Arsenal’s January signing stepping into legendary shoes at the club
Arsenal signed Eddie Hapgood, a left-back from the non-leagues, in 1927, and these are the enormous footsteps Cohen Bramall now finds himself following.
Arsenal History Archives: 01/2017
Arshavin wins Kazakhstan player of the year
Andrey Arshavin has won the Kazakhstan Player of the Year award as a reward for his impressive performances with Kairat.
OTD Arsenal play their first game as Royal Arsenal
On this day in 1887, Royal Arsenal played their first game after changing their name from Dial Square to Royal Arsenal.
OTD 1987: Stewart Robson was sold to West Ham
On this day in 1987, Stewart Robson was sold to West Ham for £700,000.
5 of Arsenal’s Biggest FA Cup shocks
With Arsenal traveling to Championship side, Preston North End, this Saturday, an upset could be on the cards.
OTD 1934 Herbert Chapman died
On this day in 1934, one of the most important managers in Arsenal’s history, Herbert Chapman, died of pneumonia aged 55 at his home in Hendon.
OTD Arsenal secure history making result
On this day in 1901 Arsenal beat Darwen 2-0 away to secure their place in the first round proper of the FA Cup.
OTD Arsenal chairman dies in office
On this day in 1949, Sir Samuel Hill-Wood, chairman of Arsenal, passed away while in office, the first Arsenal chairman to do so.
Word Cup bronze medallist hit by sexist remark at men’s game
The former Arsenal Ladies player, Jo Potter, was hit by a sexist comment, while collecting her football ticket at Nuneatown Town on New Year’s Day.
Ian Allinson – Dad would have been proud
When Bournemouth traveled to the Emirates in November, a match Arsenal won 3-1, former Gunner, Ian Allinson, gave a touching interview to the matchday programme about signing for the team he supported since boyhood.
OTD 1998: Arsenal 0 Port Vale 0
On this day in 1998, Arsenal drew 0-0 with Port Vale in the FA Cup during a year in which the Gunners won the double for the second time.
OTD Arsenal pay 6-figure transfer fee for first time
On this day in 1970, Arsenal paid £100,000 to sign Peter Marinello – the first time they had ever paid a six-figure sum for a player.
How many crests have Arsenal had?
The Arsenal crest has went through quite a number of changes since it came into existence in 1888, two years after the team was first formed, and it is different than the variety of shirt badges that we see worn by the players.
Why are Arsenal called Arsenal?
Every story has a beginning and for Arsenal, it all starts in 1886 with a group of men, a whip round and an obvious choice for the team’s name
OTD 1988 Tony Adams captains Arsenal for the first time
On this day in 1988 Tony Adams wore the captain’s armband at Arsenal for the first time.
From the vault – Tottenham ‘sick as a parrot’ as Arsenal take their league place
You’ve no doubt heard the phrase, ‘sick as a parrot,’ but did you know that it is believed to originate from the time Arsenal took Tottenham’s place in the old First Division?
Former Arsenal players who died in 2016
A number of former Arsenal player sadly passed away in 2016. As the year ends, we remember those who are no longer with us.
What was Arsenal’s first ever match?
Starting as Dial Square in 1886, the side’s first game was against Eastern Wanderers on 11 December, 1886.