Arsenal History Archives: 01/2017

On this day in 2006, Theo Walcott transferred to Arsenal from Southampton at the tender age of 16, although he wouldn’t sign a professional contract until his 17th birthday on 16 March.

For some, Jack Humble is the most important man in Arsenal’s history: the club’s true founding father

On this day in 1990, Arsenal signed former Chelsea defender, Colin Pates, for £500,000.

On this day in 1897, Arsenal sold their most prolific goalscorer of all time to Newton Heath.

On this day in 1922, Bob John signed for Arsenal from Caerphilly.

Conor Henderson, who was with Arsenal for 14 years, will spend the rest of the season with Crawley Town.

Gervinho has told the Daily Mail that he still hopes to return to Arsenal and that he is still an Arsenal fan.

On this day in 2001, Arsenal signed Edu from Corinthians for £6m.

On this day in 1921, Tottenham beat Arsenal 2-1 during the two teams’ first north London derby.

On this day in 1941, Arsenal goalkeeper, Alex Wilson, was transferred to St Mirren.

Kolo Toure looks set to become a player-coach at Celtic under Brendan Rodgers.

On this day in 1934, Herbert Chapman’s successor, Joe Shaw, took his first game as Arsenal manager.

On this day in 1863, David Danskin, one of Arsenal’s founding fathers, was born.

Alexander Hleb blames himself for his lack of success at Barcelona when he moved there from Arsenal in 2008.

On this day in 1928, Arsenal sold full-back, Andrew Kennedy, to Everton for £2,000.

Samir Nasri has said that he doesn’t know why Arsenal weren’t competing for major trophies when he was at the club but that it was clear that ‘We did not compete on equal terms with Chelsea and Manchester United.’

On this day in 1911, John Charles Peart signed for Woolwich Arsenal as a professional.

On this day in 1998, Arsenal beat Leeds United 2-1 at Highbury during their second double-winning season.

Strong, intimidating centre-backs rarely make the switch from arch-rivals Tottenham to Arsenal.

On this day in 1863, David Danskin, reputed to be one of the founders of the Dial Square club, was born in Fife.