AISA Arsenal History Society: preserving Arsenal's heritage
Untold Arsenal went down earlier today and so I published the article with the headline above, here. That site is now running again and you can read the article at https://untold-arsenal.com/archives/109904
The article below, by Tony Attwood, is part of our series, “100 Years Since Herbert Chapman Joined the Arsenal”. In relation to this series, you might also find interesting the article Henry Norris, the founder of the modern Arsenal. The story so far… 1: Taking over from failure 2: Approaching a 100th anniversary at …
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Part 10: Why Knighton had to go and why Chapman was the man to replace him The story so far… 1: Taking over from failure 2: Approaching a 100th anniversary at Arsenal of mega-importance. 3: The Arsenal that Knighton left behind 4: Knighton is removed 5: A new manager 6: What happened to Chapman at Leeds? 7: Success at Huddersfield, and …
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Previously in this series: 1: Taking over from failure 2: Approaching a 100th anniversary at Arsenal of mega-importance. 3: The Arsenal that Knighton left behind 4: Knighton is removed 5 A new manager 6: What happened to Chapman at Leeds? 7: Success at Huddersfield, concern at Arsenal 8: Why did Chapman leave successful Huddersfield for failing Arsenal? …
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This series prepares the way for the forthcoming anniversary: “100 Years Since Chapman Arrived at Arsenal.” which will occur in the summer of 2025. The series is written by Tony Attwood, of the AISA Arsenal History Society. You can find more about AISA on our website. Previously in this series: 1: Taking over from …
This series commemorates 100 Years Since Chapman Arrived at Arsenal. The series is written by Tony Attwood, of the AISA Arsenal History Society Previously in this series: 1: Taking over from failure 2: Approaching a 100th anniversary at Arsenal of mega-importance. 3: The Arsenal that Knighton left behind 4: Knighton is removed 5 A new manager …
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Previously in this series: 1: Taking over from failure 2: Approaching a 100th anniversary at Arsenal of mega-importance. 3: The Arsenal that Knighton left behind 4: Knighton is removed 5 A new manager This is part of a series of articles that looks at the life and times of Herbert Chapman, looking at Chapman’s time at Arsenal …
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Next season – 2025/26 – will be the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Herbert Chapman at Arsenal. In this series we are looking back at the surprise arrival of Chapman, and his time at Arsenal. By Tony Attwood Part 5: Arsenal advertise for a new manager Previously in this series: 1: Taking over …
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Next season – 2025/26 – will be the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Herbert Chapman at Arsenal. In this series we are looking back at the surprise arrival of Chapman, and his time at Arsenal. By Tony Attwood Previously in this series: 1: Taking over from failure 2: Approaching a 100th anniversary at Arsenal of …
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Next season – 2025/26 – will be the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Herbert Chapman at Arsenal. In this series we are looking back at the surprise arrival of Chapman, and his time at Arsenal. By Tony Attwood Previously in this series: 1: Taking over from failure 2: Approaching a 100th anniversary at …
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We are searching for information on women’s football in the early parts of the 20th century, but have got nothing. The FA editct banning league clubs from allowing their grounds to be used for women’s football appeared in 1921 – and as far as I know this was the death knell for the game, …
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Arsenal Football Club’s tactical journey is a fascinating tale of innovation and adaptation. From the 1920s to the present day, the Gunners have undergone significant changes in their approach to the game. These tactical shifts have not only defined eras but also shaped the club’s identity over the years. The evolution of Arsenal’s tactics …
26 April 1913 – Arsenal’s last game in Plumstead By Tony Attwood Previously in this series: Approaching a 100th anniversary at Arsenal of mega-importance. By Tony Attwood Retracing our steps for a moment, Arsenal had struggled financially at Plumstead (the picture left is of Plumstead high street four years before Arsenal FC was …
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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 For today’s stories from Arsenal please see Untold Arsenal By Tony Attwood 100 years since the arrival of Chapman …
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Today’s headline comes from 2009 Details of some of our in-depth investigations and series are given at the end. 130 years ago today 4 October 1894: Woolwich Arsenal beat Casuals 8-0 in a friendly. This is one of the matches that shows that the old story that Arsenal were banned by the regional FA …
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Details of some of our other series are given at the end of the anniversaries Today’s headline anniversary comes from 1979 3 October 1896: Arsenal played their second game in the United League – a 2-2 home draw against Luton Town – with a not insignificant crowd of 8000 – very high for the …
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Today’s headline comes from 1925. Also on this day Arsene Wenger became Arsenal’s first non-British manager. October 1895 (exact date unknown): Royal Ordnance Factories FC (the club that split from Woolwich Arsenal in 1893) turned professional, suggesting that the split between ROFFC and Arsenal was not over professionalism, but rather that the management …
Today’s headline comes from this day in 2023. Details below. 30 September 1892: “Redshirt” who wrote Woolwich Football Notes in the Woolwich Gazette, complained about his lot as a football journalist just one year into the job proclaiming, “No matter what you say, someone condemns you for a fool.” 30 September 1893: Arsenal let in …
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130 Years Ago today 29 September 1894: First game for Roy Buchanan, a 4-2 win over Manchester City. This was in a period in which Arsenal, having lost the first three games of the season, scoring 3 and conceding 11, then went on to three consecutive wins, scoring 13 and conceding six. See also here. …
More details on our headline story below listed under 2002. Research by Tony Attwood The 1919 Affair: How Arsenal were promoted to the first division – the only complete and detailed history of Arsenal’s election. Day by Day the videos – An Arsenal video for (almost) every day of the year in order. Day by Day the stories– a key …
Today’s headline comes from 1991 – details below. The 1919 Affair: How Arsenal were promoted to the first division – the only complete and detailed history of Arsenal’s election. 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 …
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Today’s anniversary comes from 120 years ago 24 September 1894: While today games through the season are mostly league or cup matches, in the 1890s many were friendlies. The result on this day, Arsenal 6 Renton 1 was Arsenal’s 4th friendly of September. Meanwhile they had also played four league games. 120 years ago …
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Elsewhere on this site (and there are more below) The 1919 Affair: How Arsenal were promoted to the first division – the only complete and detailed history of Arsenal’s election. 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 …
Read More “When the man with 123 centuries in first-class cricket played for Arsenal”
Elsewhere on this site (and there are more below) The 1919 Affair: How Arsenal were promoted to the first division – the only complete and detailed history of Arsenal’s election. 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 …
Read More “18 September… 25 years ago today Henry scores his first Arsenal goal.”
The 1919 Affair: How Arsenal were promoted to the first division – the only complete and detailed history of Arsenal’s election. 17 September 1894: Arsenal 0 WBA 1. In 17 days at the start of the season Arsenal played six games, three of them friendlies as was this one. Arsenal won two of the friendlies but lost …
