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Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington
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robin orton


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19-01-2011 04:39 PM

For those who are as puzzled as me, Wikipaedia tells us that 'Gooners' are supporters of the Arsenal football club, which is based in north London. It is derived apparently from the club's nickname 'Gunners' (but how did the 'u' get lengthened? North of England influence?)

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Football supporters - rshdunlop - 08-01-2011, 08:54 PM
RE: Direct ELL trains to Highbury start next month - robin orton - 19-01-2011 04:39 PM