Tim Payton
@timpayton.bsky.social
Sports Communications for work. Also own views on Arsenal’s ownership, finances and governance. AAB. Join the AST
The root cause of the problem with the Everton away game is the greed of the big clubs pushing for ever more games. AST campaigned hard against expanding the European group stages. We asked Arsenal to also do so. Club not interested. Too often £ put before fans
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The root cause of the problem with the Everton away game is the greed of the big clubs pushing for ever more games. AST campaigned hard against expanding the European group stages. We asked Arsenal to also do so. Club not interested. Too often £ put before fans
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We would remind the club of its important role as a community institution and stress that any changes to the stadium layout must ensure no loss of space allocated for general admission ticket prices’ 2/2
We would remind the club of its important role as a community institution and stress that any changes to the stadium layout must ensure no loss of space allocated for general admission ticket prices’ 2/2
England: Arsenal planning Emirates expansion and temporary switch to Wembley
stadiumdb.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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We would remind the club of its important role as a community institution and stress that any changes to the stadium layout must ensure no loss of space allocated for general admission ticket prices’ 2/2
We would remind the club of its important role as a community institution and stress that any changes to the stadium layout must ensure no loss of space allocated for general admission ticket prices’ 2/2
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On Emirates stadium: ‘It is right that Arsenal are reviewing all their options. Every week there is huge demand to watch the team play. They should ensure they consult with fans on any firm plans. 1/2
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England: Arsenal planning Emirates expansion and temporary switch to Wembley
stadiumdb.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:06 AM
On Emirates stadium: ‘It is right that Arsenal are reviewing all their options. Every week there is huge demand to watch the team play. They should ensure they consult with fans on any firm plans. 1/2
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Ok. It took seven games! 226 days to go
October 10, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Ok. It took seven games! 226 days to go
At the Fans Europe Conference. Speaking about the challenges the ever increasing match calendar is putting on both players (welfare) and fans (costs)
June 28, 2025 at 5:52 AM
At the Fans Europe Conference. Speaking about the challenges the ever increasing match calendar is putting on both players (welfare) and fans (costs)
June 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Leah Williamson, bloody hell. Giant of a player.
This is Leah back in 2007 before the final.
I haven't felt that nervous for quite a long time. A very long time.
This is Leah back in 2007 before the final.
I haven't felt that nervous for quite a long time. A very long time.
May 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Leah Williamson, bloody hell. Giant of a player.
This is Leah back in 2007 before the final.
I haven't felt that nervous for quite a long time. A very long time.
This is Leah back in 2007 before the final.
I haven't felt that nervous for quite a long time. A very long time.
Arsenal are sending season ticket renewal reminders. Please note it won’t auto renew. You have to select your choice and pay - and this year there is the choice to take a 19 game Premier League ST only.
Renewals will begin week of 26 May #Arsenal
Renewals will begin week of 26 May #Arsenal
May 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Arsenal are sending season ticket renewal reminders. Please note it won’t auto renew. You have to select your choice and pay - and this year there is the choice to take a 19 game Premier League ST only.
Renewals will begin week of 26 May #Arsenal
Renewals will begin week of 26 May #Arsenal
That was a proper Cup final. These celebrations. What football is about. Well done Palace
May 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
That was a proper Cup final. These celebrations. What football is about. Well done Palace
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Today we requested that Arsenal join us in challenging PSG's disregard for the 5% away allocation rules - costing us and other visiting clubs 400 tickets - with UEFA theguardian.com/football/202...
@spiritofshankly
@FansEurope
@spiritofshankly
@FansEurope
Arsenal urged to make complaint to Uefa about PSG ticket allocation row
The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust have requested Arsenal also appeal to Uefa after the club were given only 2,000 tickets for the Champions League semi-final, second leg in Paris
theguardian.com
April 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Today we requested that Arsenal join us in challenging PSG's disregard for the 5% away allocation rules - costing us and other visiting clubs 400 tickets - with UEFA theguardian.com/football/202...
@spiritofshankly
@FansEurope
@spiritofshankly
@FansEurope
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AST full response to Arsenal’s ticketing arrangements for season 2024/25 www.arsenaltrust.org/feed/news/20...
Arsenal Supporters Trust | Sharing in the Future of Arsenal Football Club
AST response to Arsenal’s ticketing arrangements for 2025/26
www.arsenaltrust.org
March 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
AST full response to Arsenal’s ticketing arrangements for season 2024/25 www.arsenaltrust.org/feed/news/20...
March 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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The most shameful day for the United States of America in any of our lifetimes.
February 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The most shameful day for the United States of America in any of our lifetimes.
The Arsenal is bare. No firepower left
February 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Arsenal is bare. No firepower left
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Of course another Cat A price for PSV. That's AABBB just to get to R16 for matches that have hardly been thrilling so far. UEFA will step in and PSV fans pay less than Arsenal as the prices breach their cap. Too dear even for UEFA! #StopExploitingLoyalty
February 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Of course another Cat A price for PSV. That's AABBB just to get to R16 for matches that have hardly been thrilling so far. UEFA will step in and PSV fans pay less than Arsenal as the prices breach their cap. Too dear even for UEFA! #StopExploitingLoyalty
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& we fully endorse this analysis:
"Given the additional revenue to be earned from expanded Champs Lge & difficulties experienced by most fans in cost of living crisis, the hope is there will be no increase next season, especially after Liverpool’s recent decision to freeze prices"
"Given the additional revenue to be earned from expanded Champs Lge & difficulties experienced by most fans in cost of living crisis, the hope is there will be no increase next season, especially after Liverpool’s recent decision to freeze prices"
February 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
& we fully endorse this analysis:
"Given the additional revenue to be earned from expanded Champs Lge & difficulties experienced by most fans in cost of living crisis, the hope is there will be no increase next season, especially after Liverpool’s recent decision to freeze prices"
"Given the additional revenue to be earned from expanded Champs Lge & difficulties experienced by most fans in cost of living crisis, the hope is there will be no increase next season, especially after Liverpool’s recent decision to freeze prices"
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This is an excellent summary of Arsenal's financial position. We fully recommend a subscription to the Swiss Ramble substack not only for the Arsenal coverage but comprehensive financial analysis across football
Review of Arsenal's financial results for the 2023/24 season, when they again finished second in the Premier League. Importantly, after an absence of six years, they returned to the lucrative Champions League, where they reached the quarter-finals #AFC
February 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM
This is an excellent summary of Arsenal's financial position. We fully recommend a subscription to the Swiss Ramble substack not only for the Arsenal coverage but comprehensive financial analysis across football
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Please RT: I was run over by a taxi on the north junction of London Bridge (in front of the Wolseley City) around 5.45pm this evening. Knocked off my bike.
There were a lot of witnesses. If you saw it, please get in touch.
There were a lot of witnesses. If you saw it, please get in touch.
February 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Please RT: I was run over by a taxi on the north junction of London Bridge (in front of the Wolseley City) around 5.45pm this evening. Knocked off my bike.
There were a lot of witnesses. If you saw it, please get in touch.
There were a lot of witnesses. If you saw it, please get in touch.
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Arsenal should report financial results before end of Feb. Here is our analysis of recent years & 2024 forecast. Expectations are for a big jump in income (Champs Lge) and the large losses will reduce to a small loss - largely due to increasing wage bill.
www.arsenaltrust.org/feed/afc-fin...
www.arsenaltrust.org/feed/afc-fin...
Arsenal Supporters Trust | Sharing in the Future of Arsenal Football Club
Arsenal’s financial position from 2021/22 to 2023/24
www.arsenaltrust.org
February 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Arsenal should report financial results before end of Feb. Here is our analysis of recent years & 2024 forecast. Expectations are for a big jump in income (Champs Lge) and the large losses will reduce to a small loss - largely due to increasing wage bill.
www.arsenaltrust.org/feed/afc-fin...
www.arsenaltrust.org/feed/afc-fin...
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Liverpool announce NO price increases for next season. www.liverpoolfc.com/news/lfc-fre... Liverpool’s business model is similar to Arsenal. If they can forego an increase so can our club. AST has made this case in meetings with AFC & hope they will respect the fans loyalty to Mikel and the team
www.liverpoolfc.com
February 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Liverpool announce NO price increases for next season. www.liverpoolfc.com/news/lfc-fre... Liverpool’s business model is similar to Arsenal. If they can forego an increase so can our club. AST has made this case in meetings with AFC & hope they will respect the fans loyalty to Mikel and the team
Football is extraordinary. if you’d have said at the start of the season, or even six weeks ago, that come February the entire season would rest on the form and fitness of a 17 yr old…….
What a generational talent. #Nwaneri
What a generational talent. #Nwaneri
February 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Football is extraordinary. if you’d have said at the start of the season, or even six weeks ago, that come February the entire season would rest on the form and fitness of a 17 yr old…….
What a generational talent. #Nwaneri
What a generational talent. #Nwaneri
Good for Goodison Park. That’s the way to bow out
February 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Good for Goodison Park. That’s the way to bow out