Beginnings
First Woolwich Arsenal Badge.
As you should all know, Arsenal were originally named Dial Square.
They were formed by men working in the Woolwich Arsenal munitions factory in 1886.
A few years ago I visited the site of the Woolwich Arsenal.
Main Gate - Woolwich Arsenal.
Geordie - Years ahead of his time.
Badge - Facing the right way.
The Original Armoury.
The Only Way.
Dial Square Clock.
Woolwich Arsenal played their first games on Plumstead Common.
In 1913, Woolwich Arsenal moved to Highbury, dropped the Woolwich from their name, the rest is a wonderful history.
Highbury - Here we come!!
More Titanic Games in Future.
Herbert Chapman puts Arsenal on the map.
In 1957, my cousin Johnny and myself are taken to Highbury stadium for the first time by my brother.
Highbury - 1957.
Johnny - George - Myself.
The first players I watched - 1957-1960.
Managers - Jack Crayston & George Swindin.
The 1958-1962 players.
Manager - George Swindin.
Hollie, my granddaughter, points to Joe Baker.
Manager - Billy Wright. 1963-1966.
Bertie Mee and the first trophy winning players of my generation. 1966-1971.
East Stand Apartments.
North Bank Apartments Entrance.
Endings.
In 2006, Arsenal moved to the Emirates stadium but remained in the Highbury area.
Out of the Old - Into the New.
Walking Into The Future.
I went to watch Arsenal play Barcelona, my two favourite teams, in the Champions League in 2016.
Mainly, to see Messi & Iniesta one last time.
Lionel Messi.
Match ticket.
Arsenal & Barcelona line up.
Iniesta & Messi - Not much bigger than the Mascots.
Andreas Iniesta.
Last Match?
In 2018, I went with Guy, to probably my last game at the Emirates, to see Arsenal versus Athletico Madrid in the Europa League semifinal 1st Leg.
Grandad & Guy - Arsenal vs A.Madrid.
Gooners in the Emirates Clock End.
Arsenal vs Athletico Madrid Programme.
Match ticket.
Just like my last game at Highbury - A European semifinal.
Last Wembley Final.
League Cup Final 2018 - Arsenal vs Man City.
Guy & Myself went to probably my last match at Wembley also.
In 2019, I went with Vic W to see Wolves vs Arsenal for probably my last away game.
Wolves Motto.
My last away Match Ticket.
Arsene Wenger left Arsenal in 2018.
A visionary manager, who produced 3 great Arsenal teams, with some World Class footballers, playing some of the best football I’ve ever seen.
Merci Beaucoup!!
Despite all the success he gave Arsenal, I personally think that he should have won the European Cup/Champions League at least once.
Maybe I’m being harsh or greedy, as I can’t really complain about my life following Arsenal.
Arsene Wenger - His last Home Game Programme.
Arsene Wenger - His Last Game Programme.
Au Revoir Arsene Wenger.
Next Post - Friday 3/7/2020.
Back to the Future.
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