Gunnersaurus trends as Arsenal FIRE loyal mascot after 27 years of service, fans vent fury

Arsenal fans' lovable mascot Gunnersaurs has been sacked after 27 years of service as club looks to cut costs amid coronavirus crisis. club has deemed role to longer be essential due to absence of fans at Emirates. This decision, however, has been met with considerable hostility from fans. 

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Jerry Quy, man inside costume since birth of mascot in 1993, has been let go as Arsenal board wants to ease financial impact of coronavirus pandemic. This decision has left fans furious. From fans to club legends, a host of those associated with Arsenal have bid teary-eyed goodbyes to famous mascot.

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part-time mascot has been a club loyalist. Apart from seeing club through highs and lows, including Invincibles of 2003-04, Jerry Quy also missed his bror's wedding in order to be available to entertain fans during a home game. Despite his incredible commitment, he has been relieved of his duties given situation. With supporters to entertain, Arsenal have deemed Gunnersaurus' job surplus to requirements.

Earlier, Arsenal became first Premier League team to agree pay cuts with ir first-team squ of 12.5% over 12 months, although that was reduced to 7.5% after Gunners qualified for Europa League by winning FA Cup. club, however, me as many as 55 posts redundant as y look to overcome financial pinch y are facing due to absence of fans in stium. 

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