Arsenal FC Codexery

Gooner

The nickname for Arsenal supporters since the 1980s.

Gooner is a term used to refer to fans of Arsenal Football Club, derived from the team's nickname 'the Gunners'.

Quick Facts

Affiliation: Arsenal Football Club
Identity: Supporter Base
Nickname origin: Royal Arsenal Munitions Workers
Primary home grounds: Highbury, Emirates Stadium
Key rivalry: Tottenham Hotspur

Lore & Background

Since the 1980s, Arsenal's fans have often been referred to as Gooners, a derivative of the team's nickname 'the Gunners'.

Reader's Guide

The term Gooner is used to describe Arsenal supporters, originating from the club's nickname 'the Gunners' and in common use since the 1980s.

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