The undersigned Arsenal Supporters Groups have united for the first time to express their significant concern at the impact the increase in general admission and season ticket prices for season 2011-12 will have on loyal Arsenal Fans.
In what will be our 125th year anniversary season, the 6.5% increase will only act to marginalise the bedrock of Arsenal supporters from feeling they belong to the club. Arsenal has a proud history of custodianship and social inclusion at Arsenal and this is in danger of being eroded.
This issue has united supporter opinion like no other and it is the first time that so many supporter groups at Arsenal have come together on one issue.
All of the groups below call on the club’s Board to review this decision and take positive actions during the season to ensure that Arsenal’s fans are treated as supporters and not just customers. We also welcome Ivan Gazidis commitment to review the entire ticketing structure and believe that making tickets more affordable should be the number one objective of this exercise.
Arsenal Independent Supporters’ Association (AISA)
REDaction
Arsenal Supporters Trust
The Gooner
Where Has Our Arsenal Gone
Essex Arsenal Supporters Club
Herts & Beds Arsenal Supporters Club
Maidstone Arsenal Supporters Club
West Midlands Arsenal Supporters Club
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Liverpool and Bob Wilson
Liverpool on Sunday, and a chance to close the gap on the Mancs whilst they aren't playing. The Rocket opens at midday with all the usual drinks, food and assorted other stuff. We will head for the ground around 3:30pm, and our big new flag (first seen at the CC final) will be out and about in the North Bank.
As well as Sunday's activities, Bob Wilson will be visiting Emirates Stadium on Monday 18th, as part of his bike ride around all Premier League grounds. He is due to arrive at 2pm, so we are asking those who can make it to meet on the Armoury side of the stadium (near the picture on the outside of the ground that features Bob himself), from 1:30pm. More details about Bob's bike ride here
As well as Sunday's activities, Bob Wilson will be visiting Emirates Stadium on Monday 18th, as part of his bike ride around all Premier League grounds. He is due to arrive at 2pm, so we are asking those who can make it to meet on the Armoury side of the stadium (near the picture on the outside of the ground that features Bob himself), from 1:30pm. More details about Bob's bike ride here
Friday, 1 April 2011
Nine games to go
A few things to let you know about, before tomorrow's game.
1. The Rocket opens at midday, and will be showing the early game - West Ham vs Man Utd. Hopefully West Ham can do us a biiiig favour. We'll have the normal other stuff at The Rocket, like drinks, food, TV and music.
2. After the game, The Rocket is running a special, all-ticket event to remember David Rocastle. If you don't already have a ticket, we're sorry but they are all sold out. If you have a spare ticket for this event, we are sure there will be plenty of takers in the Rocket before the game! We will be selling raffle tickets pre game in The Rocket, for the chance to win some fantastic Arsenal related memorabilia, and to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital - so even if you aren't going to the post match event, you can still buy raffle tickets.
3. Talking of David Rocastle, you would have to have been on another planet to be unaware that yesterday was the tenth anniversary of his untimely death. We have had a big new banner made, which will be making its debut inside the stadium tomorrow. It looks a bit like this.
4. Finally, amidst all the doom and gloom, we are in a title race here. If a hero emerges like Freddie in 2002, we could well be champions in 2 months time. If we are to get anywhere close to that, the team needs your positive support. You may not like Almunia/Bendtner/Denilson/etc - but slating them over the next two months isn't going to make them play any better, or improve our title chances. Now is the time to play our part as SUPPORTERS.
1. The Rocket opens at midday, and will be showing the early game - West Ham vs Man Utd. Hopefully West Ham can do us a biiiig favour. We'll have the normal other stuff at The Rocket, like drinks, food, TV and music.
2. After the game, The Rocket is running a special, all-ticket event to remember David Rocastle. If you don't already have a ticket, we're sorry but they are all sold out. If you have a spare ticket for this event, we are sure there will be plenty of takers in the Rocket before the game! We will be selling raffle tickets pre game in The Rocket, for the chance to win some fantastic Arsenal related memorabilia, and to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital - so even if you aren't going to the post match event, you can still buy raffle tickets.
3. Talking of David Rocastle, you would have to have been on another planet to be unaware that yesterday was the tenth anniversary of his untimely death. We have had a big new banner made, which will be making its debut inside the stadium tomorrow. It looks a bit like this.
4. Finally, amidst all the doom and gloom, we are in a title race here. If a hero emerges like Freddie in 2002, we could well be champions in 2 months time. If we are to get anywhere close to that, the team needs your positive support. You may not like Almunia/Bendtner/Denilson/etc - but slating them over the next two months isn't going to make them play any better, or improve our title chances. Now is the time to play our part as SUPPORTERS.
Friday, 18 March 2011
Crunch time - a view from REDaction
Lots of people have been asking us this week, so here is our view on the current state of all things Arsenal.
With 10 games to go in the League, the supporters main emphasis should be on encouraging the team in their attempts at winning the title. There is nothing to be gained by questioning either the manager or the squad before the end of the season.
Arsene Wenger always says ‘judge me at the end of the season’ and that is what we will do. Only at this stage can anyone make a clear judgment on whether ‘Project Wenger’ is working and whether it is likely to work in the future.
In the meantime, we do have concerns with the rumoured price rise on tickets to general admission levels, and we would encourage the club to look at other areas such as commercial and marketing to improve revenue streams - rather than expecting supporters to dip even further into their pockets in these hard times.
With 10 games to go in the League, the supporters main emphasis should be on encouraging the team in their attempts at winning the title. There is nothing to be gained by questioning either the manager or the squad before the end of the season.
Arsene Wenger always says ‘judge me at the end of the season’ and that is what we will do. Only at this stage can anyone make a clear judgment on whether ‘Project Wenger’ is working and whether it is likely to work in the future.
In the meantime, we do have concerns with the rumoured price rise on tickets to general admission levels, and we would encourage the club to look at other areas such as commercial and marketing to improve revenue streams - rather than expecting supporters to dip even further into their pockets in these hard times.
Monday, 14 March 2011
How to sort out the problems at Arsenal - an email we received
Formation will be Four Three Three.
Player That Need To be Purchase:
Goalkeepers: Ika Casilas of Madrid:
Joe Hart Of Manchester City:
Rob Green: Westham
Defenders:
John Terry of Chelsea:
Rio Fairdinard Of Manchester United:
Ashley Cole Of Chelsea:
Glen Johnson of Liverpool:
Joeleon Lescote Of Manchester City:
Michal Richards Of Manchester City:
Ledly King Of Totenham:
Mathew Upson Of Westham:
Midfielders: Gerrald of liverpool:
Inesta Of Barcelona:
John Bostock Of Totenham:
Forwards: Messi Barcelona:
Christiano Ronaldo: Real madrid:
Kaka Real Madrid:
Maradona's Brother in law at Atlectco Madrid:
Fernando Torres: Liverpool:
Pato Of Ac Milan:
Players That need to be sold:
Defenders: All the Current Arsenal Defenders:
Midfield: All the current Arsenal Midfielders must be sold, and only Fabregas, Jack wilsher , and Aron Ramsey may stay at Arsenal Football Club.
Forwards: All the current forward must be sold, apart from Theo Walcott.
Now if any person who have a problem with this formation and list of purchase players must answer to European Commission.
The valuation of these players will not be a problem, especially its my Birthday and I am in the good mood to spend and have fun with the Toys.
Player That Need To be Purchase:
Goalkeepers: Ika Casilas of Madrid:
Joe Hart Of Manchester City:
Rob Green: Westham
Defenders:
John Terry of Chelsea:
Rio Fairdinard Of Manchester United:
Ashley Cole Of Chelsea:
Glen Johnson of Liverpool:
Joeleon Lescote Of Manchester City:
Michal Richards Of Manchester City:
Ledly King Of Totenham:
Mathew Upson Of Westham:
Midfielders: Gerrald of liverpool:
Inesta Of Barcelona:
John Bostock Of Totenham:
Forwards: Messi Barcelona:
Christiano Ronaldo: Real madrid:
Kaka Real Madrid:
Maradona's Brother in law at Atlectco Madrid:
Fernando Torres: Liverpool:
Pato Of Ac Milan:
Players That need to be sold:
Defenders: All the Current Arsenal Defenders:
Midfield: All the current Arsenal Midfielders must be sold, and only Fabregas, Jack wilsher , and Aron Ramsey may stay at Arsenal Football Club.
Forwards: All the current forward must be sold, apart from Theo Walcott.
Now if any person who have a problem with this formation and list of purchase players must answer to European Commission.
The valuation of these players will not be a problem, especially its my Birthday and I am in the good mood to spend and have fun with the Toys.
Friday, 4 March 2011
If you are going to Barcelona.....
....you may be interested to know that REDaction are running an Arsenal Fanzone (with AFC and Barcelona city council) on the day of the game.
It is at Port Olimpic, in front of the twin towers - open on matchday between 11am and 6pm. Among the things to do there include music, past Arsenal games on big screens, well priced food and drink, and guest appearances from ex-players and Arsenal celebs. So, if you are in town, come and have a beer and a sing song in the company of fellow Gooners.
See you there!
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Rocky Remembered
It is almost ten years since the untimely death of David Rocastle shocked us all.
To remember Rocky, various fans groups are coming together to organise a night of live music and charity fundraising - supported by many of Rocky's former teammates. The venue is The Rocket, the time is after the Blackburn game on Saturday 2nd April.
This means that The Rocket will be an ALL TICKET event after the Blackburn game. Tickets are £10 with all proceeds going to Great Ormond Street. They are selling very fast, but there are two ways you can get hold of one:
1. From this website
2. We will have a very limited number on sale before the Sunderland game this Saturday, from the DJ booth in The Rocket. These are strictly "first come, first served" from around 1:30pm.
More details about the event are here
RIP Rocky - never forgotten
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