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To be sick of all the Arsenal celebrations??

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Newmeagain · 24/05/2026 19:17

I totally get it some - people are happy and excited. But the combination of the win, alcohol and hot weather has made my part of London feel really unpleasant since the big win. I went out earlier to get a few things from my local supermarket and felt really intimidated in my own neighbourhood - so many men (and yes, it is nearly all men) drinking, shouting, swearing, blowing stupid plastic horns at passers by. And now there is police and helicopters everywhere.

I am just praying for rain and cold weather, which I know will not come!

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Cooshawn · 24/05/2026 23:22

tryandbepositive · 24/05/2026 22:53

That’s shocking! Does the club have to pay for the clean up? Why doesn’t the club open their ground and let the mess be there?

Yes generally the club plays for the cleanup.

They don't open their ground up for celebrations because it would have to be a ticketed and organised event, alcohol isn't permitted in the stands, and people generally don't want to be stood/sat in neat little rows when they're celebrating something.

Tollington · 24/05/2026 23:21

On the 31st you north London MNers are going to have a million Arsenal supporters descend on Islington. I suggest going away for the wkend. If Arsenal win the CL on Saturday night it will be even worse for you because they are going to go absolutely mental!

Cooshawn · 24/05/2026 23:19

So much drama.

They won the league on Tuesday, because City didn't win their game. But they were presented with their trophy today, so today was the actual celebration.

Why are people making out like there's been fans out celebrating since Tuesday?

Tollington · 24/05/2026 23:11

COYG

tryandbepositive · 24/05/2026 22:53

Youdontseehow · 24/05/2026 20:12

Such a mess.

That’s shocking! Does the club have to pay for the clean up? Why doesn’t the club open their ground and let the mess be there?

LuckyHazelFox · 24/05/2026 22:51

MauriceTheMussel · 24/05/2026 22:50

i can’t hear the helicopters any more on my street, but we’ve had two police cars whizz down our (normally exceptionally quiet) road in the last 10 mins

That's football hooligans for you.

MauriceTheMussel · 24/05/2026 22:50

LuckyHazelFox · 24/05/2026 22:40

Yes but our wonderful PM deemed it worthy to mention the win. Normally, he's slashing off football hooligans.

i can’t hear the helicopters any more on my street, but we’ve had two police cars whizz down our (normally exceptionally quiet) road in the last 10 mins

TiredMagpie · 24/05/2026 22:50

Holloway Road/ Blackstock Road ‘nice residential areas’ lol . Expensive as fuck yes, but ‘nice’? No.

I grew up in Harlesden in the 80s and 90s and even I wouldn’t wander down those roads at night. Blackstock Rd is teeming with pervy men at the best of times.

nightowlzzz · 24/05/2026 22:41

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LuckyHazelFox · 24/05/2026 22:40

Squirrelsnut · 24/05/2026 21:20

I bet the A&E departments locally are seeing/ will see a sharp uptick in DV events tonight.

Yes but our wonderful PM deemed it worthy to mention the win. Normally, he's slashing off football hooligans.

Familywhen · 24/05/2026 22:37

Confuserr · 24/05/2026 22:34

Given that you're so happy to remain ignorant about it, it is somewhat surprising that you chose to click on a thread about arsenal, read said thread, and contribute to it multiple times.
It's rather reminiscent of people who eagerly await the line up of celebrity versions of tv shows so they can joyfully let the world know that they've "never heard of them" in expectation of, who knows, a shiny badge?

Maybe @Changingplace doesnt have internet…oh wait,must have ,has commented on this thread 😅

Confuserr · 24/05/2026 22:34

Changingplace · 24/05/2026 22:26

Late replying but It doesn’t say why they’re celebrating or what they’ve won, so no, still happily none the wiser 🤷‍♀️

Given that you're so happy to remain ignorant about it, it is somewhat surprising that you chose to click on a thread about arsenal, read said thread, and contribute to it multiple times.
It's rather reminiscent of people who eagerly await the line up of celebrity versions of tv shows so they can joyfully let the world know that they've "never heard of them" in expectation of, who knows, a shiny badge?

Familywhen · 24/05/2026 22:33

ArsenalArsenalChampions · 24/05/2026 21:25

Are you seriously saying that people have been roaming the streets drunk, shouting, and piddling randomly since Tuesday evening? So over 120 hours? Really?
They haven’t been home, been to work, seen family?

I find that a little.. surprising!

Agree. My son has weirdly been working, , met me in Covent Garden for dinner,exchanged on a house in London and behaved like a normal human being since Tuesday despite being an Arsenal supporter 🙄🤦‍♀️

MauriceTheMussel · 24/05/2026 22:29

Changingplace · 24/05/2026 22:26

Late replying but It doesn’t say why they’re celebrating or what they’ve won, so no, still happily none the wiser 🤷‍♀️

They won a shiny cup. Next weekend there’s a parade.

Generally, people are fine with them celebrating and having a little day with their open top bus. What people aren’t happy about is the straight up ASBO behaviour.

MauriceTheMussel · 24/05/2026 22:28

@metellaestinatrio- I too live in the area. If you’re going away, are you not worried about your property? It’s the one thing keeping me from sodding off

metellaestinatrio · 24/05/2026 22:27

Flamingojune · 24/05/2026 22:23

And they're all doing that are they?

Yep, can confirm all of that has been happening today - it looks like a wasteland.

Changingplace · 24/05/2026 22:26

Jc2001 · 24/05/2026 20:07

But this thread is literally about them winning.

Arsenal celebrations are in the title.

You don't have to be a football fan to figure it out.

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Late replying but It doesn’t say why they’re celebrating or what they’ve won, so no, still happily none the wiser 🤷‍♀️

MauriceTheMussel · 24/05/2026 22:26

Flamingojune · 24/05/2026 22:23

And they're all doing that are they?

No, clearly it’s never “everyone”, but there’s something to be said about them all wearing a uniform ie the Arsenal tops. They want to look like they belong to a group, so it’s kind of part and parcel that they be treated like one too

MauriceTheMussel · 24/05/2026 22:25

ArsenalArsenalChampions · 24/05/2026 22:17

Oh No, pleeease don’t explain Social Machinations to a thick person like me… especially not on an iPhone😱

The very best of luck trying to stop the parade next weekend… I mean, you won’t have direct power of course but I’m sure you’ll do your best!!

Ach, well that’s me told

Flamingojune · 24/05/2026 22:23

MyArtfulGreySloth · 24/05/2026 22:22

This is not an event though, it’s a bunch of yobs drinking and being aggressive in the street, pissing where they want and leaving rubbish everywhere.

And they're all doing that are they?

MyArtfulGreySloth · 24/05/2026 22:22

Flamingojune · 24/05/2026 22:21

Yep. But you live in the middle of a huge city with lots of events and are complaining about it. Maybe a rural village would work better

This is not an event though, it’s a bunch of yobs drinking and being aggressive in the street, pissing where they want and leaving rubbish everywhere.

CharlieEffie · 24/05/2026 22:21

Confuserr · 24/05/2026 20:57

That's awful but that is 100% to do with your husband being a massive arsehole and in no way the fault of arsenal, arsenal fans, or the premier league competition.

Thats nothing to do with arsenal and everything to do with your (should be ex) husband being an absolute arse hole

Flamingojune · 24/05/2026 22:21

MyArtfulGreySloth · 24/05/2026 22:17

Do you really not know the difference between busy and antisocial?

Yep. But you live in the middle of a huge city with lots of events and are complaining about it. Maybe a rural village would work better

Giftspread · 24/05/2026 22:20

Weigh up the pros and cons. I'd imagine the pros outweigh the cons, or you'd move somewhere quieter.

giddyaunt19 · 24/05/2026 22:20

Youdontseehow · 24/05/2026 20:06

try being in Glasgow with the Celtic celebrations. Absolute carnage. But nobody died as far as I’m aware so that’s a bonus.

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Hail hail - mon the hoops!