Stars of ArsenalFanTV and beyond are heading to a Channel 4 show
The Real Football Fan Show will debut on April 20. Isn't that something to look forward to?
Oh Channel 4, what have you done?
According to an announcement today, the broadcaster will be looting the ArsenalFanTV format - angry fans shouting rehearsed monologues - for a new late night TV show. The Real Football Fan Show will debut at 00.05 on Friday, April 20 and be hosted by Robbie Lyle from AFTV.
The show will also feature prominent vloggers from other clubs' fan off channels, including United TV and 100% Chelsea.
Says the press release: “The football fan revolution hits television, as supporters get the chance to air their views on the latest twists and turns in the Premier League.
"Made for fans, by fans and hosted by Robbie Lyle, this is a no holds barred debate on all the latest news and controversy from the beautiful game. It's going to be emotional.”
We're sure it will be.
The show is initially commissioned for four separate, half-hour episodes, the last of which will air two days before the final Premier League matchday of the season.
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Seb Stafford-Bloor is a football writer at Tifo Football and member of the Football Writers' Association. He was formerly a regularly columnist for the FourFourTwo website, covering all aspects of the game, including tactical analysis, reaction pieces, longer-term trends and critiquing the increasingly shady business of football's financial side and authorities' decision-making.