Welcome to the AISA Arsenal History Society
By Tony Attwood, chair of the society The AISA Arsenal History Society was set up 11 years ago with the brief of celebrating and recording Arsenal’s history, and at the…
Archive of News and Views posts
Vinai Venkatesham’s message to supporters
At the recent Fans’ Forum, Arsenal Chief Executive, Vinai Venkatesham, gave a report on the last few months. Here it is in full. (For the other Forum items, AISA members…
Arsenal’s first game in the FA Cup: An extraordinary match that nearly didn’t take place
Whilst writing the special cup final edition of the Arsenal History ProgrammeI came across a story of confusion at FA headquarters that meant the club were initially excluded from the competition…
Watching the banners – a daily photo diary
AS IT HAPPENED The story of the new stadium banners MAY 26th IT’S UP. NOW IDENTIFY WHO’S WHO! The hand-illustrated crowd scene features more than 700 supporters who have contributed…
Jose Antonio Reyes
As part of a memorial for Jose at Saturday’s Emirates Cup game, there will be a minute of applause in the 9th minute. Jose played for Arsenal and Sevilla, but…
Arteta is focused on waking the sleeping Arsenal bear! AISA report on the May Arsenal Supporters’ Forum
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…
Arsenal, Dial Square and when it all began
Drew Gray takes us back to 1886 As I’m sure you all know Arsenal FC date their creation to the year 1886 when they were founded as Dial Square, a…
Statement from AISA regarding staff redundancies
AISA is very concerned at Arsenal FC’s decision to make 55 posts redundant at the club. We have been and remain supportive of the club in this very difficult time and note the…