, Rix etc in their prime.
13. TH14 was superhuman, but when God sends his only son Dennis to Earth to wear the No.10 he has to be considered the best.
14. George Armstrong was my first hero. When I was first picked for my Junior school team my Dad bought me my first Arsenal shirt with Geordie's number. I wish I still had it.
15.Mid-70s were terrible but I never felt the hurt of missed opportunities like we suffered last season.
16. We need 2 fullbacks, a wide player and a striker minimum. 50 mil might do it. However, the title will be unlikely in the near future because if we spend 100 mil, Chelski will spend 150 and Citeh will spend 500.
17. When Harry goes the Scum will sink down with the rest of the pondlife.
18. Rich men have always tried to buy success, but they were invariably long-term supporters. Abramovich's purchase was vanity and started a horrible trend.
19. When AW goes it will probably get worse before it gets better unless we can attract Guardiola or similiar.
20. It's probably too trite to say winning the CL final. I'd settle for Jens not getting sent off and then seeing how we got on.
