30 May 1995: The passing of the wonderful Ted Drake
Ted Drake’s trophy cabinet contained two league winner’s medals, an FA Cup winner’s medal and five caps for England. And yet he was so much more than that. Some reports…
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CLUB REVIEWS LAST SEASON’S NEW APPROACH TO TICKETING
Throughout our discussions with the club over the new ticketing arrangements for men’s matches – and following-up from members complaining about the ballot system – we frequently asked for updates…
AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEAMAN AND FRIENDS
Supporters may be interested in an event taking place at the Clapham Grand (opposite Clapham Junction station) on April 24th, 7.00-10.00pm. David Seaman will be talking about his career and…
That’s it for the KitKat
I started this blog as ‘Praise be the KitKat’. How quickly things can change. I was inspired when I ate a KitKat at half time at an Arsenal match. The…
A NEW LOOK OUTSIDE HOLLOWAY ROAD TUBE
For those of you who travel to the stadium via Holloway Road tube, you will be familiar with the dark, dank bridges carrying the mainline from King’s Cross to the…
Community Shield Scheduling – update July 31
Success – KO is now an hour earlier! Let’s hope the powers-that-be recognise the importance of fans and remember that this coming season. The AISA view (Posted June 20) The…
Terry Neill
AISA is saddened by the news that Terry Neill, former player, captain and manager of the Arsenal, has died. He was 80. There have been numerous formal tributes, and for…
Farewell Highbury
Here’s the story of the demolition of the old Arsenal Stadium as told in stills taken from Highbury Hill. It was created in the early days of the new-fangled YouTube…