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… Read More »Televised games in the UK
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Winning the FA Cup is becoming a habit
As the whistle blew in a (mostly) empty Wembley Stadium we celebrated Arsenal’s 14th FA Cup win. Amazing. Unprecedented. An extension of the record we… Read More »Winning the FA Cup is becoming a habit
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… Read More »Arsenal’s first game in the FA Cup: An extraordinary match that nearly didn’t take place
An audience with Brendon Batson
Brendon played for Arsenal under Bertie Mee and was the club’s first black player. Since 1984, he’s been part of the PFA and is especially active in promoting equality in sport and stadium safety.
An audience with Mark Pougatch
Just before the season re-started, sports journalist Mark Pougatch spent an evening chatting to AISA members and answering their questions. To see it all or… Read More »An audience with Mark Pougatch
‘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… Read More »‘We could have the pitch ready in three weeks’
Photo medley – Arsenal Women in the Continental Cup
This isn’t so much of a post, more an opportunity to share some photos I took at the Arsenal vs Bristol City game in the… Read More »Photo medley – Arsenal Women in the Continental Cup
Form is temporary, class is permanent, and Arsenal is for life.
As I watched the Arsenal/Brighton game on Thursday night from my seat in the North Bank Lower I noticed a small child being held aloft… Read More »Form is temporary, class is permanent, and Arsenal is for life.
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 –… Read More »Was Arsenal’s manager a dope?
Bob Wilson and me
Bob and I go way back. I played in goal at the same time he was Arsenal’s Double-winning ‘keeper. My style was much the same… Read More »Bob Wilson and me