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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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This series celebrates Arsenal’s unique achievement of 100 seasons in the top division. Recently in this series…. Arsenal march on towards the 1971 double Arsenal head for the first double: January / March 1971 100 seasons in the top division: cracks appear in late 1970 The full index of articles in this series so …
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Recently in this series…. Arsenal head for the first double: January / March 1971 100 seasons in the top division: cracks appear in late 1970 Arsenal in October 1970, the great march forward begins. By Tony Attwood By 1 April 1971, Arsenal had secured their place in the FA Cup final, having beaten …
Recent Posts 100 seasons in the top division: cracks appear in late 1970 Arsenal in October 1970, the great march forward begins. The first double: from advancement to a Midlands disaster By Tony Attwood This is part of the series “100 seasons in the top division” celebrating Arsenal’s unique achievement in English football. An …
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By Tony Attwood The most recent posts in this series are 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. Following a disastrous 5-0 defeat to Stoke City …
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Our current series is “100 years in the top division” The latest pieces are… 100 years in the top division. The end of Swindin; the awful tenure of Wright 100 seasons in the top division. The rebirth of Arsenal 1967-68 100 seasons in the top division – 1969/70, and building a new …
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Recent posts 100 seasons in the top division – 1969/70, and building a new team 100 seasons in the top division. The rebirth of Arsenal 1967-68 100 years in the top division. The end of Swindin; the awful tenure of Wright Arsenal’s 100 seasons in the top division. 1959/60. If we thought it couldn’t …
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Recently in this series 100 seasons in the top division. The rebirth of Arsenal 1967-68 100 years in the top division. The end of Swindin; the awful tenure of Wright The full index of articles so far… is published here By Tony Attwood If you have been following my telling of Arsenal’s history, or if …
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By Tony Attwood Recently in this series 100 years in the top division. The end of Swindin; the awful tenure of Wright Arsenal’s 100 seassons in the top division. 1959/60. If we thought it couldn’t get worse, we were wrong The full index of articles so far… is published here Arsenal are now celebrating 100 …
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100 consecutive seasons in the top division…. Our last article and the whole series…. Arsenal’s 100 seassons in the top division. 1959/60. If we thought it couldn’t get worse, we were wrong The full index of articles so far is published here by Tony Attwood When Arsenal won the league in 1953, it made Arsenal …
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By Tony Attwood 100 consecutive seasons in the top division…. Our last article and the whole series…. Arsenal in the late 1950s and the hopes of a revival The full index of articles so far is published here The last article published in this series ended ,”Was it possible for this team to go on …
By Tony Attwood The full index of this “100 years” series of articles so far is published here Recnt articles George Swindin as Arsenal manager 1958/9, and the era of Kelsey Arsenal in the wilderness: the Jack Crayston era 1954/5 and 1955/6: Whittaker’s final seasons, and still no more tophies In the last post, I …
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By Tony Attwood This article continues the review of Arsenal’s 100 consecutive seasons in the top division. The most recent articles in this series are Arsenal 1952/53. Whittaker fulfils his destiny but then Arsenal collapse 1953/4: the Arsenal collapse begins 1954/5 and 1955/6: Whittaker’s final seasons, and still no more trophies Arsenal in the …
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Recent posts in this series 1954/5 and 1955/6: Whittaker’s final seasons, and still no more tophies 1953/4: the Arsenal collapse begins Arsenal 1952/53. Whittaker fulfils his destiny but then Arsenal collapse 100 years in the top division: Arsenal 1951/2; losing the cup final By Tony Attwood In the season 1952/3 Arsenal won the league, …
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