Fair play to Arsenal fans, they’ve been doing what they can to improve the oft-criticised atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium.
As with other top clubs, the Gunners’ fan groups have been working hard to make things tick in North London, and one group – REDaction Gooners – have big things planned for the visit of Barcelona.
Tackling issues with “supporter participation” head-on, the group has promised a pro-Arsenal mosaic ahead of the Champions League last 16 tie, calling for fans to be in their seats 10 minutes before kickoff to get the most out of the display.
There will be a pre match fan led display at Barcelona game on Tuesday.it will only work with everyone in their seats by 7.35#GetInvolved
— REDaction Gooners (@REDactionAFC) February 21, 2016
The mosaic will be another pro-Arsenal design, but as many will point out, it will not make any noise on it's own, but it will be a start
— REDaction Gooners (@REDactionAFC) February 21, 2016
We have huge issues with supporter participation in the stadium being at an all time low, so we hope such an activity will inspire the many
— REDaction Gooners (@REDactionAFC) February 21, 2016
The eagle-eyed among you will know it’s not the first time we’ve seen an impressive mosaic ahead of a huge European night for the North London club.
Before the 2013/14 meeting with Bayern Munich, fans combined to produce this stunning work which helped generate a stirring atmosphere around the whole stadium.
Arsenal fans mosaic display last night at the Emirates Stadium (Arsenal vs Bayern Munchen). pic.twitter.com/Tz1qXpLSLM
— IG @BOLTEROUS (@bolterous) February 20, 2014