I’m not an Arsenal fan. And even less so after Robin van Persie ruined my weekend with that offside goal at the Bridge earlier this month. But credit where credit is due.
Later this month, Arsenal - which earlier this season had its players wear poppies on their shirts ahead of Remembrance Day - will dedicate its Premiership match versus Liverpool FC to its chosen charity Teenage Cancer Trust.
The campaign asks fans to ‘Be a Gooner. Be a Giver’ on Sunday 21 December and includes a video starring the Arsenal players called ‘Do What I Say’ which shows the players lending support to young cancer patients.
The ads, shot by Brothers and Sisters, include a voiceover from Arsenal fan and Little Britain star Matt Lucas and will feature on this website – www.beagoonerbeagiver.org - through which fans can make a donation.
Finally, the Arsenal players have committed to giving a day’s wages to the charity.
You may say ‘Well the can afford it can’t they?’, but I think it’s a generous gesture and (even as a Chelsea fan) should be applauded.
