1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
when i became aware of the game, as my bro was already a goon, so 1990.
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury? 91 everton 4-2 wrighty got all 4
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)
northbank as has season ticket after it was re built
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
portman road
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
never
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
n/a
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
n/a
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
Nope
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)
layer road (Col U)
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
1, 93 coca cola cup
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
sampdoria, either leg in the cwc...nerve racking
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Bergkamp. he was the best player and biggest name i had heard us sign at the time, soon we became used to such calibre players, but he was the first, and the best, so unexpected too, boring arsenal signing 2 world stars bergkamp and platt, david dein at his finest in getting them in.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
Merse and TA
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
yes, as we could and should be so much better at the moment, then we were just also rans with no advantage over anyone else, now we are underperforming based on our resources
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
50 mil net, 75 mill gross, sell the shite for 25 mill.
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
to a certain extent yes, but i also fear they will get mourinho.
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
Yes, not that people will mind now, but we would have signed terry from them had he not taken over after they scraped CL football the season previous. terry, although a scum bag would have been a fine signing. abramovich skewed the game completely and bought the league.
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?
Not to the invincible days, as so much damage has been done, but yes we can become genuine contenders again, if we get someone in who will actually use the full resources he has available to him, and will not deliberately manage with one arm tied behind his back, and so long as AW has no say in his replacement and isnt still involved in a position of influence whatsoever.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
CL final vs barca...the history it would have made, and the things that could have followed.
You as a fan of Arsenal FC.
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why? 3rd generation 1956
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury? Preston 1957
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) all of them but mainly clock and then North bank
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal? Molineaux
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD? 60's but there in 71
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why? Anfield - memories
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why? Oldham too high , too cold , crap pies.
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly? No spat on at maine road.
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) The Valley ( old Style )
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing? 5 I think
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)? Arsenal 3 Man utd 4 before the Munich crash.
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why? Bergkamp, different class.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal? First hero Joe Baker.
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? 5 players , fees undisclosed.
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to? no
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs? No , I blame the F.A for letting it happen.
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? No more than just Wenger needs changing.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason? The sending off in Paris , Cocu being caught out out for diving at Wembley. Too many things to list.
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury? Preston 1957
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) all of them but mainly clock and then North bank
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal? Molineaux
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD? 60's but there in 71
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why? Anfield - memories
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why? Oldham too high , too cold , crap pies.
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly? No spat on at maine road.
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) The Valley ( old Style )
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing? 5 I think
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)? Arsenal 3 Man utd 4 before the Munich crash.
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why? Bergkamp, different class.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal? First hero Joe Baker.
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? 5 players , fees undisclosed.
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to? no
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs? No , I blame the F.A for letting it happen.
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? No more than just Wenger needs changing.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason? The sending off in Paris , Cocu being caught out out for diving at Wembley. Too many things to list.
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SWLGooner
- Posts: 10483
- Joined: Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:58 pm
- Location: Islington Town Hall, applauding the fourth place trophy.
Re: You as a fan of Arsenal FC.
WOULD DISAGREE WITH THAT. THERE'S LOTS OF DISCUSSION, BUT IT'S NOT A VERY WISE THING TO DO TO VOCALLY DISAGREE WITH WENGER UNLESS YOU HAVE STRENGTH IN LARGE NUMBERS...SammyDroppedHisShorts wrote:I have been watching in my short time on this forum a lot of arguments, disagreements and lack of respect for one another plus for the club itself.
We as fans do have a right to voice our opinions and give pats or knives on/in the back when things are good/bad.
It got me thinking about the type of fan we have on this forum because often on away trips there is very little anto Wenger or Arsenal discussions. I was even surprised to hear Arsenal fans singing "There's only one Arsene Wenger" at Fulham.
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
MY FATHER SUPPORTS ARSENAL. SO I DO.
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
MANCS IN 2000, THIERRY'S WONDER GOAL.
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)
DID NOT HAVE A SEASON TICKET. SAT WHEREVER I WAS GIVEN A TICKET.
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
STAMFORD BRIDGE. 1999. KANU. NEED I SAY MORE?
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
2008, JULIO'S DOUBLE IN THE CARLING CUP. IT MUST BE SAID THAT THIS WAS IN CORPORATE SEATING. I HAVE SINCE BEEN IN THE AWAY END, ALTHOUGH I MANAGED TO AVOID BUYING 40 JAEGER BOMBS.
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
GOODISON. PROPER OLD SCHOOL ATMOSPHERIC GROUND AND EVERTON HAVE GOOD SUPPORT. NO AGGRO THERE EITHER.
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
I HATE OLD TRAFFORD AND EVERYTHING TO DO WITH MANCHESTER UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB. SOULLESS, CORPORATE DUMP WITH PLASTIC TOURIST FANS, AND WE ALWAYS BLOODY LOSE.
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
YES. HAVE HAD HANDBAGS AT OLD TRAFFORD, THE LANE AND THE BRIDGE. (TO BE FAIR AT OT AND SB, IT MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY ME BEING A GOBBY DICKHEAD, AT THE LANE WE JUST GOT STARTED ON OUT OF THE BLUE).
I ALSO RECEIVED A THOROUGH SHOEING IN BISHOPS PARK AFTER FULHAM A FEW YEARS BACK (WE WON 1-0, MANNONE HAD A BLINDER) FOR RESPONDING TO THE TAUNT OF 'ARSENAL ARE SHIT' FROM A BLOKE I KNEW'S BROTHER WITH 'YOU'RE A *word censored* AND YOU KNOW IT, FUCKING DO ONE'. LIKE I SAID, I'M A GOBBY DICKHEAD.
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
NO, WHY WOULD I, I CAN GET THE SAME EXPERIENCE WITH A COACH TRIP ACROSS EUROPE WITH A LOAD OF OAP'S.
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
NOT BEEN TO ANY THAT HAVE SINCE BEEN PHASED OUT.
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
1, AND IT WAS BLOODY MISERABLE.
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
CHELSEA THIS YEAR, BUT IT WOULD BE THE LIVERPOOL 04 GAME HAD I BEEN IN ATTENDANCE.
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
GREATEST PLAYER - DENNIS. NO EXPLANATION NEEDED.
GREATEST PLAYER FOR ARSENAL -THIERRY. MADE EVERY OTHER TEAM LOOK LIKE SPURS.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
TITI.
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
...
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
WE COULD WIN IT SPENDING 15 MILLION, WE COULD FAIL WITH 200. IN REALITY I THINK 40 TO 50, ALTHOUGH HOWEVER MUCH WE SPEND WE WILL NEVER WIN IT AGAIN WITH WENGER IN CHARGE.
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 ARE LIVING BEYOND THEIR MEANS. AND THEY ARE ALSO ABSOLUTE *word censored*.
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
SKY SPORTS. BUT ROMAN MUST TAKE SOME BLAME.
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, HALCYON DAYS OF BEING 1ST OR SECOND MOST YEARS, WITH CUP SUCCESSES, WHICH IS LARGELY DUE TO WENGER'S FORESIGHT. HOWEVER HE HAS TAKEN US AS FAR AS HE CAN, AND HAS BECOME STAGNANT AND REFUSES TO CHANGE.
I WOULD LIKE ANY OF GUARDIOLA, VAN GAAL, KLOPP, MOURINHO, ANCELOTTI OR HIDDINK.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
PARIS 06, AND NOT BY DINT OF EBOUE'S DIVE EITHER. WE DESERVE TO BE THE FIRST TEAM IN LONDON TO WIN IT, AND I DON'T LIKE SMALL CLUBS LIKE VILLA GIVING IT LARGE ABOUT IT.
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
About ten or eleven years ago. Why? Highbury and Dennis Bergkamp, pure magic.
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Never visited a game at Highbury.
My first Arsenal game was in April 2009, at home to Middlesbrough (2-0, Fabregas scored twice).
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)
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4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
AZ Alkmaar in October 2009. I've never been to an away game in the UK.
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
Never
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
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7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
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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)
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11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
None
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Barça away (apart from the game though), the fan zone at Port Olimpic was great.
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Dennis Bergkamp. He's the reason I started to watch Arsenal.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
For me, Thierry Henry and Robert Pires are heroes as well, but not as much as DB10.
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Can't say.
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
A new manager + 80 million Euros would do.
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
Depends on who takes over.
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
He started it, but I don't think you can put the blame on one person.
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?
The Invincibles will never come back. I hope Guardiola or Löw becomes our new manager.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
Paris 2006. I will always think we should've won that game. Never been so disappointed. It probably hurt me more than losing the World Cup final in 2010.
About ten or eleven years ago. Why? Highbury and Dennis Bergkamp, pure magic.
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Never visited a game at Highbury.
My first Arsenal game was in April 2009, at home to Middlesbrough (2-0, Fabregas scored twice).
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)
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4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
AZ Alkmaar in October 2009. I've never been to an away game in the UK.
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
Never
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
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7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
-
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)
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11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
None
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Barça away (apart from the game though), the fan zone at Port Olimpic was great.
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Dennis Bergkamp. He's the reason I started to watch Arsenal.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
For me, Thierry Henry and Robert Pires are heroes as well, but not as much as DB10.
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Can't say.
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
A new manager + 80 million Euros would do.
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
Depends on who takes over.
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
He started it, but I don't think you can put the blame on one person.
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?
The Invincibles will never come back. I hope Guardiola or Löw becomes our new manager.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
Paris 2006. I will always think we should've won that game. Never been so disappointed. It probably hurt me more than losing the World Cup final in 2010.
Re: You as a fan of Arsenal FC.
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
1967. when my dad took me to highbury for the first time
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
As above v Sheff Wed game vs abandoned at half time
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)
Northbanker.it was great in there in the 60's and 70's
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
WHL in 1972 we won 2-1
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?
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
No i was a good runner
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving
Had a few bad experiences with the travel club
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
N/A
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
17 last one in Paris
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Arsenal 4 Liverpool 2 2004
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Dennis and Brady were brilliant but the greatest is Thierry Henry.A football genius.Pace Skill and Brains
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
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 way.we nearly got relegated in the 70's twice.
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
£150m and a manager not afraid to spend it
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
Spurs will get in an even better manager.And Mourinho has said he wants to come back to England
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?
No the damage has been done.By the board and the manager we are no longer a club who wins titles its all about 4th place
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
The loss to Chelsea in the CL.That was the greatest Arsenal team ever and they should have won the big one.
1967. when my dad took me to highbury for the first time
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
As above v Sheff Wed game vs abandoned at half time
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)
Northbanker.it was great in there in the 60's and 70's
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
WHL in 1972 we won 2-1
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?
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
No i was a good runner
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving
Had a few bad experiences with the travel club
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
N/A
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
17 last one in Paris
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
Arsenal 4 Liverpool 2 2004
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Dennis and Brady were brilliant but the greatest is Thierry Henry.A football genius.Pace Skill and Brains
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
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 way.we nearly got relegated in the 70's twice.
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
£150m and a manager not afraid to spend it
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
Spurs will get in an even better manager.And Mourinho has said he wants to come back to England
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?
No the damage has been done.By the board and the manager we are no longer a club who wins titles its all about 4th place
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
The loss to Chelsea in the CL.That was the greatest Arsenal team ever and they should have won the big one.
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Red Snapper
- Posts: 984
- Joined: Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:57 pm
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
1958 at primary school. The kid who was "top dog" was a Gooner so, despite coming from a family of Totts, I followed his lead.
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Good Friday 1963 vWBA; 3-2
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 because that's what you did back then if you were a teenager.
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
Shite Hart Lane
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
Probably 1969. We filled the Paxton end and won 1-0
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
never been
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?
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)
The Dell
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
Three
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
1970 Fairs Cup Final 2nd leg at Highbury
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Can't choose from Brady, Henry or Bergkamp
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
Charlie George
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Not at all. Disinterested crowds of 19,000, crap football, no hint of success.
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
A lot more than we will
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?
Yes. Chelsea were heading for bankruptcy. He bought success for them when they had done nothing to deserve it. Now everyone is looking for mega rich benefactors just 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?
The foundations are all in place, it just needs the will and the right person. Maybe Guardiola but why would he come.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
Like others it has to be the CL final. If that incompetent ref had allowed the goal and left Jens on the pitch or if Heny/Ljunberg converted clear chances, the scoreline may have been different.
1958 at primary school. The kid who was "top dog" was a Gooner so, despite coming from a family of Totts, I followed his lead.
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Good Friday 1963 vWBA; 3-2
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 because that's what you did back then if you were a teenager.
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
Shite Hart Lane
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
Probably 1969. We filled the Paxton end and won 1-0
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
never been
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?
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)
The Dell
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
Three
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
1970 Fairs Cup Final 2nd leg at Highbury
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Can't choose from Brady, Henry or Bergkamp
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
Charlie George
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Not at all. Disinterested crowds of 19,000, crap football, no hint of success.
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
A lot more than we will
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?
Yes. Chelsea were heading for bankruptcy. He bought success for them when they had done nothing to deserve it. Now everyone is looking for mega rich benefactors just 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?
The foundations are all in place, it just needs the will and the right person. Maybe Guardiola but why would he come.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
Like others it has to be the CL final. If that incompetent ref had allowed the goal and left Jens on the pitch or if Heny/Ljunberg converted clear chances, the scoreline may have been different.
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HERE WE GO
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
1963 aged 5 /I lived in Drayton Park
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
1967 V Newcastle
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 North Bank,Moved to the Clock End,Short spell Upper West
back to the clock end then Upper east then North bank NOW lower east
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
WHL or West Ham
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
1971
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
None they are all shite
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why? Everton ,Dangerous as fuck untill the late 90's
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
Run over by horse @ Leeds ,Battered by Police @ Liverpool Black Eyes Bruises various, stabbed on the way to Boro ....
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving? Yes ,but only when I had to.
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury) Plough Lane
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
CL 1
Cup winners cup 2
Eufa 1
FA 9 + 1 Replay ?
Laegue cup 4
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)? whl lesague cup semi replay away to thfc 1987
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Tony Adams
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal? Charlie George
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair? I really enjoyed the 70's and 80's and I dont despair now !
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title? More than we will
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to? WHO ?
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs? WHO ?
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?
You can never go back only forward ,of course we can win again but who will do it is anyone's guess
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason? Easy I would have NEVER moved from Highbury,you know the reason
1963 aged 5 /I lived in Drayton Park
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
1967 V Newcastle
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 North Bank,Moved to the Clock End,Short spell Upper West
back to the clock end then Upper east then North bank NOW lower east
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
WHL or West Ham
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
1971
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
None they are all shite
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why? Everton ,Dangerous as fuck untill the late 90's
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
Run over by horse @ Leeds ,Battered by Police @ Liverpool Black Eyes Bruises various, stabbed on the way to Boro ....
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving? Yes ,but only when I had to.
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury) Plough Lane
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
CL 1
Cup winners cup 2
Eufa 1
FA 9 + 1 Replay ?
Laegue cup 4
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)? whl lesague cup semi replay away to thfc 1987
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Tony Adams
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal? Charlie George
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair? I really enjoyed the 70's and 80's and I dont despair now !
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title? More than we will
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to? WHO ?
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs? WHO ?
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?
You can never go back only forward ,of course we can win again but who will do it is anyone's guess
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason? Easy I would have NEVER moved from Highbury,you know the reason
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Re: You as a fan of Arsenal FC.
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
My dad was a Gooner and he lived close to Arsenal, i was born a month after our double in '71 and i supported Arsenal since i can first remember
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Notts County FA Cup 1979
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 either stood in the clock end next to away fans for a more intense atmosphere or in the middle part of the North Bank
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
WHL
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
1987
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Old Trafford is an impressive ground but hate the fans inside it
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Anfield shit, quiet fans who have a rep that far outweighs anything they actually are
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
Been coined a couple of times at WHL and of all places Norwich no serious injuries just a bump to the head. I was also chased at Stoke in 1990 and had my little brother with me but luckily they didnt get too close
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
Yes and I have but always found the journeys long and boring
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
Another strange one Plough Lane was a shit hole but everytime i went there Arsenal got a good result
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)?
David O'learys Appearance record game was a good one which went back and forth, had a fight on the pitch and even O'leary scored. Also when we beat sp*rs away in 1987 (The David Pleat kerb crawling game)
Ive been to so many games over the years there are some ive prob forgotten about
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Bergkamp
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
I cant remember who my fave player was for my first game but liked Charlie Nicholas and also Steve Williams during the mid to late 80's
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Yes as we were on the verge of greatness only for Wenger to have a mental breakdown, back in the 70's and 80's i didnt expect anything
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
a season or two ago we wouldnt have needed to spend much but now we need a major overhaul
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
No they have a momentum and if cuntknapp is replaced by a good manager they will go on, our days of piss taking are over
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
Yes to a point but as i said earlier we could have won the league in 3 out of the last 4 season if Wenger had dropped the WANKY project and spent some fucking money
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?
Doubt we will ever go back to a team like the invincibles and a team like that may never be seen in English football again. but we def. can get back to challenging again and for me id have Mourinho
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
This is the toughest one ......... for a totally selfish view id stop nayim scoring in 1995 CWC final i was there and it fucked me over for weeks afterwards. Either that or id stop Lehmann getting sent off V Barca in 2006 as the European Cup is the cup i want most as i believe youre not a truly big club in world terms until you have won it
My dad was a Gooner and he lived close to Arsenal, i was born a month after our double in '71 and i supported Arsenal since i can first remember
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Notts County FA Cup 1979
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 either stood in the clock end next to away fans for a more intense atmosphere or in the middle part of the North Bank
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
WHL
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
1987
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
Old Trafford is an impressive ground but hate the fans inside it
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Anfield shit, quiet fans who have a rep that far outweighs anything they actually are
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly?
Been coined a couple of times at WHL and of all places Norwich no serious injuries just a bump to the head. I was also chased at Stoke in 1990 and had my little brother with me but luckily they didnt get too close
9. Have you ever travelled with the travel club and if so do you think its both value for money and time saving?
Yes and I have but always found the journeys long and boring
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including HIghbury)
Another strange one Plough Lane was a shit hole but everytime i went there Arsenal got a good result
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)?
David O'learys Appearance record game was a good one which went back and forth, had a fight on the pitch and even O'leary scored. Also when we beat sp*rs away in 1987 (The David Pleat kerb crawling game)
Ive been to so many games over the years there are some ive prob forgotten about
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why?
Bergkamp
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
I cant remember who my fave player was for my first game but liked Charlie Nicholas and also Steve Williams during the mid to late 80's
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
Yes as we were on the verge of greatness only for Wenger to have a mental breakdown, back in the 70's and 80's i didnt expect anything
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
a season or two ago we wouldnt have needed to spend much but now we need a major overhaul
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
No they have a momentum and if cuntknapp is replaced by a good manager they will go on, our days of piss taking are over
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs?
Yes to a point but as i said earlier we could have won the league in 3 out of the last 4 season if Wenger had dropped the WANKY project and spent some fucking money
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?
Doubt we will ever go back to a team like the invincibles and a team like that may never be seen in English football again. but we def. can get back to challenging again and for me id have Mourinho
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
This is the toughest one ......... for a totally selfish view id stop nayim scoring in 1995 CWC final i was there and it fucked me over for weeks afterwards. Either that or id stop Lehmann getting sent off V Barca in 2006 as the European Cup is the cup i want most as i believe youre not a truly big club in world terms until you have won it
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1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why?
For as long as I can remember, family from Islington and my dad had been going reguarly for years.
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Derby County October 1987 - I was 4, dont remember much about it at all. Turned out I was too young and disinterested and by the sounds of it a bit of a sh*t so despite begging didnt return with my dad again until Ray Kennedys Testimonial in 1991.
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)
Sat in all four and none more frequently than any other, was just a case of get tickets where I could. Although if they were free I did used to like sitting inthe old T1 block in the West Lower next to the away fans in the clock.
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
Old Trafford
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
Never had the credits to get to one, hoping that will change in the next couple of years.
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
OT - for obvious reasons.
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Wigan, towns a shithole, grounds in the middle of nowhere, beers shit and they dont let you take more than two pints away from the bar.
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?
Used it a few times, its not to bad value for money wise but if you are going to be having a boozy one with friends then i wouldnt recommend.
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including Highbury)
Old Wembley, hate the new one
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
One
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
The 5-3 win over Middlesborough in 2004, 3-1 down at half time and on the verge of the missing out on the longest unbeaten run in (ended up equaling Forests record that game I believe??)
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why? Between Henry & Bergkamp, cant pick between the two.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
Loved David Rocastle then it went on to be Ian Wright. Was gutted when they left the club.
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
First real Arsenal memory is Anfield 89, although I knew about the club from my dad and owned shirts etc I didn’t fall in love with them until then so unable to really comment.
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
Not a lot, but I do believe that the wages paid at the club to average players that haven’t produced needs addressing. I believe we are a left back, two strikers and one winger short when everybody is fit.
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
No, I think once they secure CL football again for next year they will be challenging for a while.
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?
We will never see another invincibles again and think we should feel privileged that we were around to support and follow such a great team. As for returning to the top table, football is about money these days and I don’t think we have enough investment in the team to be able to challenge.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
Henrik Larrson coming on for Barcelona in Paris.
For as long as I can remember, family from Islington and my dad had been going reguarly for years.
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury?
Derby County October 1987 - I was 4, dont remember much about it at all. Turned out I was too young and disinterested and by the sounds of it a bit of a sh*t so despite begging didnt return with my dad again until Ray Kennedys Testimonial in 1991.
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)
Sat in all four and none more frequently than any other, was just a case of get tickets where I could. Although if they were free I did used to like sitting inthe old T1 block in the West Lower next to the away fans in the clock.
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal?
Old Trafford
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD?
Never had the credits to get to one, hoping that will change in the next couple of years.
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why?
OT - for obvious reasons.
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why?
Wigan, towns a shithole, grounds in the middle of nowhere, beers shit and they dont let you take more than two pints away from the bar.
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?
Used it a few times, its not to bad value for money wise but if you are going to be having a boozy one with friends then i wouldnt recommend.
10. Which of the old grounds that no longer exist do you miss (not including Highbury)
Old Wembley, hate the new one
11. How many cup finals have you attended with Arsenal playing?
One
12. Which one game stands out for you as the best for entertainment( not including cup finals or title winning matches)?
The 5-3 win over Middlesborough in 2004, 3-1 down at half time and on the verge of the missing out on the longest unbeaten run in (ended up equaling Forests record that game I believe??)
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why? Between Henry & Bergkamp, cant pick between the two.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal?
Loved David Rocastle then it went on to be Ian Wright. Was gutted when they left the club.
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair?
First real Arsenal memory is Anfield 89, although I knew about the club from my dad and owned shirts etc I didn’t fall in love with them until then so unable to really comment.
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title?
Not a lot, but I do believe that the wages paid at the club to average players that haven’t produced needs addressing. I believe we are a left back, two strikers and one winger short when everybody is fit.
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to?
No, I think once they secure CL football again for next year they will be challenging for a while.
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?
We will never see another invincibles again and think we should feel privileged that we were around to support and follow such a great team. As for returning to the top table, football is about money these days and I don’t think we have enough investment in the team to be able to challenge.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason?
Henrik Larrson coming on for Barcelona in Paris.
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Re: You as a fan of Arsenal FC.
1. When did you start supporting Arsenal and why? Kind of 1971. I was 4, living in Australia and loved the cannon in all the papers after the double. But really got into them in 1974-75 when the Oirish lads started coming through. My old man was thrilled that Chippy Stapo and O'Leary signed for The Arsenal and he drilled the Gooners into me. My old man was a Gooner from his time working in London.
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury? 1991 season. Against Liverpool. Was working in London and could finally afford to go.
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). Would go wherever I could get tickets. CE, West, East, NB. But mostly the NB. It was just legendary for me. Later I took a bit of a dislike to the CE (about 1999-ish) because so many of them seemed to think they were superfans.
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal? Liverpool. No hassle from the Scousers as after May 1989 they seemed to respect Gooners alot.
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD? 1991. I still feel dirty.
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why? Anfield for it's granduer.
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why? Old Shatford as it's full of Essex crunts!
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly? Got hit with a coin at WHL in 95 but it was a glancer. Got involved in a bit of a scuffle with the lovely supporters of Galatasaray in Copenhagen in 2000. Luckily wasn't hurt.
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). None.
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)? Too many to narrow it down.
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why? Bergkamp. Pure genius. Vision, touch, control, top technique, hard as nails. He had everything. The best player I've ever seen anywhere anytime.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal? in the 70's it was Chippy. 80's was Rocky and Merse and TA6. 90's Wrighty and Bergkamp. 2000's Bergkamp.
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair? Yes. Because in the 70's/80's we knew no better apart from the 71 double. But now we've tasted more doubles and an unbeaten season and it's harder to accept the current decline especially given the money issues.
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title? No idea. But I know what type of players we need to sign and in what positions we need to sign them.
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to? Yes. Redkrapp is a fucktard but a brilliant man manager he gets the best out of average players. They will fade again without him.
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs? Partly yes. But everyone in the game is now money mental. I blame UEFA and FIFA and the FA as well. All cuntbags.
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? No. The Invincibles was a one off. We can however become competitive again. I'd pick Hiddink, Moron-io or Guardiola or Ancelotti. But we need to change the Board too.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason? There's two. Bergkamp missing the penno against the Manure Filth in 99. We would have won another Double and they would have won fuck all that year. And TH14 bottling the CL final in 06. Bergkamp deserved to finish his career in that game winning that medal. Still haunts me.
Good questions Sammy.
2. When and aginst whom was your first game at Highbury? 1991 season. Against Liverpool. Was working in London and could finally afford to go.
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). Would go wherever I could get tickets. CE, West, East, NB. But mostly the NB. It was just legendary for me. Later I took a bit of a dislike to the CE (about 1999-ish) because so many of them seemed to think they were superfans.
4. Which venue was your first away ground following Arsenal? Liverpool. No hassle from the Scousers as after May 1989 they seemed to respect Gooners alot.
5. When did you first go to White Hart Lane for a NLD? 1991. I still feel dirty.
6. Of the North West grounds which one was/is your favourite and why? Anfield for it's granduer.
7. Of the North West grounds which one was/ is your least favourite and why? Old Shatford as it's full of Essex crunts!
8. Have you ever been hurt at an away ground and how badly? Got hit with a coin at WHL in 95 but it was a glancer. Got involved in a bit of a scuffle with the lovely supporters of Galatasaray in Copenhagen in 2000. Luckily wasn't hurt.
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). None.
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)? Too many to narrow it down.
13. Who for you is the greatest player to wear the shirt and why? Bergkamp. Pure genius. Vision, touch, control, top technique, hard as nails. He had everything. The best player I've ever seen anywhere anytime.
14. If you saw your first game in the 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s who was your hero for Arsenal? in the 70's it was Chippy. 80's was Rocky and Merse and TA6. 90's Wrighty and Bergkamp. 2000's Bergkamp.
15. Are the dark days of the mid 70s and early 80s being eclipsed by the current last five years for despair? Yes. Because in the 70's/80's we knew no better apart from the 71 double. But now we've tasted more doubles and an unbeaten season and it's harder to accept the current decline especially given the money issues.
16. How much realistically do you think Arsenal need to spend to build a team capable of winning the title? No idea. But I know what type of players we need to sign and in what positions we need to sign them.
17. Do you really think the departure of Harry Redknapp will change the fortunes of Tottenham to what we have come accustomed to? Yes. Redkrapp is a fucktard but a brilliant man manager he gets the best out of average players. They will fade again without him.
18. Do you blame Roman Abramovich for the decline of football and the financial restraints it has placed upon other clubs? Partly yes. But everyone in the game is now money mental. I blame UEFA and FIFA and the FA as well. All cuntbags.
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? No. The Invincibles was a one off. We can however become competitive again. I'd pick Hiddink, Moron-io or Guardiola or Ancelotti. But we need to change the Board too.
20. What one moment in Arsenal's history would you change and for what reason? There's two. Bergkamp missing the penno against the Manure Filth in 99. We would have won another Double and they would have won fuck all that year. And TH14 bottling the CL final in 06. Bergkamp deserved to finish his career in that game winning that medal. Still haunts me.
Good questions Sammy.
