Arsenal fan with a Highbury sign. Arsenal 4: 2 Tottenham Hotspur
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Arsenal fan with a Highbury sign. Arsenal 4: 2 Tottenham Hotspur
FA Premiership, Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 7/5/06. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
Arsenal FC are a professional football club based in Islington, London, England
Media ID 228619
© 2006 Arsenal Football Club PLC. All Rights Reserved
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In this evocative photograph, an elated Arsenal fan proudly holds up a "Highbury Forever" sign amidst the sea of red and white scarves and banners, as the final whistle blows signaling a hard-fought 4-2 victory over arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Premiership on May 7,2006. The iconic Arsenal Stadium, fondly known as Highbury, looms in the background, its floodlights casting long shadows over the jubilant crowd. Highbury, Arsenal's home ground since 1913, was a symbol of the club's rich history and tradition. The stadium, with its intimate 60,000 capacity, was renowned for its passionate supporters who created an electric atmosphere that few other grounds could match. This image captures the essence of that unique bond between the fans and their stadium, a bond that went beyond just football. The victory against Tottenham Hotspur was particularly sweet, as it came at a time when the Gunners were facing the prospect of leaving Highbury. The club had announced plans to move to a new state-of-the-art stadium, the Emirates, which would eventually open its doors in 2006. The impending move had cast a shadow over the final days of Highbury, but moments like these served as a reminder of the magic and memories that the old stadium had given to the Arsenal fans over the years. The fan in the photograph, lost in the moment, embodies the spirit of Arsenal and its devoted supporters. His exuberance and the sea of red and white around him are a testament to the enduring love for the club and its home, Highbury. This image is not just a snapshot of a football match, but a poignant reminder of a bygone era in Arsenal's history.
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