Arsenal F.C. supporters together to police fans, with both using their available powers where necessary. Nonetheless, Arsenal fans have still had confrontations with the police, the most recent being over homophobic chants and materials directed at ex-Arsenal left-back Ashley Cole. Below is a list of people who are known Arsenal supporters: Arsenal F.C. supporters London based Arsenal Football Club has developed a strong following since its founding in 1886. Arsenal's fans are often referred to as Gooners, the name derived from the team's nickname, the "Gunners". Many fanzines, blogs, podcasts and fans websites have been dedicated to the club and the fans have
Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative changed its name to the Supporters' Co-operative after the trust came under heavy criticism from Stockport County fans following their failure to keep the club afloat. The Supporters Trust has since under the "Supporter's Co-op" banner tried numerous times to do various things to help the football club which have never come off. As of August 2013 the Co-op are trying to secure a sale of Edgeley Park from Brian Kennedy and own the ground as well as have it as an asset of community value (AVC) to the town of Stockport. Once this sale happens they ultimately want to