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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The AISA Arsenal History Society: Part 2 – the publications.
By Tony Attwood In my earlier article I wrote about the work that we have undertaken in publishing the AISA Arsenal History Society website, which now contains over 2500 articles,…
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…
From Bergkamp’s chauffeur to Arsenal’s most successful manager ever…
Which Arsenal manager had the job of being Dennis Bergkamp’s chauffeur when he wouldn’t fly to away games? Or come to that which Arsenal manager has won more trophies than…
Geoff Bedingfield
It’s with shock and immense sadness we have learnt of the death of Geoff Bedingfield. A founder member of AISA in 2000, he has been its only Treasurer, and in…
THAT’S IT FOR THE FOODBANK UNTIL VILLA
The Foodbank collection point is not open again until the next afternoon/late afternoon game. Collections are not happening for evening/floodlit matches (like Luton). If you want to know more about…
Back at the Emirates – real or surreal?
It’s brilliant. Let’s get that straight from the start. It’s almost magical being inside the stadium, watching a real match, able to chant and cheer without feeling stupid about doing…
29 June 1971: Don Howe left Arsenal having helped guide the club to the Double as first team coach.
He moved on to WBA where he stayed until 1975 before a year at Galatasaray SK after which he returned to Arsenal as manager. His record between December 1983 and…