100 Years Since Herbert Chapman: 6 – What happened to Chapman at Leeds?

  Previously in this series: 1: Taking over from failure 2: Approaching a 100th anniversary at Arsenal of mega-importance. 3: The Arsenal that Knighton left behind 4: Knighton is removed 5  A  new manager This is part of a series of articles that looks at the life and times of Herbert Chapman, looking at Chapman’s time at Arsenal …

100 years since Herbert Chapman joined Arsenal. Part 5 – a new manager

    Next season – 2025/26 – will be the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Herbert Chapman at Arsenal.   In this series we are looking back at the surprise arrival of Chapman, and his time at Arsenal. By Tony Attwood Part 5: Arsenal advertise for a new manager Previously in this series: 1: Taking over …

100 years since Chapman arrived at Arsenal. Part 4. Knighton is removed

  Next season – 2025/26 – will be the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Herbert Chapman at Arsenal.   In this series we are looking back at the surprise arrival of Chapman, and his time at Arsenal. By Tony Attwood Previously in this series: 1: Taking over from failure 2: Approaching a 100th anniversary at Arsenal of …

100 years since the arrival of Chapman 3: the Arsenal that Knighton left behind

  Next season – 2025/26 – will be the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Herbert Chapman at Arsenal.   In this series we are looking back at the surprise arrival of Chapman, and his time at Arsenal. By Tony Attwood Previously in this series: 1: Taking over from failure 2: Approaching a 100th anniversary at …

Arsenal Ladies: women’s football in the earlier times

  We are searching for information on women’s football in the early parts of the 20th century, but have got nothing. The FA editct banning league clubs from allowing their grounds to be used for women’s football appeared in 1921 – and as far as I know this was the death knell for the game, …

Arsenal’s great tactical journey

  Arsenal Football Club’s tactical journey is a fascinating tale of innovation and adaptation. From the 1920s to the present day, the Gunners have undergone significant changes in their approach to the game. These tactical shifts have not only defined eras but also shaped the club’s identity over the years. The evolution of Arsenal’s tactics …

100 years since the arrival of Chapman part 2: taking over from failure…

    26 April 1913 – Arsenal’s last game in Plumstead By Tony Attwood Previously in this series: Approaching a 100th anniversary at Arsenal of mega-importance. By Tony Attwood Retracing our steps for a moment, Arsenal had struggled financially at Plumstead (the picture left is of Plumstead high street four years before Arsenal  FC was …

Approaching a 100th anniversary at Arsenal of mega-importance.

    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 For today’s stories from Arsenal please see Untold Arsenal By Tony Attwood 100 years since the arrival of Chapman …

Arsenal anniversaries: When Arsenal scored six, each by a different player

  Today’s headline comes from 2009 Details of some of our in-depth investigations and series are given at the end. 130 years ago today 4 October 1894: Woolwich Arsenal beat Casuals 8-0 in a friendly.  This is one of the matches that shows that the old story that Arsenal were banned by the regional FA …

Arsenal anniversaries 3 October: Arsenal’s worst ever experience in Europe

    Details of some of our other series are given at the end of the anniversaries Today’s headline anniversary comes from 1979 3 October 1896: Arsenal played their second game in the United League – a 2-2 home draw against Luton Town – with a not insignificant crowd of 8000 – very high for the …

Arsenal anniversaries 1 October: when “the novelty of Arsenal’s methods other clubs by surprise,”

  Today’s headline comes from 1925. Also on this day Arsene Wenger became Arsenal’s first non-British manager.   October 1895 (exact date unknown): Royal Ordnance Factories FC (the club that split from Woolwich Arsenal in 1893) turned professional, suggesting that the split between ROFFC and Arsenal was not over professionalism, but rather that the management …