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Ray Parlour in the current Issue of The Gooner

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28 March, 2014 9:00 18 comments
Ray Parlour in the current Issue of The Gooner

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So, the penultimate issue of the season, and as we need to shift some copies, a few words to entice those who did not take the opportunity to buy the fanzine on Tuesday evening at the Swansea match. For The Gooner to continue, we need to sell in sufficient numbers, so please excuse the occasional plug of this nature. We hope the day of the fanzine is not reaching its end, but it is getting tougher.

Firstly, let’s mention an interview with the Romford Pele himself, Ray Parlour, in which he tells Layth Yousif about captaining Arsenal when they beat Inter 5-1 in the San Siro, the difference between working under George Graham and Arsene Wenger, his favourite victory over Spurs and much more. A fine read.

There is plenty more nostalgia in the form of a special feature on Nike Kits down the years, in which contributors recall particular memories, either personal or of the team, related to one particular strip. The continuing regular on players on the stadium cores reaches number 31 and is about Charlie George this time around. The Arsenal Programme Through The Ages returns and covers 1975-76. There is also a four page feature on the 1970-71 double season.

There is a trip report from Bayern Munich, reflections on Yaya Sanogo, a critique of Nicklas Bendtner and a look behind the reality of the idea that Arsenal regularly collapse towards the tail end of the season. There is a decent dose of humour, including Arsenal’s Hidden History explaining the lengthy injury absences suffered by Rosicky, Vermaelen and Wilshere in recent years. And Tim Sherwood is the butt of more than one photo funny.

All the regulars are there, including In the Away End, the Spy, Mickey Cannon, North Bank Times, Inbox, 91st Minute etc, so you will definitely be getting your £2.50’s worth if you purchase a copy before or after the Man City game, as well as helping The Gooner to survive.

All material in the issue is exclusive and cannot be read online.

The current issue of The Gooner can also be bought online here.

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  1. the real maguiresbridge.

    Mar 30, 2014, 13:47 #48633

    Sounds like a good idea especially the taverns that's if i can find a Gunnersaurus costume i might ask the big man himself.

  2. maguirebridge gooner

    Mar 30, 2014, 11:55 #48625

    I'm doing a sponsored walk from the old Highbury stadium to the Emirates dressed in a Gunnersaurus costume, just for fun. If anybody wants to join me it should be fun as we're stopping at a few taverns on the way.

  3. Ozzie

    Mar 30, 2014, 4:37 #48616

    Did someone mention 'grass roots'? Isn't that the low-life that gets stomped over & shat on? How could you people in pommieland allow this to happen to your club? With all your pragmatism & philosophising you could not foresee what was blatantly obvious? Arsenal are being milked for all it is worth which is now, not much! Where are you Guy Fawkes?

  4. Jason B

    Mar 30, 2014, 2:59 #48615

    What happened to the annual tribute to Rocky Rocastle last night?

  5. Amos

    Mar 29, 2014, 22:17 #48614

    If Arsenal win the League I will run from the Emirates to every other stadium in the Premiership, tackle out!

  6. It's Arsenal FC not Arsene FC

    Mar 29, 2014, 21:25 #48613

    The Gooner will shift more copies if if finally gets off the fence over Wenger.On the front cover of the final issue of the season can we have WENGER OUT.The Gooner will die as long as it tows the Gazidis line

  7. johnnyhawleylovinggooner

    Mar 29, 2014, 19:55 #48612

    If Arsenal beat Wigan in the semi's I will run bollocky buff across the Wembley pitch for the final.

  8. Tony Pulis

    Mar 29, 2014, 17:23 #48611

    I would have had Ray Parlour in my team every time. We just beat Chelsea and it's all about preparation. Never had much time for Wenger. Too arrogant and a poor loser. How they conceded six I will never know. Rubbish.

  9. Gooner S

    Mar 29, 2014, 10:56 #48602

    I bought every issue for many years. I stopped buying it when all the moaning, bitching and in fighting started. I saw the Ray Parlour tag for this article and thought I would stop by. I wont be buying.

  10. Deano

    Mar 29, 2014, 9:02 #48598

    But is the Spy in this issue? He is the star attraction!

  11. Gunner SA

    Mar 28, 2014, 23:23 #48589

    @Cyrill "If Wenger wins the cup, we will be happy." So Arsenal fans can then look forward to Premier League collapses in March 2015 and 2016 and more defeats to better sides than us in all the cup competitions

  12. Cyril

    Mar 28, 2014, 22:32 #48587

    By the way, Parlour is a lovely funny man as I have met him. True Arsenal legend and will be buying this issue purely for his thoughts. Wish the man the very best in his new career as a commentator and pundit, you know!

  13. Cyril

    Mar 28, 2014, 21:53 #48586

    We are in a no lose situation. If Wenger wins the cup, we will be happy. If not, even he cannot get out of that. Wenger loves Arsenal deeply as he won't go out for chicken wings in Totteridge if we lose. Wenger, if you get something right this year , I will buy you a platter of wings and a nice bottle of expensive wine, cos I know you like a cheeeeeepie as you got cutbacks. Ok son!

  14. BADARSE

    Mar 28, 2014, 21:24 #48585

    Good evening gentlemen and ladies. @ Johnny Lynch, that would be too high a price to pay chum. You would be nicked and banned, and Arsenal on the cusp of a resurgence and steady climb back to their rightful place at the summit of English football would be too good to miss. Seriously fella it would be nice to see you parading around the outside of the stadium wearing the 'dickie'. It would be important to have a sign announcing that you are Johnny Lynch, then a few of the gang would be able to say hello. Let's hope you have to perform the feat. Three or four pints of 'too cold' lager will give you enough brain freeze to get you through the ordeal.

  15. Ramgun

    Mar 28, 2014, 17:53 #48576

    I have just read it. I will check in future whether Asmore or Ashmore is involved. If he is then I will give it a miss.

  16. Spaced

    Mar 28, 2014, 17:27 #48574

    But Johnny, just think of all the wonderful moaning you could do if we fail to win the FA cup.

  17. Johnny Lynch

    Mar 28, 2014, 17:06 #48572

    If we by some miracle win the FA cup this year I promise I will run across the Emirates dressed in my Tottenham kit for the opening game of the season next year.

  18. Johnny Lynch

    Mar 28, 2014, 14:26 #48561

    A word of warning though , if you buy this expecting the Editor to finally , finally , finally have written the Editorial starting a campaign to get rid of this failing, corrosive Manager then , once again, you will not find it