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.
Bring Back Pires wrote:And then there's the clientele. You know, the 30+ deviant kids on some government-organised 'Day out for the Islington Wankers' initiative.
I was smack in the middle of a group of yank school kids for the Atletico game last year, f*cking nightmare; "OMG Van Persay is soooo hot!"
As someone else mentioned, the Barnet game is usually more enjoyable even if we don't beat them 10-0 like we used to Sun always shines, cracking pub by the ground, not as many knobheads. Although last year I did overhear someone proclaiming that they "couldn't understand why any stadium still has terracing"
Bring Back Pires wrote:Gave up with this tournament in 2008. The team AW puts out on the Saturday is an utter joke, and a complete waste of 60,000 fans time, effort, and £25+ entrance fee.
The Sunday is mildly better, but still not worth the asking price in my opinion. Especially when tickets for PL games are just £7 more.
And then there's the clientele. You know, the 30+ deviant kids on some government-organised 'Day out for the Islington Wankers' initiative, all of which are clueless about football and don't watch the game. The so-called adults that do turn up spend it doing mexican waves and crowding around Martin Jol for his autograph before the game starts. And then there were some cheering on Van Nistelrooy the other year, many of whom were probably oblivious to the history between he and us, being that it happened before the Emirates Stadium - and thus the club - was founded.
So yeah, I really fucking hate this tournament. Good concept - sit in the sun during pre-season, knock back a couple of cold beers, see some new signings and make the most of the season starting again - but in actuality, it's complete garbage. I'll still watch it on the TV though.
PS. During the Arsenal/Juve game in 2008, the girl behind me was shouting, "Kick it in the goal... KICK IT IN THE GOAL"!!! In a high-pitched shriek for the entire second half. And then a throw-in was awarded to us: "THROW IT IIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNN"!
Highbury spins in its grave.
^ What he said.
Although you didn't mention the incessant Mexican waves. How fucking noobish. I think I was sitting near you vs Juve, as I heard "Kick it in the goal"
Bring Back Pires wrote:And then there's the clientele. You know, the 30+ deviant kids on some government-organised 'Day out for the Islington Wankers' initiative.
I was smack in the middle of a group of yank school kids for the Atletico game last year, f*cking nightmare; "OMG Van Persay is soooo hot!"
Could be worse could be sat next to a bloke shouting "Don't worry Nicky, Your still my hero and i love you"
Bring Back Pires wrote:And then there's the clientele. You know, the 30+ deviant kids on some government-organised 'Day out for the Islington Wankers' initiative.
I was smack in the middle of a group of yank school kids for the Atletico game last year, f*cking nightmare; "OMG Van Persay is soooo hot!"
Could be worse could be sat next to a bloke shouting "Don't worry Nicky, Your still my hero and i love you"
Dicko does sound like Brian Blessed, i'll grant you that.
We usually go and stay up there. Weekend on the lash is a giggle plus we take my granddad. He's 88 and can't get to proper games now as it's a bit too much for his ticker but can handle a couple of friendlies and a few beers. Good to go to just for him really.
Bring Back Pires wrote:And then there's the clientele. You know, the 30+ deviant kids on some government-organised 'Day out for the Islington Wankers' initiative.
I was smack in the middle of a group of yank school kids for the Atletico game last year, f*cking nightmare; "OMG Van Persay is soooo hot!"
Could be worse could be sat next to a bloke shouting "Don't worry Nicky, Your still my hero and i love you"
Bring Back Pires wrote:And then there's the clientele. You know, the 30+ deviant kids on some government-organised 'Day out for the Islington Wankers' initiative.
I was smack in the middle of a group of yank school kids for the Atletico game last year, f*cking nightmare; "OMG Van Persay is soooo hot!"
Could be worse could be sat next to a bloke shouting "Don't worry Nicky, Your still my hero and i love you"
Dicko does sound like Brian Blessed, i'll grant you that.
How can you make such a grant Think you're confusing me with Kevinho who IS a bloke
Sun always shines, cracking pub by the ground, not as many knobheads. Although last year I did overhear someone proclaiming that they "couldn't understand why any stadium still has terracing" 
- was founded.
Think you're confusing me with Kevinho who IS a bloke 