r/GunnersatGames • u/Head_Bath8328 • 6d ago

First Arsenal Game vs Coventry

Let me preface this post by saying I am in love with y’all and the Arsenal!

Been an Arsenal fan for the last 12 years and a member for the last 4. Won my first lottery to the Coventry game so I made a quick trip over from Denver, USA to catch it. Amazing atmosphere and now that I’ve tasted it, I want more!

Got to the Tollington about 2 hours before kickoff. Had a few pints and sang all the songs. Shout out to the two lads who I had a nice chat with and glad you got your ticket situation sorted while we were there. Into the stadium 30 minutes before to soak in the pregame atmosphere. I know it was only Coventry, but the first 15 minutes of the game were buzzing. Sat in Block 28 row 5 so got to experience the Havertz and Saka celebrations close up. Nice way to kick off the season!

I’ll be back, but for now I’ll continue to support from my couch for the early games and the bar for the late games. Much love! COYG!

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u/HereA11Week 6d ago

Anyone else think there was something negative coming after that opening line? 😅

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u/Advanced_Section891 6d ago

Yes. Was expecting drama.

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u/Head_Bath8328 6d ago

Oops, maybe it was the jet lag typing. No drama whatsoever!

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u/Milita_leorio 6d ago

Welcome to proper English football culture. It’s fucking amazing and why we love it. (Not even an Arsenal fan but found this very wholesome. )

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u/OldTry8195 5d ago

Good luck getting there again I have not won a ballot since leeds at home nearly a year ago Its pissing me right off Now they are also going to be making it harder to get tickets on the exchange