The Gooner
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The Gooner is an Arsenal
fanzine
, created by the Arsenal F.C. supporters
. A new issue is released approximately every month. The fanzine celebrated its 200th edition in November 2009.
The Gooner is sold at various points on the approach to Arsenal's Emirates Stadium
on matchdays, costing £2 per issue.
The front cover normally contains a witty headline and an Arsenal related picture. The back cover is often a mimicry of a popular film, TV programme or advertising campaign. The back cover often mocks Arsenal's rivals or unpopular (ex) players.
The fanzine has a number of regular features such as "Talking Reds" (the Editor's piece), "The Highbury Spy", "Mickey Cannon" and "Dwight Hart-Lane". The contents range from serious articles submitted by fans aiming a critique at the club, manager or certain players, to light-hearted cartoon sketches. Every issue has a letter page with responses from an Editor.
The Gooner has a website, which is normally updated every day, with postings from regular contributors and fans.
The Gooner is one of a number of Arsenal fanzines such as Highbury High and Up The Arse. It is the highest selling unofficial Arsenal publication and provides an alternative to the official club magazine and programme.
The Gooner was named after ex top boy Desdemona Levy - otherwise known Mr Froggy, he was known for
his towering long stride and sprinting tecqnique, usually running from opposing fans. AKA Luton 1988. He has retired now, and spends his time on dating sites.
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
fanzine
Fanzine
A fanzine is a nonprofessional and nonofficial publication produced by fans of a particular cultural phenomenon for the pleasure of others who share their interest...
, created by the Arsenal F.C. supporters
Arsenal F.C. supporters
London based Arsenal Football Club have developed a strong following since their founding in 1886. Arsenal's fans are often referred to as "Gooners," the name derived from the team's nickname, the "Gunners."...
. A new issue is released approximately every month. The fanzine celebrated its 200th edition in November 2009.
The Gooner is sold at various points on the approach to Arsenal's Emirates Stadium
Emirates Stadium
Ashburton Grove, currently known as the Emirates Stadium, is a UEFA elite football stadium which is home to Arsenal FC, where they moved from Highbury in 2006. It has an current capacity of 60,361, and there have been rumours of an expansion...
on matchdays, costing £2 per issue.
The front cover normally contains a witty headline and an Arsenal related picture. The back cover is often a mimicry of a popular film, TV programme or advertising campaign. The back cover often mocks Arsenal's rivals or unpopular (ex) players.
The fanzine has a number of regular features such as "Talking Reds" (the Editor's piece), "The Highbury Spy", "Mickey Cannon" and "Dwight Hart-Lane". The contents range from serious articles submitted by fans aiming a critique at the club, manager or certain players, to light-hearted cartoon sketches. Every issue has a letter page with responses from an Editor.
The Gooner has a website, which is normally updated every day, with postings from regular contributors and fans.
The Gooner is one of a number of Arsenal fanzines such as Highbury High and Up The Arse. It is the highest selling unofficial Arsenal publication and provides an alternative to the official club magazine and programme.
The Gooner was named after ex top boy Desdemona Levy - otherwise known Mr Froggy, he was known for
his towering long stride and sprinting tecqnique, usually running from opposing fans. AKA Luton 1988. He has retired now, and spends his time on dating sites.