Arsenal anniversaries 22 June: the first AGM, Chapman takes up his post, Charlie signs

    Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal today:  What difference did last summer’s transfers make? Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. Here are the anniversaries 22 June 1893:  The first AGM of …

22 June: The day Herbert Chapman took over at Arsenal

  Day by Day: the videos – An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order.  Day by Day: the stories– a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal in June – all the anniversaries day by day  The Arsenal videos: club by club by Tony Attwood Of all the days …

What happened to Arsenal on your birthday? Here is the data for 22 June

Many of the supporters I have talked with about the development of the Arsenal anniversary files have told me that on finding the whole set of 7000+ anniversaries on this set the first thing they have done is look to see what happened on their birthday. And I think of this because today, by chance, …

If we ever create “Arsenal Day” it has to be 22 June

By Tony Attwood OK I am biased – because 22 June is my birthday.  But it is also the day that made me think of creating the Anniversary Files of Arsenal – files that now contain over 5000 important Arsenal events, the largest collection ever gathered together. Of course it is a nerdy sort of …

Bob Turnbull born 22 June – Arsenal’s record scorer.

Robert Hamilton “Bob” Turnbull was born on the 1st anniversary of the foundation of Woolwich Arsenal (well, the anniversary of their first ever AGM) on 22 June 1893. He had a military training with the Royal Corps of Signals, and played initially for the Royal Engineers AFC – a club with a most illustrious history, …

Arsenal anniversaries 30 June: season ticket prices set at two guineas

    Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. Here are the anniversaries 30 June 1884: Tower Bridge was opened.  It was the furthest easterly bridge over the Thames …

Arsenal anniversaries 28 June: Arsenal get the keys to Highbury

      Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal today:   The list of “what Arsenal need” is truly bonkers Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. Here are the anniversaries 28 June 1913: Arsenal gained possession …

Arsenal anniversaries 25 June: Henry leaves Arsenal for Barcelona

      Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal today:   The reasons why some transfers just never happen Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. Here are the anniversaries 25 June 1904: Fred Coles transferred …

Arsenal anniversaries 24 June: Arsenal announce £110 profit – from the bar.

      Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal today:   The players Arsenal are buying and selling in the summer window Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. Here are the anniversaries 24 June …

Arsenal anniversaries 18/19 June: the signing of Davis, McGoldrick, van Bronckhorst, Vermaelen, Leno…

    Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal today: Why the summer transfers will tell us little about the team Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. Unfortunately, something went wrong with the computer …

Arsenal anniversaries 17 June: when away wins went up by 10%

      Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal today:  Next season: how the league might look after nine games Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. Here are the anniversaries 17 June 1895: William …

Arsenal anniversaries 15 June: Arsenal finally buy Highbury

    Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal today: The solutions are there: why don’t clubs take note of how to move forward Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. Here are the anniversaries …

Arsenal anniversaries 12 June: Clive Allen signs for Arsenal, and leaves

    Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal today: Why don’t more teams do the obvious in order to rise up the table Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. Here are the anniversaries 12 …

Arsenal Anniversaries 10 June: AFC tells fans – “you can buy the club”

      Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal today:  25 players now tipped to join Arsenal; 9 who will leave Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. 10 June 1910: Local press reports in …

Arsenal anniversaries 7 June: Arsenal complaints about match fixing finally taken seriously

    Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal today: The ten reasons why Arsenal will continue to make progress next season (part 4, the conclusion) Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. 7 June 1915: …

Arsenal anniversaries 5 June: the plan to control transfer fees but not wages

      Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal today: The ten reasons why Arsenal will continue to make progress next season (part 4, the conclusion) Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. 5 June …

Arsenal anniversaries 22 May: man who led failed revolt gets his comeuppance

    Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal today:  Arsenal now face a massive problem, and no obvious solution Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. The anniversaries… 22 May 1902: Jack Lambert born.  He played …

Arsenal anniversaries: 22 April. When our banner featured on Match of the Day

      Day by Day the videos– An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order.  Day by Day the stories – a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal today:  Taking a positive out of the draw with Southampton   The anniversaries 22 April 1894: In …

30 June: the only player to go 42 games in the top division unbeaten, retired

Day by Day: the videos: An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order.  Day by Day: the stories: A key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal in June: All the anniversaries day by day  The Arsenal videos: club by club By Tony Attwood Jens Lehmann was born 10 …

29 June: Don Howe left Arsenal having helped guide the club to the Double as first team coach.

Ater playing for Arsenal Don Howe moved on to WBA where he stayed until 1975 before a year at Galatasaray SK after which he returned to Arsenal as manager.  His record between December 1983 and March 1986 was played 117 games with 46.15% won. Don was born on 12 October 1935,and played with West Bromwich …

25 June: Arsenal return to top two form

by Tony Attwood After the three month shut down of football in England in the spring of 2020, because of the coronavirus outbreak, Arsenal re-started their season with two defeats.  However, in the third match on this day they finally gained a win – 0-2 away to Southampton.  This was the start of an 11 …

24 June: The unluckiest day to move to or from Arsenal

by Tony Attwood Day by Day: the videos – An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order.  Day by Day: the stories– a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal in June – all the anniversaries day by day  The Arsenal videos: club by club 24 June is one of …

21 June: Bergkamp arrives from Inter – all his greatest goals

  Day by Day: the videos – An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order.  Day by Day: the stories– a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal in June – all the anniversaries day by day  The Arsenal videos: club by club BY TONY ATTWOOD Dennis had played just …

19 June: Thomas Vermaelen signed from Ajax for £10m

By Tony Attwood Day by Day: the videos – An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order.  Day by Day: the stories– a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal in June – all the anniversaries day by day  The Arsenal videos: club by club In the summer of 2009 …

17 June: Arsenal sign utter genius player from Barry Town

Day by Day: the videos – An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order.  Day by Day: the stories– a key moment in Arsenal and footballing history for each day of the year Arsenal in June – all the anniversaries day by day  The Arsenal videos: club by club by Tony Attwood And if you want a …