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
FORAS (football supporters' trust) FORAS (football supporters' trust) FORAS is an Irish industrial and provident society established in 2007 to act as a Cork City Football Club supporters' trust. FORAS now operate Cork City, Cork's League of Ireland side. The name is both the Irish language word for "development" and an acronym of Friends Of (the) Rebel Army Society. A recruitment drive was launched in September 2008, in the wake of revelations that the club was to enter the examinership process through the Irish courts. Members of the trust include former Lord Mayor of Cork, councillor Brian Bermingham, Sinn Féin TD Jonathan O'Brien and