2009 Emirates Cup fixtures leaked

April 13 2009 125 Commented

Emirates Cup

Emirates Cup

By John Loizou

Just like every year in August Arsenal host the Emirates Cup. It’s a small pre-season competition to get the team started off and bring some big names to come and compete with us. We have seen the likes of Real Madrid, Valencia and Juventus all play in the competition.

The Daily Record are highly confident that the following teams will take place in the event, but nothing is solidly confirmed as of yet.

Inter Milan
Paris St Germain
Rangers

Whilst some believe the selected teams are a good choice, fans will argue with the fact the the Scottish giants “Rangers” will be taking part.

The team that lost in last years UEFA Cup Final who then caused mass riots are set to be given an allocated 10,000 seats which could earn the club a total of £750,000.

Many fans are unhappy on this outcome as you can see below:

Scummy fans, “The y**s of Glasgow”.
What happened to attracting “big names” like Inter, Real etc? Rangers are a UEFA club, it would be like bringing Everton to a “big” friendly.

Taken from The Online Gooner

125 Responses to “2009 Emirates Cup fixtures leaked”

  1. Billy McGooner says:

    Could be worse – could’ve been Celtic!

  2. Billy McGooner says:

    Could be worse – could’ve been Celtic!

  3. ThE kInG oF tHe WoRlD says:

    Bring back valencia and David Villa!!!!!!

  4. ThE kInG oF tHe WoRlD says:

    Bring back valencia and David Villa!!!!!!

  5. deepak says:

    would love to see barca there :D

  6. deepak says:

    would love to see barca there :D

  7. Andyyyyyy says:

    Arsenal and Rangers actually used to have a great partnership, playing preseason matches against each other regularly. Why are people complaining about Rangers, in the vast majority of seasons they have been in the Champions League. The same which cannot be said about PSG. Why not get Marseille or Lyon?

  8. Andyyyyyy says:

    Arsenal and Rangers actually used to have a great partnership, playing preseason matches against each other regularly. Why are people complaining about Rangers, in the vast majority of seasons they have been in the Champions League. The same which cannot be said about PSG. Why not get Marseille or Lyon?

  9. Stu says:

    What makes the daily record so confident about this?
    Why would we get 2 teams back that have already participated?
    Inter 2 years ago were beaten by Van Persies screamer and PSG in the first ever one. I doubt and hope they are wrong.

  10. Stu says:

    What makes the daily record so confident about this?
    Why would we get 2 teams back that have already participated?
    Inter 2 years ago were beaten by Van Persies screamer and PSG in the first ever one. I doubt and hope they are wrong.

  11. Richard says:

    “We have seen the likes of Real Madrid, Ajax and Juventus all play in the competition”

    I dont remember Ajax ever playing in the Emirates Cup, you are getting confused with Bergkamps testimonial!

  12. Richard says:

    “We have seen the likes of Real Madrid, Ajax and Juventus all play in the competition”

    I dont remember Ajax ever playing in the Emirates Cup, you are getting confused with Bergkamps testimonial!

  13. fowler says:

    why the fuck are rangers there, they are shit would rather see luton there.

    would love to see barca, valencia, and real madrid so we can show that we are the best team in the world.

  14. fowler says:

    why the fuck are rangers there, they are shit would rather see luton there.

    would love to see barca, valencia, and real madrid so we can show that we are the best team in the world.

  15. gunnerhead says:

    Barca do their promo trips abroad so I don’t think they’ll come to our three day event.

    What’s wrong with Rangers coming. Last year we had Hamburg who eventually won the competition and are now challenging for the title in Germany.

    I like to think we have enough class to invite some “smaller” teams to strut their stuff at our pre-season showcase. Settle down people.

  16. gunnerhead says:

    Barca do their promo trips abroad so I don’t think they’ll come to our three day event.

    What’s wrong with Rangers coming. Last year we had Hamburg who eventually won the competition and are now challenging for the title in Germany.

    I like to think we have enough class to invite some “smaller” teams to strut their stuff at our pre-season showcase. Settle down people.

  17. gunnerhead says:

    fowler: with that lineup we’d only show that we’re the best team against La Liga. Besides, we don’t need proof to show we’re better than Real. We can prove we’re better than Barca in the Champions League final this year.

  18. gunnerhead says:

    fowler: with that lineup we’d only show that we’re the best team against La Liga. Besides, we don’t need proof to show we’re better than Real. We can prove we’re better than Barca in the Champions League final this year.

  19. swedish says:

    would love to see Milan, Bayern Munich and Barca – should be a nice weekend in londin

  20. swedish says:

    would love to see Milan, Bayern Munich and Barca – should be a nice weekend in londin

  21. wenger says:

    dont let the huns play at the home of football

  22. wenger says:

    dont let the huns play at the home of football

  23. Jits says:

    AC Milan, Bayern Munich n FC Barcelona. Those would be my pick.

  24. Jits says:

    AC Milan, Bayern Munich n FC Barcelona. Those would be my pick.

  25. arsenekidz says:

    Why not for once make it intercontinental? A team(club) from Africa, Europe, Asia and South America. It should be interesting and refreshing instead of the usual trend of inviting teams from Europe only.

  26. arsenekidz says:

    Why not for once make it intercontinental? A team(club) from Africa, Europe, Asia and South America. It should be interesting and refreshing instead of the usual trend of inviting teams from Europe only.

  27. Josh says:

    I heard Salamanca are going to be there as part of the partnership shit with us, bit that could be something that i heard.

  28. Josh says:

    I heard Salamanca are going to be there as part of the partnership shit with us, bit that could be something that i heard.

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  31. wondrinfree says:

    Why is everyone down with Rangers? They were UEFA Cup Finalists last year. Perhaps our familiarity with Scotland makes them less attractive but they are at the same level as Ajax, Hamburg, PSG and Athletico Madrid. If Scotland were a 1000 miles away, playing Rangers would be a more interesting proposition.

    To limit our scope to the top 3 Spanish and Italian sides is not only arrogant (as if they haven’t got plans themselves) but would quickly become boring. Surely a good mix of decent teams and special ones would be better for the long run.

    arsenekidz’s idea of an inter-continental cup would be excellent if it could be organised although I’d still like atleast another top European side in the mix.

  32. wondrinfree says:

    Why is everyone down with Rangers? They were UEFA Cup Finalists last year. Perhaps our familiarity with Scotland makes them less attractive but they are at the same level as Ajax, Hamburg, PSG and Athletico Madrid. If Scotland were a 1000 miles away, playing Rangers would be a more interesting proposition.

    To limit our scope to the top 3 Spanish and Italian sides is not only arrogant (as if they haven’t got plans themselves) but would quickly become boring. Surely a good mix of decent teams and special ones would be better for the long run.

    arsenekidz’s idea of an inter-continental cup would be excellent if it could be organised although I’d still like atleast another top European side in the mix.

  33. Davey says:

    I would have game 1: Rangers Vs Barcelona
    Game 2: Arsenal vs UD Salamanca

    I know there are two Spanish teams but i would like to see Rangers getting beaten and the chance to see Henry again. Also Arsenal would be able to beat Salamanca, who have a partnership with Arsenal. Many of our players go on loan to them etc.

  34. Davey says:

    I would have game 1: Rangers Vs Barcelona
    Game 2: Arsenal vs UD Salamanca

    I know there are two Spanish teams but i would like to see Rangers getting beaten and the chance to see Henry again. Also Arsenal would be able to beat Salamanca, who have a partnership with Arsenal. Many of our players go on loan to them etc.

  35. Ross says:

    Rangers are pure scum. Absolute bigots and nothing else

  36. Ross says:

    Rangers are pure scum. Absolute bigots and nothing else

  37. Could I just remind Arse fans that Rangers have won over fifty domestic league titles, been regulars in the Champions League, and UEFA Cup and beaten the best sides in England while competing in these tournaments. The Manchester issue has been proven in the Courts to be a started by frightened Police who spun a web of lies to protect their jobs. The majority of Rangers fans are law abiding citizens who would only improve The Emirates Cup. Last year was a bore, only the hospitality suite made the trip to London worth while.

  38. Could I just remind Arse fans that Rangers have won over fifty domestic league titles, been regulars in the Champions League, and UEFA Cup and beaten the best sides in England while competing in these tournaments. The Manchester issue has been proven in the Courts to be a started by frightened Police who spun a web of lies to protect their jobs. The majority of Rangers fans are law abiding citizens who would only improve The Emirates Cup. Last year was a bore, only the hospitality suite made the trip to London worth while.

  39. David says:

    What is the problem with having Rangers there? I went to the Emirates cup 2 years ago and although it was a good day out, the atmosphere was severly lacking!

    Rangers fans will bring a bit of life and noise to what is normally a rather dull, quiet atmosphere.

  40. David says:

    What is the problem with having Rangers there? I went to the Emirates cup 2 years ago and although it was a good day out, the atmosphere was severly lacking!

    Rangers fans will bring a bit of life and noise to what is normally a rather dull, quiet atmosphere.

  41. king gooner says:

    yeah they’ll bring a bit of life & then try & kill it-a recipe for disaster if i ever heard it-if some muppet at the club has arranged this they need shooting-there will be endless agro from pissed up jimmys looking for agro & an attepmt to wreck the stadium-ask manchester city if in doubt-why not invite millwall as well & make sure it ends in a bloodbath MADNESS!!!!!!!

  42. king gooner says:

    yeah they’ll bring a bit of life & then try & kill it-a recipe for disaster if i ever heard it-if some muppet at the club has arranged this they need shooting-there will be endless agro from pissed up jimmys looking for agro & an attepmt to wreck the stadium-ask manchester city if in doubt-why not invite millwall as well & make sure it ends in a bloodbath MADNESS!!!!!!!

  43. true blue says:

    get your facts right king gooner wasnt 1 arrest in stadium only in city centre after over hyped riot police charged at anybody within baton distance. gunnerhead you should have a look at both teams history and then tell me who the smaller team is. ross & wenger not worthy of a responce. WATP

  44. true blue says:

    get your facts right king gooner wasnt 1 arrest in stadium only in city centre after over hyped riot police charged at anybody within baton distance. gunnerhead you should have a look at both teams history and then tell me who the smaller team is. ross & wenger not worthy of a responce. WATP

  45. rangers loyal says:

    You think Rangers are such a poor team then just wait and see if you get the chance to play us. I would like to know any other team that would bring 25′000 to London. Just wait and see what a great support we will bring.

  46. rangers loyal says:

    You think Rangers are such a poor team then just wait and see if you get the chance to play us. I would like to know any other team that would bring 25′000 to London. Just wait and see what a great support we will bring.

  47. David27 says:

    Would love to see Rangers down in London for this the atmosphere they would create would be absolutely amazing and there would be no trouble with the genuine Rangers fans.

  48. David27 says:

    Would love to see Rangers down in London for this the atmosphere they would create would be absolutely amazing and there would be no trouble with the genuine Rangers fans.

  49. Gooner Mike says:

    Why the fuck are we playing Rangers? They’re a bunch of bigots.

    They seem to think they’ve got some relationship with us, as we played them back in the day. Newsflash, we don’t want anything to do with you!!!!!!

    No doubt all the thugs from SW6 will come down as well to support their “brothers in blue”. I’ll certainly be giving this a miss!

  50. Gooner Mike says:

    Why the fuck are we playing Rangers? They’re a bunch of bigots.

    They seem to think they’ve got some relationship with us, as we played them back in the day. Newsflash, we don’t want anything to do with you!!!!!!

    No doubt all the thugs from SW6 will come down as well to support their “brothers in blue”. I’ll certainly be giving this a miss!

  51. Peter says:

    I’m an Arsenal and Rangers fan and I’m appalled.

    The Manchester problems were caused by the Police. The police there obviously underestimated the fans presence.

    There would be NO trouble in London. The London police know how to deal with football fans, and wouldn’t challenge like that.

    Stop being so arrogant, guys. I believe Rangers have won more trophies.

  52. Peter says:

    I’m an Arsenal and Rangers fan and I’m appalled.

    The Manchester problems were caused by the Police. The police there obviously underestimated the fans presence.

    There would be NO trouble in London. The London police know how to deal with football fans, and wouldn’t challenge like that.

    Stop being so arrogant, guys. I believe Rangers have won more trophies.

  53. Large John says:

    Rangers will be an attractive proposition as they are guaranteed to bring thousands of fans to the tournament. There wont be any trouble unless it is started by others.

    Pay no attention to those who spout bigotry and bile. By that i mean the Sellic fans.

  54. Large John says:

    Rangers will be an attractive proposition as they are guaranteed to bring thousands of fans to the tournament. There wont be any trouble unless it is started by others.

    Pay no attention to those who spout bigotry and bile. By that i mean the Sellic fans.

  55. Peter File says:

    ‘Jock Leave those kids alone’

  56. Peter File says:

    ‘Jock Leave those kids alone’

  57. Keldo says:

    Gooner Mike, I assume you don’t want Barca, Real Madrid etc either due to the bigotry and sectarianism elements within their support?

    On the Links with Arsenal IIRC Rangers loaned Arsenal a few quid back in the day and Arsenal repaid that with cash and a gift of some shares, which Rangers still have. So there is some sort of historical link there.

  58. Keldo says:

    Gooner Mike, I assume you don’t want Barca, Real Madrid etc either due to the bigotry and sectarianism elements within their support?

    On the Links with Arsenal IIRC Rangers loaned Arsenal a few quid back in the day and Arsenal repaid that with cash and a gift of some shares, which Rangers still have. So there is some sort of historical link there.

  59. Gooner_Bear says:

    I’m a Rangers fan living in London and now have a ST for the emirates. I believe Rangers coming down would only be a good thing only the true fans would travel down for the games. Also Rangers would do us good its the tough tackling British style teams we struggle against could only improve our game.

    Also who else would bring 20-25,ooo fans down
    I hope this goes ahead

  60. Gooner_Bear says:

    I’m a Rangers fan living in London and now have a ST for the emirates. I believe Rangers coming down would only be a good thing only the true fans would travel down for the games. Also Rangers would do us good its the tough tackling British style teams we struggle against could only improve our game.

    Also who else would bring 20-25,ooo fans down
    I hope this goes ahead

  61. Queens 11 says:

    Rangers Football Club – officially the most successful club team in the world ! No one Likes us, WE DONT CARE !

  62. Queens 11 says:

    Rangers Football Club – officially the most successful club team in the world ! No one Likes us, WE DONT CARE !

  63. Paul B says:

    Wish we werent playing londons 4th team, would prefer Chelsea, in fact would prefer Charlton to boring boring arsenal

  64. Paul B says:

    Wish we werent playing londons 4th team, would prefer Chelsea, in fact would prefer Charlton to boring boring arsenal

  65. Budgies In Various Colours says:

    Would be tremendous to do down to London. Fulham and Derby trips were excellent.
    I can’t understand why people are so up in arms about Rangers attending their city.
    Only a couple of years back no-one complained when Celtic were parading by the palace shouting abuse at OUR queen.
    Double standards lads.

  66. Budgies In Various Colours says:

    Would be tremendous to do down to London. Fulham and Derby trips were excellent.
    I can’t understand why people are so up in arms about Rangers attending their city.
    Only a couple of years back no-one complained when Celtic were parading by the palace shouting abuse at OUR queen.
    Double standards lads.

  67. Rafa says:

    Gooner Mike, i think yo are the bigot, it has been proven in court that the the REAL Rangers fans did NOT cause all the trouble in Manchester, the POLICE caused MOST of it,

    You sound like a real fan, NOT.

    “I’m not going, cause the big bad Scots are comming down “.

  68. Rafa says:

    Gooner Mike, i think yo are the bigot, it has been proven in court that the the REAL Rangers fans did NOT cause all the trouble in Manchester, the POLICE caused MOST of it,

    You sound like a real fan, NOT.

    “I’m not going, cause the big bad Scots are comming down “.

  69. Jordan-Rangers+Arsenal says:

    Can’t understand the problem with the fans. Only the real fans would travel unlike Manchester. We would only bring an amazing atmosphere and no trouble. It gives the real fans a chance to show what they are like and not the thugs who call theselves fans of the WORLDS MOST SUCCESSFUL CLUB. W.A.T.P

  70. Jordan-Rangers+Arsenal says:

    Can’t understand the problem with the fans. Only the real fans would travel unlike Manchester. We would only bring an amazing atmosphere and no trouble. It gives the real fans a chance to show what they are like and not the thugs who call theselves fans of the WORLDS MOST SUCCESSFUL CLUB. W.A.T.P

  71. Proud Ger says:

    Arsenal? Where is that?,who cares?

    I shall assemble the horses and call in the braves.

    The Rangers are coming.

  72. Proud Ger says:

    Arsenal? Where is that?,who cares?

    I shall assemble the horses and call in the braves.

    The Rangers are coming.

  73. bluenose says:

    quite surprised by some of your comments here gunners. yous cant know very much about Rangers, one things guaranteed we will bring more fans than any other club in the world and this can only be a good advertisement for your clubs tournament. also yous seem to be very eager for madrids, barcas etc to prove “your the best in the world” well you wont prove that by winning a friendly tournament held at your own ground. cmon lads

  74. bluenose says:

    quite surprised by some of your comments here gunners. yous cant know very much about Rangers, one things guaranteed we will bring more fans than any other club in the world and this can only be a good advertisement for your clubs tournament. also yous seem to be very eager for madrids, barcas etc to prove “your the best in the world” well you wont prove that by winning a friendly tournament held at your own ground. cmon lads

  75. bonhillbill says:

    Rangers will bring a crowd that would be unmatched by anybody else that Eglands 5th best team invited to their tournament. There used to be a historical tie up between the teams that was a genuine friendship,in fact Rangers loaned you “Big Boys” some cash in your time of need…but hey we’re bigots and no one likes us. Think we care?

  76. bonhillbill says:

    Rangers will bring a crowd that would be unmatched by anybody else that Eglands 5th best team invited to their tournament. There used to be a historical tie up between the teams that was a genuine friendship,in fact Rangers loaned you “Big Boys” some cash in your time of need…but hey we’re bigots and no one likes us. Think we care?

  77. Tottenham Loyal says:

    Arsenal are small fry compared to the Mighty Rangers Rather they were come than the scum of celtic

    Lets sway Arsenal and celtic a right scumbag pairing

  78. Tottenham Loyal says:

    Arsenal are small fry compared to the Mighty Rangers Rather they were come than the scum of celtic

    Lets sway Arsenal and celtic a right scumbag pairing

  79. Essex Gunner says:

    why are loads of Rangers fans on here going on about their support? who cares that you’ll bring 20k down, it’s your cup final. Obviously you’ll bring a lot of fans down, no doubt flashing at old ladies on the tube, i know you jocks love to expose yourselves.

    As for the yid, i’d take Celtic over you mugs anyday!!! Have you ever seen tottenham win the league? HAVE YOU FUCK!

  80. Essex Gunner says:

    why are loads of Rangers fans on here going on about their support? who cares that you’ll bring 20k down, it’s your cup final. Obviously you’ll bring a lot of fans down, no doubt flashing at old ladies on the tube, i know you jocks love to expose yourselves.

    As for the yid, i’d take Celtic over you mugs anyday!!! Have you ever seen tottenham win the league? HAVE YOU FUCK!

  81. Rafa says:

    Essex Gunner, Maybe we have something worth flashing.

  82. Rafa says:

    Essex Gunner, Maybe we have something worth flashing.

  83. Bosh says:

    I really dont understand the negative hype surrounding the Rangers support. Massive in numbers and the vast, vast majority of which are top guys always up for a party. Surely this is exactly what an otherwise dull preseaon tourney needs, a bit of atmosphere??

    As for this being rangers “cup final”, what utter arrogant shit. They’ve won more competitions than any other club in the world, have a world-wide support which dwarfs all english clubs bar Pool and Man U, and create a tremendous atmosphere…. give them some respect, they certainly deserve it.

    P.S. The “jock” and “jimmy” stuff is xenophobic and makes you guys look like ill-educated pricks.

    I’d urge all Gooners to turn out and mingle with some of the greatest supporters in the world – you will only be warmly received.

  84. Bosh says:

    I really dont understand the negative hype surrounding the Rangers support. Massive in numbers and the vast, vast majority of which are top guys always up for a party. Surely this is exactly what an otherwise dull preseaon tourney needs, a bit of atmosphere??

    As for this being rangers “cup final”, what utter arrogant shit. They’ve won more competitions than any other club in the world, have a world-wide support which dwarfs all english clubs bar Pool and Man U, and create a tremendous atmosphere…. give them some respect, they certainly deserve it.

    P.S. The “jock” and “jimmy” stuff is xenophobic and makes you guys look like ill-educated pricks.

    I’d urge all Gooners to turn out and mingle with some of the greatest supporters in the world – you will only be warmly received.

  85. Gooner_Bear says:

    Essex Gunner Calm down dear dont get your knickers in a twist.
    Rangers have a far bigger fan base than Arsenal and are far more succesful. If Rangers were getting the Tv money Arsenal were the Gap would be much closer between the two teams.
    And please leave the xenophobic comments out

  86. Gooner_Bear says:

    Essex Gunner Calm down dear dont get your knickers in a twist.
    Rangers have a far bigger fan base than Arsenal and are far more succesful. If Rangers were getting the Tv money Arsenal were the Gap would be much closer between the two teams.
    And please leave the xenophobic comments out

  87. Proud Ger says:

    Essex gunner- Declan from Croy more like.

  88. Proud Ger says:

    Essex gunner- Declan from Croy more like.

  89. GersFan says:

    Dont woory about the Bears flashing. Its the “Tranny Army” who do that. Grown men parading about in skirts wearing daft hats and acting like weans (children to you sasenachs). Ypou wont find a Kilt amongst the Ranges support and dont be so bloody parochial. If you think your as good as Barca or Real prove. Win the Champions League.

  90. GersFan says:

    Dont woory about the Bears flashing. Its the “Tranny Army” who do that. Grown men parading about in skirts wearing daft hats and acting like weans (children to you sasenachs). Ypou wont find a Kilt amongst the Ranges support and dont be so bloody parochial. If you think your as good as Barca or Real prove. Win the Champions League.

  91. shoreditch says:

    PSG and Rangers!?!? Hardly quality Euro teams for a pre-season workout!

  92. shoreditch says:

    PSG and Rangers!?!? Hardly quality Euro teams for a pre-season workout!

  93. RangersLoyal says:

    We will just be lookin for a good booze up and somewhere to watch the game. Fuckin arsenal fans saying we are bigots and such, that why only the rich and famous can afford a season ticket, no wonder the atmosphere at the Emirates is shite. NO SURRENDER

  94. RangersLoyal says:

    We will just be lookin for a good booze up and somewhere to watch the game. Fuckin arsenal fans saying we are bigots and such, that why only the rich and famous can afford a season ticket, no wonder the atmosphere at the Emirates is shite. NO SURRENDER

  95. Rangers fan says:

    Chelsea came up for a pre-season two years ago. Chelsea lost. Chelsea had a good pre-season work out.

    Arsenal v Rangers – never met in the CL. Well then, the selection for this Cup is something different isn’t it?

    If it’s on, then we’re coming down. An event to look forward to and enjoy. We’ll sing GSTQ and Rule Britania or would Arsenal fans rather hear IRA and f**k the Queen songs sung in their beloved ground?

  96. Rangers fan says:

    Chelsea came up for a pre-season two years ago. Chelsea lost. Chelsea had a good pre-season work out.

    Arsenal v Rangers – never met in the CL. Well then, the selection for this Cup is something different isn’t it?

    If it’s on, then we’re coming down. An event to look forward to and enjoy. We’ll sing GSTQ and Rule Britania or would Arsenal fans rather hear IRA and f**k the Queen songs sung in their beloved ground?

  97. John McCrae says:

    Rangers and Arsenal played each other for years pre season. Highbury was based on the design of Ibrox.

    The press we got from Manchester was wrong. We had 19 games in Europe that season without one arrest. Manchester couldn’t handle the volume of fans. The riot police over-reacted when 20 odd thousand were turned away from one screening area when a screen broke down with minutes to go before kick off. The entire public transport system closed early and taxis disappeared. Bars and restaurants closed. Yes there were a couple of hundred idiots who ruined things, but in a crowd estimated to be almost a quarter of a million, that is a tiny (tho unacceptable) minority. Proportionally, there are more arrests at your average EPL game.

    And for those on here who say we are bigots, get it right. We fly the Union Jack, we honour the Queen. Check out which Scottish team has the fans that sing songs praising the I.R.A.

  98. John McCrae says:

    Rangers and Arsenal played each other for years pre season. Highbury was based on the design of Ibrox.

    The press we got from Manchester was wrong. We had 19 games in Europe that season without one arrest. Manchester couldn’t handle the volume of fans. The riot police over-reacted when 20 odd thousand were turned away from one screening area when a screen broke down with minutes to go before kick off. The entire public transport system closed early and taxis disappeared. Bars and restaurants closed. Yes there were a couple of hundred idiots who ruined things, but in a crowd estimated to be almost a quarter of a million, that is a tiny (tho unacceptable) minority. Proportionally, there are more arrests at your average EPL game.

    And for those on here who say we are bigots, get it right. We fly the Union Jack, we honour the Queen. Check out which Scottish team has the fans that sing songs praising the I.R.A.

  99. Rangers Till I Die says:

    Coulnd’t have put it better John. Altho it seems like some of the idiots on here don’t want to listen. They have already made up their mind going by media reports. The same media they probably slag off for telling lies about their club(s)

    Rangers took 250,000 people to manchester and how many caused bother? A few hundred? How many are the police looking to question? 50?

    GMP and Manchester city council were not ready for such an invasion of Rangers fans. Even tho they were warned to expect it. They have to take alot of the blame.

  100. Rangers Till I Die says:

    Coulnd’t have put it better John. Altho it seems like some of the idiots on here don’t want to listen. They have already made up their mind going by media reports. The same media they probably slag off for telling lies about their club(s)

    Rangers took 250,000 people to manchester and how many caused bother? A few hundred? How many are the police looking to question? 50?

    GMP and Manchester city council were not ready for such an invasion of Rangers fans. Even tho they were warned to expect it. They have to take alot of the blame.

  101. Big Hec says:

    I’ll be bringing my Mrs down if this comes off

    We were in Manchester and enjoyed mingling pre match with the locals, had a great time

    19 games in total in Europe last year, including 20,000 at Barcelona (the biggest travelling support in the CL ever) and not one arrest until the GMP overreacted – check You tube for evidence of them – they could teach the met a thing or 2 about overreacting!

    Ask the Derby fans about the 20,000 who came down for Ted McMin’s testimonial, we came, we sang, we drank the bars dry and we went home – no trouble, no arrests.

    Ignore the trouble makers from Croy and Gargngad and greet the Rangers supporters who will be there for a good time and to watch a game of football

  102. Big Hec says:

    I’ll be bringing my Mrs down if this comes off

    We were in Manchester and enjoyed mingling pre match with the locals, had a great time

    19 games in total in Europe last year, including 20,000 at Barcelona (the biggest travelling support in the CL ever) and not one arrest until the GMP overreacted – check You tube for evidence of them – they could teach the met a thing or 2 about overreacting!

    Ask the Derby fans about the 20,000 who came down for Ted McMin’s testimonial, we came, we sang, we drank the bars dry and we went home – no trouble, no arrests.

    Ignore the trouble makers from Croy and Gargngad and greet the Rangers supporters who will be there for a good time and to watch a game of football

  103. Liam says:

    Rangers will bring more than 20k fans, we will make the tournament, it will be the best atmosphere the Emiraes has ever seen and her Majesty may pop down to watch her 2 favourite teams, the Gorgie Loyal will be there and we cant wait. I hope you cockneys are up for a good party because the Bears are always provide an amazing party atmosphere. Well done Arsenal and Rangers, this will be brilliant, 2 great football names.

  104. Liam says:

    Rangers will bring more than 20k fans, we will make the tournament, it will be the best atmosphere the Emiraes has ever seen and her Majesty may pop down to watch her 2 favourite teams, the Gorgie Loyal will be there and we cant wait. I hope you cockneys are up for a good party because the Bears are always provide an amazing party atmosphere. Well done Arsenal and Rangers, this will be brilliant, 2 great football names.

  105. True Blue says:

    The Arsenal fans are already worried about Rangers fans coming to their stadium as if its an invasion. Its a pre season tournament which I attended last year and was bored due to the lack of atmoshphere. This is what we bring to any game and the team won’t be there just to make up the numbers.

  106. True Blue says:

    The Arsenal fans are already worried about Rangers fans coming to their stadium as if its an invasion. Its a pre season tournament which I attended last year and was bored due to the lack of atmoshphere. This is what we bring to any game and the team won’t be there just to make up the numbers.

  107. PAUL says:

    don`t think rangers should be there to be honest, we want a competition not a walk in the park over rangers, someone like barca maybe.

  108. PAUL says:

    don`t think rangers should be there to be honest, we want a competition not a walk in the park over rangers, someone like barca maybe.

  109. Jimmy says:

    Well come on down Arsenal fans !

    Turn the clock back 10 years before your resurgence and you’ll find Rangers toyed,and I MEAN toyed with Arsenal in a 3-0 win in Richard Gough’s testimonial.It’s OK to have the big bucks now though.

    Anyway,now that I’ve got that off my chest.Give Rangers fans their due.You get what you see with them.
    If you don’t like them don’t go.I know I’d have them any time over the anti-English,anti-British mob

  110. Jimmy says:

    Well come on down Arsenal fans !

    Turn the clock back 10 years before your resurgence and you’ll find Rangers toyed,and I MEAN toyed with Arsenal in a 3-0 win in Richard Gough’s testimonial.It’s OK to have the big bucks now though.

    Anyway,now that I’ve got that off my chest.Give Rangers fans their due.You get what you see with them.
    If you don’t like them don’t go.I know I’d have them any time over the anti-English,anti-British mob

  111. matt p says:

    Those ‘high & mighty’ Arsenal fans who are not happy with RANGERS visit should remember we won both Cups and were UEFA Cup finalists last season.
    I dont think you won anything last year and are yet to this year.
    They should come along to witness us singing God Save The Queen – a song very few Arsenal players would recognise – and also see one of the finest followings of a football club in Europe.
    Money isnt everything.

  112. matt p says:

    Those ‘high & mighty’ Arsenal fans who are not happy with RANGERS visit should remember we won both Cups and were UEFA Cup finalists last season.
    I dont think you won anything last year and are yet to this year.
    They should come along to witness us singing God Save The Queen – a song very few Arsenal players would recognise – and also see one of the finest followings of a football club in Europe.
    Money isnt everything.

  113. Davie says:

    re Fowler.

    Thats a bit harsh mate, i mean Luton?

    Come on big man.Give the gers a bit of credit. I think you are all really shittin it because you know we’ll come down there and show you up on your own patch dont you?

    Lets face it, ANY team could compete in the premiership if they had a multi millionaire owner!

    Rangers ARE a far bigger club than Arsenal ever will be,its only because we’re hampered by the pishy SPL that we cant attract the kind of player that wants to play for Rangers!

    WATP

  114. Davie says:

    re Fowler.

    Thats a bit harsh mate, i mean Luton?

    Come on big man.Give the gers a bit of credit. I think you are all really shittin it because you know we’ll come down there and show you up on your own patch dont you?

    Lets face it, ANY team could compete in the premiership if they had a multi millionaire owner!

    Rangers ARE a far bigger club than Arsenal ever will be,its only because we’re hampered by the pishy SPL that we cant attract the kind of player that wants to play for Rangers!

    WATP

  115. Bridgeton Loyal Rangers Supporters Club says:

    Yous Arsenal fans are a joke.
    Just because yous get mega bucks from tv rights etc yous think yous are up there with the greatest?
    When was the last time yous won a trophy ?
    Weve got the greatest support in the world and yous are running scared if you ask me. Emirates is possibly the worst atmosphere down south. I cant wait to for this party if it is confirmed :D Even though we’d much rather go to the bridge , anyday!
    Rangers – Chelsea 1
    Blues Brothers

  116. Bridgeton Loyal Rangers Supporters Club says:

    Yous Arsenal fans are a joke.
    Just because yous get mega bucks from tv rights etc yous think yous are up there with the greatest?
    When was the last time yous won a trophy ?
    Weve got the greatest support in the world and yous are running scared if you ask me. Emirates is possibly the worst atmosphere down south. I cant wait to for this party if it is confirmed :D Even though we’d much rather go to the bridge , anyday!
    Rangers – Chelsea 1
    Blues Brothers

  117. Steve Dub says:

    PSG will be there! Cool, i like them. They’ve got to be better oppenents than Rangers.

  118. Steve Dub says:

    PSG will be there! Cool, i like them. They’ve got to be better oppenents than Rangers.

  119. ManCityDave says:

    ddont let Rangers near your ground they are a disgrace the things they got up to in the streets of manchester during the day was stomach churning

  120. ManCityDave says:

    ddont let Rangers near your ground they are a disgrace the things they got up to in the streets of manchester during the day was stomach churning

  121. CelticRam73 says:

    Im a celtic/derby fan & believe it or not i attended a game a few years back as a pre-season benefit match for ted mcminn between derby vs rangers of which they brought down 15,000 well behaved fans,I think both Celtic & Rangers are 2 of the biggest away supported teams in the world & english clubs should be privilaged to have them playing down in england….Btw incase anyones forgot Celtic have only lost 1 game to an english team in europe at home & gave clubs a good run for their money at there own grounds as has rangers so why not be invited to play in these tournys!!!!

  122. CelticRam73 says:

    Im a celtic/derby fan & believe it or not i attended a game a few years back as a pre-season benefit match for ted mcminn between derby vs rangers of which they brought down 15,000 well behaved fans,I think both Celtic & Rangers are 2 of the biggest away supported teams in the world & english clubs should be privilaged to have them playing down in england….Btw incase anyones forgot Celtic have only lost 1 game to an english team in europe at home & gave clubs a good run for their money at there own grounds as has rangers so why not be invited to play in these tournys!!!!

  123. TELBOY says:

    Surely not inviting a load of pissed up jocks for a pre season friendly wont go down to well! The majority have only two things in mind and the second one is trying to remember the next day ! come on Arsenal invite some talent and culture please !

  124. TELBOY says:

    Surely not inviting a load of pissed up jocks for a pre season friendly wont go down to well! The majority have only two things in mind and the second one is trying to remember the next day ! come on Arsenal invite some talent and culture please !

  125. JAMSA 72 (WATP) says:

    To all the the muppets thats commented on our great club it was a minority of fans who misbehaved in Manchester,not bad out of 250,000.
    And to all the muppets that said we are a small club.
    (52 Championships)
    (118 Trophies)
    (250,000 at Manchester)
    And last but not least the best club and the best fans in the world so GIRUY all because no one likes us we don`t care.
    (WE ARE THE PEOPLE)

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