Here is all you need to know about Arsenal photographer Stuart MacFarlane
Arsenal moved to within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool after proving their disbeliever wrong with a convincing 3-1 victory.
Who is Arsenal chief photographer and lifelong club fan Stuart MacFarlane
Meanwhile, something else caught the attention of the fans following their victory over the Reds and it was, Odegaard taking camera of Stuart MacFarlane, the club’s photographer, and taking pictures of him.
I love stuff like this.
Mock it all you want, stuff like this can save lives. Imagine how involved and important that cameraman feels, will go to bed tonight and wake up tomorrow feeling like a superstar.
THIS is just beautiful to see. #Arsenal #CAFC pic.twitter.com/xpEPqGqtPA
— Louis (@BazzaCAFC) February 4, 2024
After taking full-time shots with a camera he borrowed from the club photographer, Gunners captain Odegaard was urged to “get down the tunnel” by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher.
Former Liverpool defender Carragher, a co-commentator for the game said, as Odegaard celebrated taking photographer camera:
Just get down the tunnel. You’ve won a game, three points, you’ve been brilliant. Back in the title race, get down the tunnel. I’m serious, honestly.”
Odegaard replied, as per BBC:
“If you’re not allowed to celebrate when you win a game, when are you allowed to celebrate?
We’re happy with the win and we’ll stay humble.”
Martin Odegaard responds to the criticism of Arsenal's post-match celebrations after beating Liverpool 📸🎉 pic.twitter.com/Ba5qKAo5cf
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 5, 2024
Legendary Liverpool player Carragher responded with an iconic Neil Warnock quote in the dressing room. On his X account, he wrote:
By all means, enjoy it, but enjoy it by being disciplined!”
He also changed his profile picture of Odegaard with the camera from the game against Liverpool.
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/n815gg8FfH
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) February 4, 2024
Meanwhile, Macfarlane was caught having team talk after the game following Odegaard capturing him. He said:
This is my club. I f*****g love this football club. And I f******g love all of you.”
“When you go out, first f***ing tackle, listen to the crowd. They will f***ing be on you straight away.
“Win every tackle. When you score, look in their faces. Look at their emotion, look how much they love you. Show them how much you love them, ok?”
Arsenal photographer @Stuart_PhotoAFC gives a rousing team talk before their 3-1 win over Tottenham last season ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ecf7YEFyp3
— FootballJOE (@FootballJOE) August 3, 2022
Who is Stuart MacFarlane?
Stuart MacFarlane is the club’s chief photographer and lifelong fan and has earned the respect and affection of the team’s supporters. He has been capturing for the club since 1991 and became the full time photographer in 2001.
Part of the upcoming All Or Nothing series, his motivational speech was captured on video by Amazon Prime. In 2014, he also provided images for the book “Invincibles,” which focused on Arsene Wenger, club’s legendary manager.
He recently tweeted:
Retiring….I don’t think so. So much more to do before I sit in the stands and support my team.”
Retiring….I don’t think so. So much more to do before I sit in the stands and support my team ❤️
— Stuart MacFarlane (@Stuart_PhotoAFC) February 5, 2024
He has around 456k followers on his X account.