Here are the anniversaries, our headline comes from 1973 during the 3 day week imposed by government as a way of conserving electricity. Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History Society website. …
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Here are the anniversaries, our headline comes from 1949 – when the notorious tactics of Liverpool were constantly censored by the TV companies as part of their deal for the rights to show the games. Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the files …
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Here are the anniversaries, our headline comes from 1978 – when the notorious tactics of Liverpool were constantly censored by the TV companies as part of their deal for the rights to show the games. Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the …
Read More “The days when the press would dare criticise TV for editing out the dodgy bits.”
Here are the anniversaries, our headline comes from 2001 – the third double season. Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History Society website. An index to all the monthly Anniversary files can …
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Here are the anniversaries, our headline comes from 2003 – the Unbeaten Season. Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History Society website. An index to all the monthly Anniversary files can be …
Read More “A goalless home draw v Fulham and 3 draws in 4 games. A pretty naff season”
Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History Society website. An index to all the monthly Anniversary files can be found in the right column of this site under “Pages” on the right …
Read More “Arsenal found guilty of raising 20% of its income by illegal means.”
Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History Society website. An index to all the monthly Anniversary files can be found in the right column of this site under “Pages” on the right …
Read More “The Times’ campaign to have professional football stopped.”
Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History Society website. An index to all the monthly Anniversary files can be found in the right column of this site under “Pages” on the right …
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Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History Society website. An index to all the monthly Anniversary files can be found in the right column of this site under “Pages” on the right …
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Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History Society website. An index to all the monthly Anniversary files can be found in the right column of this site under “Pages” on the right …
Read More “A defence living “as dangerously as a chain smoking petrol pump attendant.””
Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History Society website. An index to all the monthly Anniversary files can be found in the right column of this site under “Pages” on the right …
Read More “Arsenal kick the ball out for an injury, Spurs keep it and go on and score. When?”
Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History Society website. An index to all the monthly Anniversary files can be found in the right column of this site under “Pages” on the right …
Read More “Who played 472 games for Tottenham and 327 games for Arsenal?”
Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the complete files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History Society website. An index to all the monthly Anniversary files can be found in the right column of this site under “Pages” on the …
Read More “The media claim there are too many foreigners in English football – in 1975”
Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the complete files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History Society website. An index to the monthly Anniversary files can be found in the right column of this site under “Pages” on the right …
Read More “When the Times reported on an Arsenal reserve match by mistake”
Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the complete files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History Society website. An index to the monthly Anniversary files can be found in the right column of this site under “Pages” on the …
Read More “The last Arsenal game before the world of football changed forever”
The series “Henry Norris at the Arsenal” is now complete. The index to all the articles can be found at Henry Norris at the Arsenal. The final article just published is Henry Norris at the Arsenal: 1928 to the end. We are now working on adding to the articles information that has come to light since writing …
Read More “When the media said all football must stop (but horse racing was ok to continue)”
The series “Henry Norris at the Arsenal” is now complete. The index to all the articles can be found at Henry Norris at the Arsenal. The final article just published is Henry Norris at the Arsenal: 1928 to the end. We are now working on adding to the articles information that has come to light since writing …
Read More “The centre half plays inside right, the left back plays centre forward. Just another league match.”
The series “Henry Norris at the Arsenal” is now complete. The index to all the articles can be found at Henry Norris at the Arsenal. The final article just published is Henry Norris at the Arsenal: 1928 to the end. We are now working on adding to the articles information that has come to light since writing …
Read More “5 games against Tottenham all on one day”
The series “Henry Norris at the Arsenal” is now complete. The index to all the articles can be found at Henry Norris at the Arsenal. The final article just published is Henry Norris at the Arsenal: 1928 to the end. We are now working on adding to the articles information that has come to light since writing …
Read More “Arsenal fans abuse their best keeper ever and the club management suspend him”
The series “Henry Norris at the Arsenal” is now complete. The index to all the articles can be found at Henry Norris at the Arsenal. The final article just published is Henry Norris at the Arsenal: 1928 to the end. We are now working on adding to the articles information that has come to light since writing …
Read More “Fifa manage to write the rules of football down wrongly!”
The series “Henry Norris at the Arsenal” is now complete. The index to all the articles can be found at Henry Norris at the Arsenal. The final article just published is Henry Norris at the Arsenal: 1928 to the end. We are now working on adding to the articles information that has come to light since writing …
Read More “From the advert that caused the start of Arsenal to the ultimate plaudit”
The series “Henry Norris at the Arsenal” is now complete. The index to all the articles can be found at Henry Norris at the Arsenal. The final article just published is Henry Norris at the Arsenal: 1928 to the end. We are now working on adding information that has come to light since writing the articles, and …
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By Tony Attwood There is a link to all the articles in this series on Henry Norris at the Arsenal at the foot of this piece. This article concludes the series. There is a note on what will happen next in the final paragraphs. Arsenal had a mostly positive December 1927, slipping from 6th …
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Latest article from the current series: Henry Norris at the Arsenal Sir Henry Norris leaves Arsenal and the legal disputes wend their way. Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the complete files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History …
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Latest article from the current series: Henry Norris at the Arsenal Sir Henry Norris leaves Arsenal and the legal disputes wend their way. Below are the Arsenal (and for historical context, occasionally one or two non-Arsenal) anniversaries for today taken from the complete files of over 6000 Arsenal anniversaries which appear on the Arsenal History …
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