# VISIBLE PROTEST

In the 2016/17 season, Arsenal fans again held numerous protests concerning the team's woes under former manager Arsene Wenger.
This didn't work off the bat, namely since after their FA Cup win vs. Chelsea, he was granted a new contract. However, he did go at the end of 17/18, and this fostered a new era at the club, with Unai Emery as the current head coach.
Did the protests help get Wenger out, eventually? Possibly. They certainly brought attention to the issue at hand and altered the media, fellow Gooners, and the footballing world, of the angst at amongst the fans.
Newcastle United owner, Mike Ashley, is naturally not very popular amongst Toon fans. But they make their voices heard, to bring awareness to the club's plight. There have been many actions outside Ashley's store Sports Direct
It's often said, "be the change one wants to see". Essentially, taking initiative and forcing change can often help.