12 May: Arsenal discuss merging with Tottenham Hotspur

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 May – all the anniversaries day by day  The Arsenal videos: club by club It did indeed happen …

11 May 1925: Arsenal advertiser for a new manager

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 May – all the anniversaries day by day  By Tony Attwood On this day an advertisement for a new Arsenal manager …

10 May 1941: Arsenal draw in the wartime cup final at Wembley

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 May – all the anniversaries day by day  On this day, Preston and Arsenal drew 1-1 in the Football League War …

9 May 1891: Arsenal vote to become the first professional team in the south

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 May – all the anniversaries day by day  By Tony Attwood Without the events of this day, there may well never …

8 May: the double, the cup, the unbeaten season, and a wartime trophy

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 May – all the anniversaries day by day    By Tony Attwood It turns out that 8 May is quite a …

7 May 2006: the last match at Highbury and the battle for fourth

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 May – all the anniversaries day by day  The anniversary of the last match at Highbury might just …

6 May 1991, 1998, 2018. Winning the league before kick off and saying goodbye

By Tony Attwood Three anniversaries for 6 May, all within my time of going to see Arsenal.  Perhaps I should call it my Arsenal Day. 6 May 1991 Arsenal 3 Manchester United 1.  Arsenal had won the league before kick off – we stood in a totally packed bar just off the Seven Sisters Road, …

5 May 1966: just 4,554 turn up for an Arsenal home league game

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 May – all the anniversaries day by day  By Tony Attwood  Arsenal 0 Leeds Utd 3.  For many years it was …

4 May 1976: Bertie Mee leaves 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 May – all the anniversaries day by day  By Tony Attwood On this day Bertie Mee left his post as manager …

3 May: the day of three incredible events in the history of 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 May – all the anniversaries day by day  ————— 3 May: It’s Arsenal Day 3 May really ought to be called …

2 May 1891: Arsenal vote to become the first professional club in the south

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 May – all the anniversaries day by day  On this day Royal Arsenal’s club committee held the historic …

1 May 1953: Arsenal win the league on goal average

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 May – all the anniversaries day by day  Today in the world of Arsenal: West Ham v Arsenal: the injuries and …

30 April 1908: The end of the craziest Arsenal tour ever!

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 April – all the anniversaries day by day  Today in the world of Arsenal: West Ham v Arsenal – the portents …

29 April 1950: Arsenal win the FA Cup

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 April – all the anniversaries day by day  Say “The 1930s” to any football fan who knows his/her …

28 April 1934: Remembering the wonderful Joe Shaw

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 April – all the anniversaries day by day  On 28 April 1934 Arsenal went into their penultimate match …

27 April 2004: Henry is, of course, player of the year

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 April – all the anniversaries day by day  by Tony Attwood On this day Thierry Henry was voted PFA Player of …

26 April 1975: Watch Arsenal beat Tottenham in a relegation battle

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 April – all the anniversaries day by day  by Tony Attwood The end of the 1974/5 season was not exactly exciting …

25 April 2004: Arsenal win the league at WHL – for the second time!

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 April – all the anniversaries day by day  Arsenal won the League, at White Hart Lane, for the …

24 April 1989: making it 11 goals in two games across six days

By Tony Attwood Henry Norris at the Arsenal:  There is a full index to the series here. Arsenal in the 1930s: The most comprehensive series on the decade ever Arsenal in the 1970s: Every match and every intrigue reviewed in detail. 100 Years: 100 Years in the First Division In 1998/9 Arsenal played in three high scoring games.  On …

23 April 1997: Arsenal player Dennis Compton CBE died on this day

By Tony Attwood Henry Norris at the Arsenal:  There is a full index to the series here. Arsenal in the 1930s: The most comprehensive series on the decade ever Arsenal in the 1970s: Every match and every intrigue reviewed in detail. 100 Years: 100 Years in the First Division Dennis Compton CBE died on this day, the first day …

22 April 2018: Our Arsenal banner makes Match of the Day

by Tony Attwood With Arsene Wenger having announced that he was leaving Arsenal, “Match of the Day” on BBC TV featured the “Football should be an art” banner, at the Arsenal Stadium, in its opening sequences for the Arsenal match against West Ham United, which Arsenal won 4-1. The banner was organised by AISA members and …

21 April 1930: Leicester 6 Arsenal 6

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 April – all the anniversaries day by day  This game took place five days before Arsenal’s FA Cup …

20 April 2018:Arsène Wenger announced his departure from Arsenal.

By Tony Attwood Henry Norris at the Arsenal:  There is a full index to the series here. Arsenal in the 1930s: The most comprehensive series on the decade ever Arsenal in the 1970s: Every match and every intrigue reviewed in detail. 100 Years: 100 Years in the First Division The simplest way to measure a manager’s success or …

19 April 1975: On this day in history – QPR 0 Arsenal 0; Arsenal 17th in the league

By Tony Attwood Henry Norris at the Arsenal:  There is a full index to the series here. Arsenal in the 1930s: The most comprehensive series on the decade ever Arsenal in the 1970s: Every match and every intrigue reviewed in detail. 100 Years in the First Division At a time when many fans are complaining about Arsenal being …

18 April 1998: Arsenal 5 Wimbledon 0

By Tony Attwood Henry Norris at the Arsenal:  There is a full index to the series here. Arsenal in the 1930s: The most comprehensive series on the decade ever Arsenal in the 1970s: Every match and every intrigue reviewed in detail. 100 Years in the First Division So, a 5-0 win over Wimbledon on this day – a …