I read that as "lube up the locals" which slightly confused me.
This link will help http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1807160-5-best-arsenal-bars-to-drink-in-before-going-to-the-emirates/page/2
People can do what they want, but for me if I went to Sixfields I'd feel like I was saying I support the move away from Coventry so that is why I don't go. It's all down to personal interpretation though.