Andy Kelly
@goonerak.bsky.social
Arsenal fan and unofficial club historian.
Website: The Arsenal Collection.
Website: The Arsenal Collection.
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"Elton John had a crush on me..."
Wreckless Eric takes on our Life & Times interview, including tales of Captain Beefheart, Ian Dury, Elton John, drunk driving, getting nicked, the misery of poverty, the majesty of love and much more. It's a free edition:
thenewcue.substack.com/p/the-new-cu...
Wreckless Eric takes on our Life & Times interview, including tales of Captain Beefheart, Ian Dury, Elton John, drunk driving, getting nicked, the misery of poverty, the majesty of love and much more. It's a free edition:
thenewcue.substack.com/p/the-new-cu...
The New Cue #554 December 15: Wreckless Eric
"Elton John had a crush on me."
thenewcue.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
"Elton John had a crush on me..."
Wreckless Eric takes on our Life & Times interview, including tales of Captain Beefheart, Ian Dury, Elton John, drunk driving, getting nicked, the misery of poverty, the majesty of love and much more. It's a free edition:
thenewcue.substack.com/p/the-new-cu...
Wreckless Eric takes on our Life & Times interview, including tales of Captain Beefheart, Ian Dury, Elton John, drunk driving, getting nicked, the misery of poverty, the majesty of love and much more. It's a free edition:
thenewcue.substack.com/p/the-new-cu...
Can anyone think of a great song that has three equally great cover versions?
I'll start with Gloria by:
Them
The Doors
Patti Smith
Eddie & The Hot Rods
I'll start with Gloria by:
Them
The Doors
Patti Smith
Eddie & The Hot Rods
December 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Can anyone think of a great song that has three equally great cover versions?
I'll start with Gloria by:
Them
The Doors
Patti Smith
Eddie & The Hot Rods
I'll start with Gloria by:
Them
The Doors
Patti Smith
Eddie & The Hot Rods
Thomas Frank definitely needs a couple more months to try and get it right.
December 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Thomas Frank definitely needs a couple more months to try and get it right.
40 years ago today I worked overtime for the first time ever. The only reason I can be sure of the date is because I went to see Arsenal beat Liverpool in the afternoon and Niall Quinn scored his first goal for us.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=45933
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=45933
December 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
40 years ago today I worked overtime for the first time ever. The only reason I can be sure of the date is because I went to see Arsenal beat Liverpool in the afternoon and Niall Quinn scored his first goal for us.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=45933
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=45933
Yesterday was the first time in their history that Arsenal have won a game solely through own goals where they've benefitted from more than one in the same game.
They have won twelve games 1-0 where the goal was scored by an opponent.
They have won twelve games 1-0 where the goal was scored by an opponent.
December 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Yesterday was the first time in their history that Arsenal have won a game solely through own goals where they've benefitted from more than one in the same game.
They have won twelve games 1-0 where the goal was scored by an opponent.
They have won twelve games 1-0 where the goal was scored by an opponent.
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Harry Homer gets a mention in today's Arsenal v Wolves programme.
Who's he?
Well, he (sort of) came up with the Arsenal motto:
Victoria Concordia Crescit
Here's the story behind it.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=35447
Who's he?
Well, he (sort of) came up with the Arsenal motto:
Victoria Concordia Crescit
Here's the story behind it.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=35447
Victoria Concordia Crescit – The Origin of Arsenal’s Famous Motto
Ingrained within the heritage of The Arsenal is the long standing Latin motto “Victoria Concordia Crescit”. Over the years there have been a number of variations of the translation but all are roug…
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December 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Harry Homer gets a mention in today's Arsenal v Wolves programme.
Who's he?
Well, he (sort of) came up with the Arsenal motto:
Victoria Concordia Crescit
Here's the story behind it.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=35447
Who's he?
Well, he (sort of) came up with the Arsenal motto:
Victoria Concordia Crescit
Here's the story behind it.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=35447
That's an awful lot of flags on lampposts that will need to be lowered to half mast.
December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
That's an awful lot of flags on lampposts that will need to be lowered to half mast.
On this day 1896, Woolwich Arsenal played two first team games: away at Loughborough in the League and at home against Leyton in the FA Cup. The team against Loughborough was formed mainly of first team players and the team against Leyton was mainly reserves.
December 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
On this day 1896, Woolwich Arsenal played two first team games: away at Loughborough in the League and at home against Leyton in the FA Cup. The team against Loughborough was formed mainly of first team players and the team against Leyton was mainly reserves.
If you're gonna drive like this while I'm overtaking at the speed limit then there is no way in the world I'm pulling over for you even when there is a gap to do so.
December 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
If you're gonna drive like this while I'm overtaking at the speed limit then there is no way in the world I'm pulling over for you even when there is a gap to do so.
On this day 1886, the founding members of Dial Square FC finished work in the Royal Arsenal at lunchtime then travelled to the Isle of Dogs where they thumped Eastern Wanderers 6-0.
A legend was born.
Club secretary Elijah Watkins wrote a small piece on the game in October 1902.
A legend was born.
Club secretary Elijah Watkins wrote a small piece on the game in October 1902.
December 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM
On this day 1886, the founding members of Dial Square FC finished work in the Royal Arsenal at lunchtime then travelled to the Isle of Dogs where they thumped Eastern Wanderers 6-0.
A legend was born.
Club secretary Elijah Watkins wrote a small piece on the game in October 1902.
A legend was born.
Club secretary Elijah Watkins wrote a small piece on the game in October 1902.
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Welcome to Marli Salmon, the 925th player to play a competitive first team game for The Arsenal.
At 16 years 103 days, Marli is the 4th youngest player to play in Arsenal's first team after Ethan Nwaneri, Max Dowman & Jack Porter.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=39936
At 16 years 103 days, Marli is the 4th youngest player to play in Arsenal's first team after Ethan Nwaneri, Max Dowman & Jack Porter.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=39936
December 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Welcome to Marli Salmon, the 925th player to play a competitive first team game for The Arsenal.
At 16 years 103 days, Marli is the 4th youngest player to play in Arsenal's first team after Ethan Nwaneri, Max Dowman & Jack Porter.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=39936
At 16 years 103 days, Marli is the 4th youngest player to play in Arsenal's first team after Ethan Nwaneri, Max Dowman & Jack Porter.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=39936
Arsenal have played just one game in Bruges. Let's hope we do better tomorrow than the last time.
We lost 1-6 to Rapid Vienna of Austria in a friendly on 24 May 1953.
We lost 1-6 to Rapid Vienna of Austria in a friendly on 24 May 1953.
December 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Arsenal have played just one game in Bruges. Let's hope we do better tomorrow than the last time.
We lost 1-6 to Rapid Vienna of Austria in a friendly on 24 May 1953.
We lost 1-6 to Rapid Vienna of Austria in a friendly on 24 May 1953.
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Another push for our 2025 Arsenal gift guide, featuring:
- Artwork
- Bootleg gear
- Official merch
- Books / Magazines
- Stocking fillers
Lots of independent creators included, some you know, some you might not.
- Artwork
- Bootleg gear
- Official merch
- Books / Magazines
- Stocking fillers
Lots of independent creators included, some you know, some you might not.
Number of Christmas presents I've bought this year - 0.
Number of words I've written recommending Arsenal-related Christmas presents - 1,400.
Here's the inaugural Arseblog Patreon ArseMail newsletter festive gift guide 2025, which we're making free to read.
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Number of words I've written recommending Arsenal-related Christmas presents - 1,400.
Here's the inaugural Arseblog Patreon ArseMail newsletter festive gift guide 2025, which we're making free to read.
www.patreon.com/posts/arsema...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Another push for our 2025 Arsenal gift guide, featuring:
- Artwork
- Bootleg gear
- Official merch
- Books / Magazines
- Stocking fillers
Lots of independent creators included, some you know, some you might not.
- Artwork
- Bootleg gear
- Official merch
- Books / Magazines
- Stocking fillers
Lots of independent creators included, some you know, some you might not.
Big up to the owner of LL22 PPK for leaving the smallest bit of footpath for us pedestrians. So gracious of them.
December 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Big up to the owner of LL22 PPK for leaving the smallest bit of footpath for us pedestrians. So gracious of them.
Wolves now need snookers to stay up.
December 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Wolves now need snookers to stay up.
When a stoppable force meets a movable object.
December 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
When a stoppable force meets a movable object.
Arsenal have played Portsmouth in four FA Cup ties. In each year we've had a good run:
1932 - Losing finalists
1971 - Winners
2004 - Losing semi-finalists
2020 - Winners
1932 - Losing finalists
1971 - Winners
2004 - Losing semi-finalists
2020 - Winners
December 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Arsenal have played Portsmouth in four FA Cup ties. In each year we've had a good run:
1932 - Losing finalists
1971 - Winners
2004 - Losing semi-finalists
2020 - Winners
1932 - Losing finalists
1971 - Winners
2004 - Losing semi-finalists
2020 - Winners
Quite literally, a pavement pizza.
December 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Quite literally, a pavement pizza.
On this day 1982, Arsenal beat Aston Villa 2-1 despite goalkeeper George Wood being sent off in the 27th minute. 18 year old Stewart Robson donned the green jersey and was only beaten once.
Full programme and more reports on The Arsenal Collection.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=54119
Full programme and more reports on The Arsenal Collection.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=54119
December 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
On this day 1982, Arsenal beat Aston Villa 2-1 despite goalkeeper George Wood being sent off in the 27th minute. 18 year old Stewart Robson donned the green jersey and was only beaten once.
Full programme and more reports on The Arsenal Collection.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=54119
Full programme and more reports on The Arsenal Collection.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=54119
