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Arsenal Fans' 'Streets Our Own' Tifo Steals Derby Show
25 Nov
Summary
- Supporters collaborated for months to design and create a fan-led tifo.
- The tifo featured players past and present, including Sol Campbell prominently.
- This display was a redemption after a poorly received prior tifo for a Champions League semi-final.
Months of dedicated planning culminated in an extraordinary fan-led tifo unfurled by Arsenal supporters before the recent north London derby. This massive display, emblazoned with the slogan "These streets are our own," showcased a collection of celebrated Arsenal players, past and present, designed by fans for fans.
The tifo's success marked a significant redemption for the club's fan engagement efforts. It followed a widely criticized banner displayed during a prior Champions League semi-final, which had been deemed underwhelming and corporate. Lessons learned from that experience led to a more collaborative approach for this derby.
Illustrators and fan groups worked closely with the club over several weeks, refining designs and ensuring key figures like Sol Campbell were prominently featured. The manufacturing was handled by a German company, with final assembly and a dress rehearsal taking place just before the match, leading to a glorious 4-1 victory against Spurs.
