(Ed’s note – I’ve run this once before, but promised John I would give it another plug. He’s not far short of getting enough members for official recognition and the benefits it will bring for everyone that joins, so if you were thinking about it, please get in touch with John)

I am writing about the proposed formation of a North East Essex branch of an Arsenal Football Supporters Club.

The club put a small piece on my behalf in the home programme v Blackburn Rovers regarding my proposed branch of the Arsenal Supporters Club. We have a decent number of supporters who have shown an interest, but need a minimum of 50 before asking for official approval. So we are a few short.

I have started a yahoo group for those interested.

Those interested can join the yahoo group or download this flyer. to find out more. Or you can email me direct - [email protected]

To finish, some of the main details taken from the yahoo group front page…

It is hoped that we can form/create a healthy group of members initially through this forum. Then be in a position to be approved by the main Arsenal Football Supporters Club.

There is a branch of the Supporters Club already in existence for those who live in South East Essex. So, we are looking at members of this group to be from towns / villages in North East Essex, e.g.:- Clacton, Halstead, Colchester, Chelmsford, Braintree, Witham, Maldon.

To join, you MUST be a current member of The Arsenal Membership scheme (Silver, Red, Gold or Platinum).