Official Arsenal Supporter S Book

Facts and stats, history, lists, quotes, quizzes and much more, to thrill die-hard Gooners The pages of the Arsenal Supporter's Book are filled with a collection of facts and stats, match reports, biographies, histories, as well as fun and games in the shape of quizzes and puzzles, and thought and argument provoking dream teams and lists. All in all, this is the perfect gift for any Gooner. Arsenal Football Club's list of achievements bear comparison with the very best in world soccer. Multiple championships, FA Cup and League Cup wins as well as two European trophies have made the club recognized throughout the world and, under the astute management of Arsene Wenger, millions of fans watch the team because of the beautiful style of soccer that they play. Win or lose, especially in their palatial home of the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal is now one of the most watchable teams on the planet.

Arsenal's on-field success has been well documented. But what has never been written before is the equally remarkable history of Arsenal's rebels, both on and off the pitch. Spanning almost 120 years, and set against a backdrop of turbulent social and political change, Rebels for the Cause assesses the legacy and impact of Arsenal's most controversial players, officials and matches. From hard men like '30s player Wilf Copping to the reformed wild ones of recent years such as Tony Adams, Jon Spurling highlights the infamous figures whose refusal to conform has made them terrace legends. Mavericks such as '80s star Charlie Nicholas and the 'King of Highbury' Charlie George are here, as are '70s lads Alan Hudson and Malcolm Macdonald. The book also focuses on the club's revolutionary founding fathers, David Danskin and Jack Humble, the terrifying '20s 'soccer Tsar' Sir Henry Norris and David Dein's controversial introduction of free-market economics to Highbury in the regressive '80s. Also investigated are the stories behind Arsenal's most infamous tabloid exposés. Featuring extensive interviews with 15 former players, Rebels for the Cause is an indispensable guide to the alternative history of Arsenal Football Club, shedding new light on the origins of the rivalry with Tottenham, on many of Highbury's cult heroes and on the struggle of several players to adapt to life outside the game.

Relive the magic of last season's soccer success in The Official Arsenal Annual 2019. This is your indispensable guide to all things Arsenal. As well as a comprehensive review of last season, we've also packed in a whole host of fun features and informative player profiles. Find out what your favourite player was like as a 10 year old, discover the story behind the Gunners' autographs and read about the next generation of Young Guns breaking through. Stats, photos, goals, facts and trivia - it's all here, and to cap it all there are plenty of fun quizzes, designed to test even the most dedicated Arsenal fan! IMAGE OF 2018 ANNUAL FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES

Looking back at more than 100 years of Arsenal history, this guide covers records, statistics, players, and more The Official Arsenal FC Football Records is the most comprehensive one-stop reference book for an Arsenal fan to own. Fully revised and updated, and including the record-equaling 11th triumph in the FA Cup in 2014, the record transfer deal for Mesut Ozil in 2013, and other major deals, every single major record and statistic in the more than 100 years of the club can found within these pages, all superbly illustrated with great action shots. From the legendary teams created by Herbert Chapman in the 1930s, through the Fairs Cup and double-winning squads of the 1960s and 1970s and George Graham's double champions of the 1980s, to the Arsene Wenger era since 1996, this volume is packed with information that gives proof that Arsenal FC is truly a very special Club. As well as all of the club and player records, there is a special section devoted to 10 legends, men who made Arsenal Football Club a British institution.

Gunnersaurus, the iconic mascot of Arsenal FC, has gone missing! From crowded stadiums to beach-side five-a-side tournaments, can you find Arsenal's lucky charm and return him safe to the Emirates Stadium? With over 200 characters and items to find, plus a host of bonus content and games, this uniquely illustrated search-and-find book is perfect for Arsenal fans young and old!

Hundreds of facts, stats, and stories about the legends of one of the most successful clubs in Premier League history--a must-have book for any true Gooner The most comprehensive one-stop reference book for an Arsenal fan to own, this history contains every single major record and statistic in the more than 100 years of the club, all superbly illustrated with great action shots. From the legendary teams created by Herbert Chapman in the 1930s, through the Fairs Cup and double-winning squads of the 1960s/70s and George Graham's double champions of the 1980s to the Arsene Wenger era since 1996, this volume is packed with information that gives proof that Arsenal FC is truly a very special Club. As well as all of the club and player records, there is a special section devoted to 10 legends, men who made Arsenal Football Club a British institution.

‘Mercenaries’, ‘cheats’, ‘destroying the soul of (English) football’, ‘destroying the link between football clubs and their supporters’: foreign football players have been accused of being at the origin of all the ills of contemporary football. How true is this? Foreign players and football supporters: The Old Firm, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain is the first academic book to look at supporters’ reactions to the increase in the number of foreign players in the very clubs they support week in week out. It shows that football supporters identify with their club through a variety of means, which may change or be replaced with others, and provides the most comprehensive view on football supporters’ attachment to their club in the European Union, following the increase in European legislation. Divided into three case studies on Glasgow (Celtic and Rangers), Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in London, the book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to chart the evolution of the link between supporters and club between 1995 and today. It is based on extensive research through the press of three nations, as well as interviews with officials and supporters. It provides an excellent read for students and researchers in Sports Studies, Politics, European Studies, French Studies and other Social Sciences, or to anyone interested in one of the most original institutions of contemporary western societies: mass spectator sports.