The dark side of Arsenal's Ashburton Army: Members caught ticket scamming, others hounded out by abuse, why the club left them behind - and what fans really think of controversial 'ultras' group

Arsenal's supporter group the Ashburton Army, named after the Ashburton Grove site where the Emirates Stadium was built, has come under scrutiny following reports of members engaging in ticket scamming and others being driven away by online abuse. The group, one of a handful of ultras-style fan groups in English football, has faced controversy to the point where the club has distanced itself from them. Arsenal supporters remain divided over the group's overall impact on the fan culture at the club.