Ray Parlour Stars In Film Celebrating Arsenal Away Fans

Twenty years ago Ray Parlour, the Romford Pele, made his debut for Arsenal at Anfield. Two decades later he travelled back up there on the Barclays Bus with a camera crew and a group of die-hard Arsenal fans hoping to see a historic victory.  The Barclays Buses is a new scheme which aims to reward groups of dedicated fans from all Barclays Premier League clubs for following their clubs across the country.

The match didn't go quite as everyone expected though as the Gunners received that 5-1 beating from an on-fire Liverpool. Shocking as the score line was, the Arsenal fans rallied themselves on the way home. The result is a film that gets to the heart of what it means to be an away fan.

What matters to these dedicated supporters, above everything, is not the result but being there for their team. Because, as one seasoned Gunner points out, "When you win something, you look back on days like this and that makes it mean so much more." Who knows, that day may just come this season for Arsenal fans...

For getting up at 4am. For making the 400 mile round trip. For singing your heart out whatever the result. Arsenal Away Fans #YouAreFootball

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