The Gooner

The Gooner is an Arsenal fanzine, created by the Arsenal F.C. supporters. A new issue is released approximately every month. The fanzine celebrated its 200th EDition in November 2009.

The Gooner is sold at various points on the approach to Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on matchdays, costing £2 per issue.

The front cover normally contains a witty headline and an Arsenal related picture. The back cover is often a mimicry of a popular film, TV programme or advertising campaign. The back cover often mocks Arsenal's rivals or unpopular (ex) players.

The fanzine has a number of regular features such as "Talking Reds" (the Editor's piece), "The Highbury Spy", "Mickey Cannon" and "Dwight Hart-Lane". The contents range from serious articles submitted by fans aiming a critique at the club, manager or certain players, to light-hearted cartoon sketches. Every issue has a letter page with responses from an Editor.

The Gooner has a website, which is normally updated every day, with postings from regular contributors and fans.

The Gooner is one of a number of Arsenal fanzines such as Highbury High and Up The Arse. It is the the highest selling unofficial Arsenal publication and provides an alternative to the official club magazine and programme.