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REVIEW<\/strong>
By Graham Lister
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Manager Arsene Wenger<\/a>, Robin van Persie<\/a>, Theo Walcott<\/a> plus a host of other Arsenal<\/a> stars share their matchday insights and experiences on the club\u2019s unique new self-guided tour of Emirates Stadium, designed to give fans a more intimate behind the scenes look than ever before. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As they take their places in the home dressing room, the design of which Wenger played such a prominent part, Gunners fans can now hear the manager discuss his pre-match preparations (the Frenchman tries to create an atmosphere of focused calm), get pumped up ahead of the big game with Walcott (who provides the team\u2019s music), and learn from the likes of Jack Wilshere and Wojciech Szczesny as they psyche themselves up for action.<\/p>\n

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On entering the players\u2019 tunnel, fans hear Van Persie describe the pre-match tension, the atmosphere and his own thoughts, as he prepares to lead the team out to an expectant crowd 60,000 strong.<\/p>\n

Such personal insights are a key feature of the UK\u2019s first self-guided stadium tour, which combines the experience of entering the inner sanctum of Arsenal\u2019s state-of-the-art facility with an audio-visual commentary, delivered via a handset displaying action clips, interviews and a wealth of club history and stadium facts at the touch of a button.<\/p>\n

The handset enables visitors to take the tour at their own pace.\"\" Guided by club legend and former goalkeeper Bob Wilson, they are led to the director\u2019s box, the prestigious Diamond Club dining room with its reproduction of Highbury\u2019s famous clock, and the players\u2019 entrance, with its evocative images of the club\u2019s triumphs.<\/p>\n

Wilson\u2019s narration offers additional insights and many glimpses into the Gunners\u2019 history, with content dynamically updated to include the latest match action and reaction. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The result is a novel experience that succeeds in bringing fans closer to their current heroes while reminding them of the club\u2019s rich heritage.\u00a0History oozes out of the walls of this relatively new stadium, and mingles with the vibes of the modern Gunners.<\/p>\n

Arsenal, who celebrate their 125th anniversary this month, pride themselves on being forward-looking innovators, and developed the self-guided tour concept after researching other major stadia and premium tourist attractions worldwide.<\/p>\n

Their objective is to make Emirates Stadium one of London\u2019s top visitor attractions, recognising that the 2012 London Olympics will significantly increase tourism to the city. The club not only want to reach more Arsenal fans but also to appeal to as many domestic and international tourists heading to London as possible. With that in mind, the multi-language tour is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese.<\/p>\n

Moving from a traditional guided tour should achieve a substantially higher volume of visitors by enabling far more fans to visit the stadium than is possible with groups departing at fixed times accompanied by a guide. The new self-guided tour operates seven days a week (apart from matchdays) and means visitors can buy a pass and choose which day and time to begin \u2013 or simply pay on arrival at the Emirates.<\/p>\n

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Charles Allen, the club\u2019s head of marketing, told journalists: \u201cThe new-look stadium tours will really help us to engage with so many more supporters and visitors to London outside matchdays, at a time when interest in the Premier League and capital is increasing thanks to the Queen\u2019s Jubilee and the 2012 Olympics.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe revised tours are part of continued work to make the stadium more of a destination with various initiatives, including fan stories around the stadium and the Spirit of Highbury image of players and managers who appeared at our old Highbury home. We have more plans for the future and it is all designed to bring this fantastic club to life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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How do you stay up to date with football when on the move? With http:\/\/m.goal.com<\/a> \u2013 your best source for mobile coverage of the beautiful game.<\/em><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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