Andy Kelly
@goonerak.bsky.social
Arsenal fan and unofficial club historian.
Website: The Arsenal Collection.
Website: The Arsenal Collection.
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
Apparently, NASA had to launch 8 rockets before they got the timing of this just right.
December 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Apparently, NASA had to launch 8 rockets before they got the timing of this just right.
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.
If you're wondering why he is wearing an Arsenal kit, here's the reason.
December 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
If you're wondering why he is wearing an Arsenal kit, here's the reason.
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.
Before the game, the Arsenal players had tea with the equally successful St Dunstan's School football team.
December 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Before the game, the Arsenal players had tea with the equally successful St Dunstan's School football team.
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...
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.
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.
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
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.
Yes, it's not like the fans played a major part in the design and construction of it.
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Yes, it's not like the fans played a major part in the design and construction of it.
Well, your confidence is about to take a bit of a dent.
"For all future time"
"For all future time"
November 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Well, your confidence is about to take a bit of a dent.
"For all future time"
"For all future time"
On this day 1996, Arsenal beat Tottenham 3-1 in the North London Derby.
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose, as Arsene would say.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=3287
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose, as Arsene would say.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=3287
November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
On this day 1996, Arsenal beat Tottenham 3-1 in the North London Derby.
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose, as Arsene would say.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=3287
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose, as Arsene would say.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=3287