AISA Arsenal History Society: preserving Arsenal's heritage
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal The FA thanks Norris, the League expanded again. May 1920. We hope to publish a new episode with further significant revelations about Sir Henry Norris’ reputation and behaviour this weekend. Today’s headline is taken from this day in 1999 17 February 1902: 1000 …
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal The FA thanks Norris, the League expanded again. May 1920. Today’s headline is taken from this day in 1974. 16 February 1886: Andy Ducat born. It was his transfer from Arsenal after 175 league games that signalled that the club would sell …
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The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal The FA thanks Norris, the League expanded again. May 1920. Today’s headline is taken from this day in 1910. 15 February 1890 Arsenal played Chatham away and won 5-0 en route to winning Kent Senior Cup for the one and only …
Read More “When the media recognised that referees were either inept or cheating”
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal The FA thanks Norris, the League expanded again. May 1920. Today’s headline is taken from this day in 2005. 14 February 1891. Arsenal beat Crusaders 1-0 in the London Charity Cup This was Arsenal’s second and final entry into what is a rather …
Read More “When Arsenal first played without an Englishman in the side”
This article updated June 2018 to include the reserve team London Combination table for the end of the season. By Tony Attwood And so, for the first time ever, on 1 May 1920 Football League matches were played in May – this following the decision in the spring of 1919 to extend the Football …
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The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal April 1920 Arsenal gain mid-table security in their first season back. Below is our daily review of anniversaries on this day in Arsenal’s history (with the odd bit of historical context on occasion as well). The headline comes from 1999. This daily …
Read More “When Arsenal scored after the ball was thrown back, and then agreed to take a replay.”
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal April 1920 Arsenal gain mid-table security in their first season back. Below is our daily review of anniversaries on this day in Arsenal’s history (with the odd bit of historical context on occasion as well). Our headline comes from 1907. 12 February …
Read More “An explosion at Arsenal’s stadium wrecks the catering facilities”
By Tony Attwood Please note a list of all the articles in this series so far, appear at the foot of the page. April 1920 was a most curious month for Arsenal, for as quite often happened at this time, fixtures were packed in around the movable feast that is Easter, and as well as …
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The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal March 1920: Henry Norris threatened at Parliament, Arsenal win 2 lose 2. Below is our daily review of anniversaries on this day in Arsenal’s history (with the odd bit of historical context on occasion as well). 11 February 1888: Contrary to reports, the …
Read More “Thierry Henry: his final goal in the final minutes of his final game.”
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal March 1920: Henry Norris threatened at Parliament, Arsenal win 2 lose 2. Below is our daily review of Arsenal anniversaries taken from the Arsenal day by day files prepared by the AISA Arsenal History Society. We expect to add 1000 new anniversaries to our …
Read More “Just four Arsenal wins in 14, even with Bergkamp in the side!”
By Tony Attwood Arsenal started the month in 13th position in the league, knowing full well where their problems lay – at home. Below is the home league table thus far. Pos Team P W D L F A GAvg Pts 1 Sheffield United 17 12 3 2 37 17 2.176 27 2 Sunderland 14 …
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The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal February 1920: the press discuss Arsenal (and gets it totally wrong.) (Yes they really were just as inept in the 1920s as they are today). Below is our daily review of Arsenal anniversaries taken from the Arsenal day by day files prepared by the …
Read More “When Bobby Robson made his wild accusation against Bergkamp and Arsenal”
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal February 1920: the press discuss Arsenal (and gets it totally wrong.) (Yes they really were just as inept in the 1920s as they are today). Below is our daily review of Arsenal anniversaries taken from the Arsenal day by day files prepared by the …
Read More “Player returns to Arsenal bench 350 days after his injury”
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal February 1920: the press discuss Arsenal (and gets it totally wrong.) (Yes they really were just as inept in the 1920s as they are today). Below is our daily review of Arsenal anniversaries taken from the Arsenal day by day files prepared by the …
Read More “Arsenal: the Prozac for those used to the prosaic.”
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal February 1920: the press discuss Arsenal (and gets it totally wrong.) (Yes they really were just as inept in the 1920s as they are today. Below is our daily review of Arsenal anniversaries taken from the Arsenal day by day files prepared by the …
Read More “When the ref who accused Wenger was himself charged of making insulting comments”
by Tony Attwood In our last episode we left Arsenal happily settled in mid-table, and Sir Henry Norris seemingly quiet on all fronts. Now we can see what he had been up to: having extracted himself from his numerous wartime duties with the War Office and chairing the committee on demobilisation, and having removed himself …
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The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal January 1920: Arsenal’s solid start as a 1st division team falters Below is our daily review of Arsenal anniversaries taken from the Arsenal day by day files prepared by the AISA Arsenal History Society. We expect to add 1000 new anniversaries to our files …
Read More “The Arsenal man who testified against the match fixing of Liverpool and Man U”
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal January 1920: Arsenal’s solid start as a 1st division team falters Below is our daily review of Arsenal anniversaries taken from the Arsenal day by day files prepared by the AISA Arsenal History Society. We expect to add 1000 new anniversaries to our files …
Read More “Arsenal manager alleges club directors wasted money on champagne”
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal January 1920: Arsenal’s solid start as a 1st division team falters Below is our daily review of Arsenal anniversaries taken from the Arsenal day by day files prepared by the AISA Arsenal History Society. We expect to add 1000 new anniversaries to our …
Read More “When Arsenal paid their highest ever transfer fee – until Ozil.”
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal January 1920: Arsenal’s solid start as a 1st division team falters Below is our daily review of Arsenal anniversaries taken from the Arsenal day by day files prepared by the AISA Arsenal History Society. We expect to add 1000 new anniversaries to our files …
Read More “Wenger’s 12 match ban for violent and threatening behaviour against the ref”
1920 Arsenal entered 1920 in a healthier position than had seemed likely earlier in the season Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GAvg Pts 1 West Bromwich Albion 21 16 0 5 61 25 2.440 32 2 Burnley 23 13 5 5 37 30 1.233 31 3 Newcastle United 22 11 5 6 …
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The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal 1919: The first Christmas for the new expanded league Below is our daily review of Arsenal anniversaries taken from the Arsenal day by day files prepared by the AISA Arsenal History Society. We expect to add 1000 new anniversaries to our files this …
Read More “When Arsenal’s centre half walked out at half time.”
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal 1919: The first Christmas for the new expanded league Below is our daily review of Arsenal anniversaries taken from the Arsenal day by day files prepared by the AISA Arsenal History Society. We expect to add 1000 new anniversaries to our files this year. The …
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal 1919: The first Christmas for the new expanded league Below is our daily review of Arsenal anniversaries taken from the Arsenal day by day files prepared by the AISA Arsenal History Society. We expect to add 1000 new anniversaries to our files this year. …
Read More “The only time Arsenal were defeated at Highbury by a team from the 3rd division”
The latest post from our series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal 1919: The first Christmas for the new expanded league Below is our daily review of Arsenal anniversaries taken from the Arsenal day by day files prepared by the AISA Arsenal History Society. We expect to add 1000 new anniversaries to our files this …
Read More “Arsenal: when the team was selected by committee; going top and an upset Jens.”
