It is quite evident that the Arsenal transfer policy has been a really divisive issue between the fans. No one doubts the fervent desire of both sides of the divide for their team to do well and win trophies, but a sometimes ugly divide there most certainly is.
How has this come about?
Well for a start, the divide does not break down into older fans seeing things one way and the younger fans another way. Oh no – it is rather more complex than that! All older fans have normally supported the club for many, many years and have fond memories of wonderful Arsenal triumphs, including the first Double with Charlie George, George Graham and others heroes of the 1970s as well as other League, FA Cup, League Cup and yet more Doubles under Arsene Wenger. They also remember the dead, dull seasons when Arsenal were patsies and won fook all, not that they we...

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