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Leslie Knighton (Arsenal manager)

Was Arsenal’s manager a dope?

Leslie Knighton, Arsenal manager In the Arsenal History Programme for last season’s home match against AFC Bournemouth we led with a story entitled “Leslie Knighton – Arsenal hero or villain?”. Having…
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Reminiscing with Ray

AISA was pleased to welcome Ray Parlour as our special guest at our recent members’ meeting. And to add to the informality of the occasion, we held it in a…
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A pilgrimage to Woolwich Arsenal

On Sunday, August 26, fresh from ‘over’ celebrating our victory over Fulham, some of the AISA committee went in search of the origins of The Arsenal. Meeting by the Thames…
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ADRIAN CLARKE AND ROY MASSEY

Our thanks to Adrian and Roy for a fascinating insight into life at the academy. One of the things we learnt was that managing a group fo schoolboys, all hoping…
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RUN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR WILLOW

The Willow Foundation’s 10k run takes place in October. If you think you can crack it, click the link beklow for more details and how to enter. Good luck!
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How do I turn this into something negative?

There are those who are never satisfied; those who in considering last night’s game away to Luton Town noted that Arsenal should have put the game to bed long, long…