The artist formerly known as 'Arsenal Fan TV' has taken on a life of its own in recent years. It burst onto the scene a few years back during the tail end of the Arsene Wenger era, and in many ways was the catalyst for the growth of the '#WengerOut' movement.
Now known as 'AFTV', the opinions of those on the YouTube channel have hardly softened since the Frenchman's departure. Unai Emery was derided by some the second he walked through the door, while very few players have escaped criticism.
It is fair to say it splits opinion. Some feel that it gives a voice to supporters, while others are of the opinion that it gives both the club and its supporters a less than desirable reputation.
That second group certainly seems to be growing in numbers.
During today's clash at Goodison Park, chants of 'Arsenal Fan TV, get out of our club' could be heard from the away end.
Arsenal away fans singing: "Arsenal Fan TV get out of our club."
— Simon Collings (@sr_collings) December 21, 2019
Those chants continued after the game, this time being directed at channel founder Robbie Lyle. It's safe to say a lot of supporters are unhappy with the content.
One day in the job and Mikel Arteta has already turned the supporters against Arsenal Fan TV. Some achievement.pic.twitter.com/NyjMJ6Ywfl
— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) December 21, 2019
A lot of people were unhappy with the way Lyle was treated.
Blaming AFTV for the toxic Arsenal support instead of looking in the mirror. Welcome to modern society, where it's everyone's fault but oneself.
— Dan (@cozierpanda) December 21, 2019
Liverpool fan here.
AFTV are at EVERY game. The same ‘regulars’ are delighted when Arsenal win and furious when Arsenal lose.
Is Robbie’s content leading to results or is it actually the other way round?
Directing your on-pitch frustrations at Robbie has no logic to it.— Mush 🔴⚽️ (@TalkingTooMush) December 21, 2019
I don’t get the hate, one of the only arsenal platforms that allows fans to voice their opinion, the likes of DT and troopz don’t want to be negative but arsenal have made them negative over these past years, they still are like any other fan and want the best for the club.
— Pys (@CFCPys) December 21, 2019
