http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/ We, the undersigned, urge the directors of Arsenal Football Club to re-think the "Sledgehammer to crack a nut" policy regarding flags at the Arsenal Emirates Stadium. We understand that the Club has made the decision to ban all flags that contain national emblems from being displayed at the Emirates (see the www.arsenal.com for the statement). We believe that the reason for this is that a lone Turkish Cypriot flag has recently been displayed by a 'fan'. This has, quite rightly, upset many Greek Cypriots as this flag supports an illegal state that is not internationally recognised. However, this sweeping policy now means that Arsenal fans from all over the world will not be able to display flags which honour their love of the club and their nationality. Dutch Gooners, Welsh Gooners, English Gooners, Swedish Gooners, French Gooners, Japanese Gooners, American Gooners, etc will now no longer be able to display their flags at matches. Most fans love seeing the different national flags which displays to us the love of Arsenal across the world and the colourful flags add to the atmosphere in the ground. We feel that this is an over-reaction - will T-shirts with flags on be banned next? We accept that Arsenal Football Club can do as it pleases with regards to the grounds and its rules but it's not rocket science to find out what the legal, internationally recognised states of the world are. This information could be given to the stewards with pictures of the flags for reference. The Club has within its power to throw out the person involved, refund his/her membership, and offer the ticket to someone else on the waiting list. We urge the Club to think again and to manage this situation in a different way. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 10:0:51 CST en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2998928 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Apply some sense and allow fans to be fans however they so wish without causing offence, bring back the flags for goodness sake! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2984618 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST No national flags is a joke Arsenal. I'm a season ticket holder and am totally embarrassed by the club's actions http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2981205 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2980510 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Bring back the flags! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2978532 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Some clubs have colours which are national colours, and their fans may use a national flag to show their support. eg Watford have colours which are the colours of the German or Belgian flags! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2975709 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Whose game is it anyway? http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2975401 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST are we to expect the new berlin wall to go up around the ground soon. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2975321 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2971198 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2970812 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST come on arsenal sort it out http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2969545 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST a person, that i dont know, causes a fuss and i am banned from flying a flag.. its not for arsenal to say i can or cant.. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2968079 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2967352 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Bring back all flags - not just national flags. Lets add some colour! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2967333 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST AFC please think again and rescind this policy. A flag has never hurt anybody. Lifelong (50+ years0 fan. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2967288 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2966292 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2965822 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Where's the common sense gone??! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2965740 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Bring the flags back. All this is not fair. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2965607 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST come on the arsenal board. Lets use a bit of common sense, it makes the game more of a spectacle. MCFC fan http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/flagsafc/#sig2964793 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST As an Irish supporter of Arsenal i have to say the ban is ridiculous. It hurts the English Fans aswell as the Irish/Scots etc lucky enough to get hold of tickets and who want to show the club/team its support by bringing their national flag to the game