The Diary Of A Pessimistic Arsenal Fan - Theo Cleans Blackpool's Clock

By Shane Thomas

ARSENAL 6-0 BLACKPOOL, SATURDAY 21ST AUGUST

Ok, so I'll admit it. This was quite a fun experience. There'll be a distinct lack of pessimism from this post (don't worry, the misery will return soon enough) as Arsenal demolished Blackpool to go to second in the Premier League table.

The Diary Of A Pessimistic Arsenal Fan

By Shane Thomas

Fandom isn't that complicated. You experience something. You like it. And then you follow it until it loses its appeal. Whether it's religion, a television show or a musician, it latches onto your consciousness and becomes a permanent part of your very existence. And this is never illustrated better than in sport.