Andy Kelly
@goonerak.bsky.social
Arsenal fan and unofficial club historian.
Website: The Arsenal Collection.
Website: The Arsenal Collection.
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
Today, we need Viktor Gyokeres to take inspiration from Ted Drake and Tony Woodcock.
Viktor Concordia Crescit.
Viktor Concordia Crescit.
December 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Today, we need Viktor Gyokeres to take inspiration from Ted Drake and Tony Woodcock.
Viktor Concordia Crescit.
Viktor Concordia Crescit.
My thoughts on the World Cup draw
December 5, 2025 at 11:47 PM
My thoughts on the World Cup draw
Liverpool's equaliser confirmed as an own goal. Florian Worst remains a Premier League virgin.
December 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Liverpool's equaliser confirmed as an own goal. Florian Worst remains a Premier League virgin.
What a lovely goal.
December 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
What a lovely goal.
Happy 74th birthday to Arsenal legend John "Budgie" Burridge.
December 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Happy 74th birthday to Arsenal legend John "Budgie" Burridge.
On this day 2013, Arsenal's reserves lost 1-5 at home to Sunderland. This was Emiliano Viviano's only game during his one year loan spell at Arsenal.
December 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
On this day 2013, Arsenal's reserves lost 1-5 at home to Sunderland. This was Emiliano Viviano's only game during his one year loan spell at Arsenal.
On this day 1934, the Arsenal programme reported on Ted Drake's 4 goal haul the previous week at Chelsea. Fans who didn't make it to Stamford Bridge saw Ted repeat the feat against Wolves.
Full programme on The Arsenal Collection.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=8812
Full programme on The Arsenal Collection.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=8812
December 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
On this day 1934, the Arsenal programme reported on Ted Drake's 4 goal haul the previous week at Chelsea. Fans who didn't make it to Stamford Bridge saw Ted repeat the feat against Wolves.
Full programme on The Arsenal Collection.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=8812
Full programme on The Arsenal Collection.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=8812
The date on which the Football club now known as Arsenal FC was founded is a somewhat grey area.
However, at their annual dinner in May 1890, secretary George Osborne stated that the club records had recorded the date as 1 December 1886.
Happy birthday Arsenal FC.
However, at their annual dinner in May 1890, secretary George Osborne stated that the club records had recorded the date as 1 December 1886.
Happy birthday Arsenal FC.
December 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
The date on which the Football club now known as Arsenal FC was founded is a somewhat grey area.
However, at their annual dinner in May 1890, secretary George Osborne stated that the club records had recorded the date as 1 December 1886.
Happy birthday Arsenal FC.
However, at their annual dinner in May 1890, secretary George Osborne stated that the club records had recorded the date as 1 December 1886.
Happy birthday Arsenal FC.
Chelsea FC was formed in March 1905. They attempted to bribe West Ham to help them join the Southern League but were rejected.
They were accepted by the Football League in May, despite having no players and having never played a game of football.
I wonder why?
www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/rev...
They were accepted by the Football League in May, despite having no players and having never played a game of football.
I wonder why?
www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/rev...
November 30, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Chelsea FC was formed in March 1905. They attempted to bribe West Ham to help them join the Southern League but were rejected.
They were accepted by the Football League in May, despite having no players and having never played a game of football.
I wonder why?
www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/rev...
They were accepted by the Football League in May, despite having no players and having never played a game of football.
I wonder why?
www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/rev...
Some facts about Chelsea FC.
They've never played a home game in Chelsea.
They don't own Stamford Bridge.
They don't own the name Chelsea Football Club.
If they moved to a new ground in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea they would no longer be allowed to be called Chelsea
They've never played a home game in Chelsea.
They don't own Stamford Bridge.
They don't own the name Chelsea Football Club.
If they moved to a new ground in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea they would no longer be allowed to be called Chelsea
November 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Some facts about Chelsea FC.
They've never played a home game in Chelsea.
They don't own Stamford Bridge.
They don't own the name Chelsea Football Club.
If they moved to a new ground in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea they would no longer be allowed to be called Chelsea
They've never played a home game in Chelsea.
They don't own Stamford Bridge.
They don't own the name Chelsea Football Club.
If they moved to a new ground in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea they would no longer be allowed to be called Chelsea
Five teams level-pegging for that prestigious "Premier League mid-table champions" spot.
November 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Five teams level-pegging for that prestigious "Premier League mid-table champions" spot.
Arsenal beat Watford 2-1 in Thursday's behind closed doors friendly.
Gabriel Jesus & Demiane Agustien scored Arsenal's goals.
Gabriel Jesus & Demiane Agustien scored Arsenal's goals.
November 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Arsenal beat Watford 2-1 in Thursday's behind closed doors friendly.
Gabriel Jesus & Demiane Agustien scored Arsenal's goals.
Gabriel Jesus & Demiane Agustien scored Arsenal's goals.
On this day 1925, Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 to go to the top of the First Division for the first time since 1906. The Daily Express gave their opinion on what had transformed from perennial strugglers potential champions.
November 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
On this day 1925, Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 to go to the top of the First Division for the first time since 1906. The Daily Express gave their opinion on what had transformed from perennial strugglers potential champions.
The first game between Chelsea & Arsenal on 9 November 1907 was the first ever London derby in the Football League. A league crowd of 70-75,000 packed into Stamford Bridge to see the Pensioners prevail.
November 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The first game between Chelsea & Arsenal on 9 November 1907 was the first ever London derby in the Football League. A league crowd of 70-75,000 packed into Stamford Bridge to see the Pensioners prevail.
On this day 1992, George Armstrong's Arsenal reserve team went goal crazy in a friendly at Downham Town as they put 14 (fourteen) past the hosts.
November 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
On this day 1992, George Armstrong's Arsenal reserve team went goal crazy in a friendly at Downham Town as they put 14 (fourteen) past the hosts.
Scanning some old Arsenal magazines, I stumbled across this piece in the "Game of Two Halves" feature in the September 2014 edition: the wonderful Goonerholic.
November 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Scanning some old Arsenal magazines, I stumbled across this piece in the "Game of Two Halves" feature in the September 2014 edition: the wonderful Goonerholic.
Reposted by Andy Kelly
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Aura +1000
(I believe that is how the youth of today describe it)
(I believe that is how the youth of today describe it)
November 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Aura +1000
(I believe that is how the youth of today describe it)
(I believe that is how the youth of today describe it)
Congratulations to Noni Madueke, the 546th Arsenal player to score a first team competitive goal for the club. (HT @hente_afsc) thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=37683
November 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Congratulations to Noni Madueke, the 546th Arsenal player to score a first team competitive goal for the club. (HT @hente_afsc) thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=37683
Reposted by Andy Kelly
Max Dowman just retired 3 of Bayern's academy before their first team debuts. Generational talent on show 😳😍
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Max Dowman just retired 3 of Bayern's academy before their first team debuts. Generational talent on show 😳😍
I just solved wordle on the 1st attempt for the 3rd time. Might have a go at the Euromillions tonight.
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I just solved wordle on the 1st attempt for the 3rd time. Might have a go at the Euromillions tonight.
On this day 1978, Arsenal's reserves beat Bristol Rovers 3-0 at Highbury. Arsenal's goals were scored by Cliff Cant, John Kosmina and 17 year old Danish trialist Jesper Olsen. Yes, THAT Jesper Olsen.
November 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
On this day 1978, Arsenal's reserves beat Bristol Rovers 3-0 at Highbury. Arsenal's goals were scored by Cliff Cant, John Kosmina and 17 year old Danish trialist Jesper Olsen. Yes, THAT Jesper Olsen.