Winning World Cup final tickets: A Croatian Gooner’s story Part 2

When Anita Sambol agreed to be part of FIFA's Fan Movement for the World Cup this summer, she never imagined she'd end the tournament watching her home country in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium. Here, over four parts, she tells her extraordinary tale.

Winning World Cup final tickets: A Croatian Gooner’s story Part 1

When Anita Sambol agreed to be part of FIFA's Fan Movement for the World Cup this summer, she never imagined she'd end the tournament watching her home country in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium. Here, over four parts, she tells her extraordinary tale.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Jack Stephens of Southampton clashes with Jack Wilshere of Arsenal which later leads to Jack Stephens of Southampton being shown a red card during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on April 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal fan comes up with crazy Jack Wilshere conspiracy theory

If you run an Arsenal site and were critical of Jack Wilshere for his role in Mohamed Elneny’s red card at the weekend then did you know you are in the employ of Arsenal, helping to create a narrative for the club?
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Ryan Shawcross of Stoke City and his team mates walk off dejected after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Stoke City at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Stoke being relegated will be hilarious but also sad for Arsenal fans

Arsenal v Stoke was so boring for the first hour that I started writing this article before the halftime whistle had even blown.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Fans watch the match with empty seats all around during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on March 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

‘Spoiled’ Arsenal fans every right to complain as much as Newcastle or anyone else

As fans of rival teams above Arsenal in the league laugh at Arsene Wenger’s men despite their own recent failings, fans of clubs below have started to punch up, hitting out at Arsenal fans as ‘spoilt’ for being unhappy with their team. So at what point is it acceptable to be unhappy with what you see on the pitch and are only fans from certain teams allowed to complain?

Laugh, cry, get angry: 6 moods to deploy this weekend without Arsenal

The Premier League takes a break this weekend, and so do the Arsenal.

Arsenal Sweden: Everything you need to know about Gooners in Sweden

Ahead of Arsenal's game against Östersund, we spoke to Arsenal's official supporter's group from the country and their vice president, Malin Hägg, who kindly wrote this article which includes how Arsenal ended up with a fan group in the country, how it's grown and events they are organising for travelling fans ahead of Thursday's match.

If you think Arsene Wenger is tactically stupid and out-of-touch, read this

An Arsenal fan has described what it was like to finally meet his 'hero' Arsene Wenger at London Colney recently and it seems the encounter couldn't have gone better.

From Belgrade with love: A Croatian Gooner’s trip to watch The Arsenal

Ah, the Europa League! Some hate it, some refuse to acknowledge it but I think most Arsenal fans have grown to love it over the past few group stage matches. Well, at least I have!

15-minute read: Watching Arsenal a dream come true for this Croatian Gooner

As any other Arsenal fan from abroad, visiting London and watching Arsenal play was on the top of my bucket list. This month, it finally happened.

Are Arsenal fans now the most annoying supporters in the country?

As Gooners, we must address the reality that we might well have become the most distasteful fanbase in the Premier League.

Are Arsenal fans now the most annoying supporters in the country?

As Gooners, we must address the reality that we might well have become the most distasteful fanbase in the Premier League.
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How I got involved in an international transfer

Here is a story from a few seasons ago, when I had a small involvement in an international move.

A Londoner’s guide to the less obvious perks of going to PSG away

Going to Paris on your own or with just a couple of you? Don’t fancy getting bevvied up with the away fans? Having just been to Paris a month or so ago, I thought of some things to check out that might not make it to a tour guide or on a fan’s itinerary.
Helen Trantum column

Long read: My Arsenal matchday experience

For every fan that gets to go to every game, there are a hundred more that will never have that chance, so I thought I'd use this week's column to describe what a matchday in the life of Helen looks like, in an effort to share the experience.

It’s the hope that kills you

Arsenal are going to win the league this season.

Five reasons for Arsenal fans to be excited about new season (with videos)

With all the transfer doom and gloom surrounding Arsenal at the moment, it's easy to lose sight of reasons that we should actually get pretty excited about the new Premier League season starting on Saturday (Sunday for us).

Poll: 30% of Arsenal fans would prefer Wenger up front to Van Persie

After we reported that Robin van Persie was being linked with a move back to Arsenal, we noticed that just about every Gooner commenting on the situation would rather stick wasps where the sun don't shine, which gave us an idea.

Did we have a lucky escape not signing Ronald Koeman? 81% of Arsenal fans...

With the news breaking that Dutch manager, Ronald Koeman, has signed for Everton, we put it to you: did Arsenal have a lucky escape by not signing him?

Long read: Arsenal fans freak out as transfer market killed by Euros

Inevitably, in the absence of the potential Vardy transfer meeting deadlines guessed at by journalists, the vacuum of news has been gleefully filled by anyone with a desire to sell stories. Regardless of whether or not there is a story to sell.

Seven signs you’re addicted to Arsenal

Being a football supporter is rarely a rational thing, but for some it's more serious than for others. Is that you?

Five reasons why Arsenal fans should care about Euro 2016

A summer without the Premier League doesn't have to be football-less doom and gloom. Unless that's what you want, that is.
Helen Trantum column

Angry Arsenal fans? City show us how to do fan dismay properly

Can you fall out of love with football?

Five Arsenal fan celebrations we've all witnessed

When a goal goes in, you never know what you're going to get from the people around you. Bet you've seen one of these five...