Andy Kelly
@goonerak.bsky.social
Arsenal fan and unofficial club historian.
Website: The Arsenal Collection.
Website: The Arsenal Collection.
On this day 1981, Arsenal beat Norwich 1-0 in the 3rd round of the League Cup. With just 18 goals in 20 games there was hope that the new recruit would have defences quivering in their boots...
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=37152
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=37152
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
On this day 1981, Arsenal beat Norwich 1-0 in the 3rd round of the League Cup. With just 18 goals in 20 games there was hope that the new recruit would have defences quivering in their boots...
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=37152
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=37152
On this day 1914, Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at White Hart Lane in the semi-final of the London FA Challenge Cup, reaching the final for the first time.
Both Arsenal goals came from corner kicks...
Both Arsenal goals came from corner kicks...
November 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
On this day 1914, Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at White Hart Lane in the semi-final of the London FA Challenge Cup, reaching the final for the first time.
Both Arsenal goals came from corner kicks...
Both Arsenal goals came from corner kicks...
There was a proposed ring road around Crouch End but it never materialised. The plans also included Hornsey Town Hall being substantially larger than what was eventually built.
November 9, 2025 at 10:07 AM
There was a proposed ring road around Crouch End but it never materialised. The plans also included Hornsey Town Hall being substantially larger than what was eventually built.
A win double for gooners last night. One in Prague and one in New York.
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
A win double for gooners last night. One in Prague and one in New York.
As defined by the Oxford English Dictionary: for all future time.
Therefore, North London for all future time.
Therefore, North London for all future time.
November 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
As defined by the Oxford English Dictionary: for all future time.
Therefore, North London for all future time.
Therefore, North London for all future time.
Is there some sort of Dorian Gray thing going on at Arsenal where the first team can only keep winning as the youth team keep losing?
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Is there some sort of Dorian Gray thing going on at Arsenal where the first team can only keep winning as the youth team keep losing?
FFS can't we get past the two weeks of wankers letting off fireworks every night before we have this rammed down our throats?
November 4, 2025 at 7:59 AM
FFS can't we get past the two weeks of wankers letting off fireworks every night before we have this rammed down our throats?
On this day 1978, Arsenal beat Hajduk Split 1-0 in the 2nd round of the UEFA Cup thanks to a late goal from Willie Young who, sadly, passed away yesterday.
Split's right back would return to Highbury in 1997 and stay for 21 years.
#feisty
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=40621
Split's right back would return to Highbury in 1997 and stay for 21 years.
#feisty
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=40621
November 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
On this day 1978, Arsenal beat Hajduk Split 1-0 in the 2nd round of the UEFA Cup thanks to a late goal from Willie Young who, sadly, passed away yesterday.
Split's right back would return to Highbury in 1997 and stay for 21 years.
#feisty
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=40621
Split's right back would return to Highbury in 1997 and stay for 21 years.
#feisty
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=40621
Not a good day for The Arsenal.
RIP Colin Addison
He was Bertie Mee's first signing.
RIP Colin Addison
He was Bertie Mee's first signing.
October 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Not a good day for The Arsenal.
RIP Colin Addison
He was Bertie Mee's first signing.
RIP Colin Addison
He was Bertie Mee's first signing.
We no longer have the biggest Willie in the land.
RIP Willie Young.
RIP Willie Young.
October 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We no longer have the biggest Willie in the land.
RIP Willie Young.
RIP Willie Young.
In April 1971 Arsenal asked Burnley to postpone their league game due to Arsenal's fixture pile-up in their double-chasing fixture run-in.
The Clarets said "no".
Karma came along and bit them in the arse as a 1-0 defeat relegated them.
The Clarets said "no".
Karma came along and bit them in the arse as a 1-0 defeat relegated them.
October 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
In April 1971 Arsenal asked Burnley to postpone their league game due to Arsenal's fixture pile-up in their double-chasing fixture run-in.
The Clarets said "no".
Karma came along and bit them in the arse as a 1-0 defeat relegated them.
The Clarets said "no".
Karma came along and bit them in the arse as a 1-0 defeat relegated them.
Welcome to Andre Harriman-Annous, the 924th player to play a competitive first team game for The Arsenal. thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=39936
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Welcome to Andre Harriman-Annous, the 924th player to play a competitive first team game for The Arsenal. thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=39936
Arsenal clickbait 1950s stylee. From Gunflash, the official publication of the Arsenal Supporters Club, which is still going strong.
October 29, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Arsenal clickbait 1950s stylee. From Gunflash, the official publication of the Arsenal Supporters Club, which is still going strong.
In February 1950, a crowd of 29,000 turned up at Highbury to watch Arsenal's reserves play Brighton's reserves. This was more than at Blackpool & Huddersfield in the 1st Division. Here's why.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=47078
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=47078
October 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM
In February 1950, a crowd of 29,000 turned up at Highbury to watch Arsenal's reserves play Brighton's reserves. This was more than at Blackpool & Huddersfield in the 1st Division. Here's why.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=47078
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=47078
I think you'll find it's spelt S-E-E-D-E-D S-O-U-R-D-O-U-G-H
October 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I think you'll find it's spelt S-E-E-D-E-D S-O-U-R-D-O-U-G-H
Ever wondered which Arsenal manager is the master of 🎶 One-nil to The Arsenal🎶?
Well, wonder no more (this time with a Brucie bonus).
Well, wonder no more (this time with a Brucie bonus).
October 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Ever wondered which Arsenal manager is the master of 🎶 One-nil to The Arsenal🎶?
Well, wonder no more (this time with a Brucie bonus).
Well, wonder no more (this time with a Brucie bonus).
Ever wondered how many staff work at The Emirates on a match day? Well, back in 2011 The Mail on Sunday created this fantastic graphic.
October 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Ever wondered how many staff work at The Emirates on a match day? Well, back in 2011 The Mail on Sunday created this fantastic graphic.
Tonight saw Bilk at the Corn Exchange in Hertford. Brilliant night out. So much energy. Really nice young lads as well.
October 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Tonight saw Bilk at the Corn Exchange in Hertford. Brilliant night out. So much energy. Really nice young lads as well.
Ange Postecoglu: "...the story always ends the same with me and a trophy!"
October 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Ange Postecoglu: "...the story always ends the same with me and a trophy!"
I remember having a pair of monkey boots and my mum cursing every other day as she had to try and get the dog shit out of the tread in the soles.
October 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I remember having a pair of monkey boots and my mum cursing every other day as she had to try and get the dog shit out of the tread in the soles.
Arsenal first played a league game at Craven Cottage 112 years ago. I hope we fare better tomorrow than back then when the Cottagers won 6-1. Arsenal losing Angus McKinnon early didn't help.
Programme here, and match report from the Islington Gazette.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=54726
Programme here, and match report from the Islington Gazette.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=54726
October 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Arsenal first played a league game at Craven Cottage 112 years ago. I hope we fare better tomorrow than back then when the Cottagers won 6-1. Arsenal losing Angus McKinnon early didn't help.
Programme here, and match report from the Islington Gazette.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=54726
Programme here, and match report from the Islington Gazette.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=54726
🎶 You were working as a scorer in an Arsenal quiz, when I met you 🎶
It seems that me and Arsenal's newest director have history.
Hopefully this formative memory for young Ben will now be worth a Directors Box invitation or two.
It seems that me and Arsenal's newest director have history.
Hopefully this formative memory for young Ben will now be worth a Directors Box invitation or two.
October 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🎶 You were working as a scorer in an Arsenal quiz, when I met you 🎶
It seems that me and Arsenal's newest director have history.
Hopefully this formative memory for young Ben will now be worth a Directors Box invitation or two.
It seems that me and Arsenal's newest director have history.
Hopefully this formative memory for young Ben will now be worth a Directors Box invitation or two.
41 years ago today I was at Filbert Street to see this absolute cracker of a game. Behind after a first minute own goal, a missed penalty, a superb team performance, loads of goals and a pitch invasion as Arsenal fans were pelted with bricks by Leicester fans from outside the stadium!
October 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
41 years ago today I was at Filbert Street to see this absolute cracker of a game. Behind after a first minute own goal, a missed penalty, a superb team performance, loads of goals and a pitch invasion as Arsenal fans were pelted with bricks by Leicester fans from outside the stadium!