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30 June 1915: Arsenal’s chairman finishes recruiting for the 177th Field Artillery – whose wages he paid.

Tony Attwood October 24, 2020

Upon the outbreak of the first world war in 1914, Henry Norris, the Arsenal chairman, looked for ways in which he could help the state in its efforts. He did…

Arteta is focused on waking the sleeping Arsenal bear! AISA report on the May Arsenal Supporters’ Forum

engineroom May 6, 2020

At 6 tonight your intrepid AISA representative logged into Zoom to attend the latest Arsenal Supporters Forum. Usually these events take place at the Emirates Stadium or in Highbury House…

Where’s my WSL season ticket (Part 2)

AISA October 7, 2021

Supporters of Arsenal Women have been wondering where their season tickets are, and how to get into the WSL match on Sunday and forthcoming matches. AISA asked the club and…

An audience with Brendon Batson

AISA July 17, 2020

Brendon played for Arsenal under Bertie Mee and was the club's first black player. Since 1984, he's been part of the PFA and is especially active in promoting equality in…

25 August 2001 – Arsenal smash Leicester

Tony Attwood August 25, 2022

You’ve been on the waiting list for how long?

AISA April 15, 2022

The people on the waiting list for season tickets would fill Wembley stadium. The trouble is, many of those have been waiting for so long, their contact details are out…

Thierry the Igwe

Richard Smith November 14, 2020

From Emeke Onyenuforo, Founder of Arsenal Nigeria One of Thierry Henry’s many honours is that of Igwe. Awarded in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2017 it’s a title that means King of…

North London is very red – updated 14 January

AISA January 12, 2023

The news is out and the images of the banners that will adorn the stadium have been shared. Most are very red indeed and looked spectacular on a small scale…