AISA Arsenal History Society: preserving Arsenal's heritage
Previous episode: 1994/5: when Arsenal shocked the whole of football. So how could Arsenal recover from a season like 1994/5? A season in which Paul Merson was removed from the squad suffering from multiple addiction problems, George Graham was sacked, and then banned from football, and Arsenal itself finished 12th in the league while …
Recent posts 1992/3: more Arsenal trophies but not THE trophy Arsenal win the league on their 100th anniversary 100 seasons in the top division: fourth but the signs are not good By Tony Attwood The Index to 100 seasons in the top division Arsenal approached 1994/5 as a team that knew how to …
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This article by Tony Attwood is part of the series reviewing 100 consecutive Arsenal seasons in the top division – an anniversary which occurred in the 2025/26 season – in which, as you will know, Arsenal won the League. The most recent previous posts in this series have been 1992/3: more Arsenal trophies but …
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Recent posts 1992/3: more Arsenal trophies but not THE trophy 100 seasons in the top division: 1991/92 and back to fourth 100 seasons in the top divsion part 2. 1990/91: the tale of Smith and Wright The full index of articles so far… is published here By Tony Attwood Now of course, you will know …
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By Tony Attwood Recent posts 100 seasons in the top division: 1991/92 and back to fourth 100 seasons in the top division, part 2. 1990/91: the tale of Smith and Wright Links to the most recent articles celebrating 100 seasons in the top division can be found on the home page, while the full …
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By Tony Attwood In recent articles, we have charted the return to the form of champions by Arsenal, starting with the title win in 1988/9. Arsenal: 100 Seasons in the Top Division: 1988/89 – part one 100 seasons in the top division: 1988/89 part two – winning the league 1989/90: After winning the …
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Recent posts 1989/90: After winning the league, and the move to all-seater stadia 100 seasons in the top division: 1988/89 part two – winning the league Arsenal: 100 Seasons in the Top Division: 1988/89 – part one Details of the full series appear on our home page. By Tony Attwood As we saw in …
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There is an index to the most recent articles in this series on the top of the home page. The full index of articles covering the history of the club from 10 March 1919 onwards is published here by Tony Attwood Those of us old enough to remember did remember. Arsenal won the league and …
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Arsenal: 100 Seasons in the Top Division: 1988/89 – part one By Tony Attwood In the summer of 1988 Arsenal let two players leave. Graham Rix went to Caen on a free transfer, and Seve Williams went to Luton Town for £300,000. In addition, Kenny Samson left the club in December and went to …
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This series is researched and written by Tony Attwood, of AISA Arsenal History Society.. Details of Arsenal Independent Supporters Association (AISA) can be found here The full index of articles tracing 100 consecutive years of Arsenal in the top division is published here Recent posts are 100 seasons in the top division – 1987/8: …
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The full index of articles so far… is published here Recent posts are 100 seasons in the top division:1986/7. A trophy! Arsenal’s 100 Seasons in the top division: 1984/5 and 1985/6 100 consecutive years in the top division: Arsenal in 1983/4 By Tony Attwood To get the feeling of what it was like to be …
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Recent posts in this series Arsenal’s 100 Seasons in the top divsiion: 1984/5 and 1985/6 100 consecutive years in the top divison: Arsenal in 1983/4 100 seasons in the top division: Arsenal sink down: 1982/3 1980/81 and 1981/82. Arsenal’s near misses, but not nearly good enough The full index of articles on 100 seasons …
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Recent posts in this series 100 consecutive years in the top divison: Arsenal in 1983/4 100 seasons in the top division: Arsenal sink down: 1982/3 1980/81 and 1981/82. Arsenal’s near misses, but not nearly good enough Some seasons seem a little crazy. The full index of articles so far across the whole 100 seasons …
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Recent posts in this series 100 years in the top league, Arsenal with Liam Brady Some seasons seem a little crazy. 1979/80 was way beyond that 1980/81 and 1981/82. Arsenal’s near misses, but not nearly good enough 100 seasons in the top division: Arsenal sink down: 1982/3 The full index of articles so far …
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Recently published articles in this series (a link to the full index can be found at the end of the piece). 100 seasons in the top division: Arsenal sink down: 1982/3 1980/81 and 1981/82. Arsenal’s near misses, but not nearly good enough Some seasons seem a little crazy. 1979/80 was way beyond that …
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This article is part of the “100 seasons in the top division” series. Recent articles have been, 100 seasons in the top division: 1977/78 – the return begins 100 seasons at the top: 1978/9 and 1979/80; the most painful lesson learned 100 years in the top league, Arsenal with Liam Brady Some seasons seem …
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Recently in this series 100 years in the top league, Arsenal with Liam Brady 100 seasons at the top: 1978/9 and 1979/80; the most painful lesson learned 100 seasons in the top division: 1977/78 – the return begins By Tony Attwood Arsenal had started the 1970s in triumph with the achievement of the League …
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This series of articles celebrates Arsenal’s unique achievement of playing 100 seasons in the top division – which has been achieved in this season of 2025/26. Recent articles in this series are… 100 seasons at the top: 1978/9 and 1979/80; the most painful lesson learned 100 seasons in the top division: 1977/78 – the …
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An index of the articles in this series tracing 100 seasons of Arsenal in the top division is published here The most recent articles are 100 seasons in the top division: 1977/78 – the return begins Arsenal’s 100 seasons in the top division: signs of improvement. 1976/7 How did Arsenal collapse so quickly after …
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By Tony Attwood 100 seasons in the top division. Recent posts in this series Arsenal’s 100 seasons in the top division: signs of improvement. 1976/7 How did Arsenal collapse so quickly after the first double of 1971 Arsenal under Mee: after the double 100 seasons in the top division: 1971/2 and 1972/3 The full …
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The full index of articles in this series on 100 seasons in the top division is published here By Tony Attwood Recent posts How did Arsenal collapse so quickly after the first double of 1971 Arsenal under Mee: after the double 100 seasons in the top division: 1971/2 and 1972/3 100 seasons in the …
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Recent Articles 100 seasons in the top division. Winning the Double (for the first time) 100 seasons in the top division: what happened after the 1st double? 100 seasons in the top division: 1971/2 and 1972/3 Arsenal under Mee: after the double The full index of articles so far… is published here By Tony …
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Our last three episodes 100 seasons in the top division. Winning the Double (for the first time) 100 seasons in the top division: what happened after the 1st double? 100 seasons in the top division: 1971/2 and 1972/3 A regularly updated index to the whole series can be found on our home page. By …
Links to recent articles in this series appear at the foot of this piece. By Tony Attwood If you have been staying with me through this series on 100 seasons in the top division of English football, you will have noted that the “100 seasons” is an achievement unique to Arsenal, with their …
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Recently in this series 100 seasons in the top division – 1969/70, and building a new team The first double: from advancement to a Midlands disaster Arsenal in October 1970, the great march forward begins. 100 seasons in the top division: cracks appear in late 1970 Arsenal head for the first double: January / …
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