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We were in the programme!

The Arsenal programme against PSV featured our walk in the footsteps of supporters over 120 years ago, describing when a group of us visited the original Royal Arsenal grounds in…
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‘We could have the pitch ready in three weeks’

Arsenal’s Stadium Director, John Beattie, talks about planning for the unknown. Arsenal’s pitch is being renovated during lockdown but would be ready for action if needed for Project Restart by…
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STEVEN POWELL – FUNERAL AND TRIBUTES

Steven Powell was a founder member of AISA, former commitee member and dedicated Arsenal supporter. He will be sorely missed by us all. As of Monday afternoon August 28th, there…
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WHAT DO YOU THINK OF TOTTENHAM? (UPDATED)

A happy memory for me from the Highbury days was when the FA pleaded with supporters to refrain from “offensive language” in their songs and chants. The next match was…
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Televised games in the UK

The Premier League has announced that 160 of the 380 matches to be played this season will not be televised ‘live’. That means matches behind closed doors will not be…
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SO VAR IS WITH US NEXT SEASON

The Premier League clubs have voted to keep VA, whilst seeking to improve it with the introduction of semi-automated offsides, better supporter communication and high thresholds for intervention. Assuming no…