Andy Kelly
@goonerak.bsky.social
Arsenal fan and unofficial club historian.
Website: The Arsenal Collection.
Website: The Arsenal Collection.
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.
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
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As much as I love living in Shakespeare country, it’s always nice to see photos of my old manor. Here’s a lovely one someone sent me of North London today….
November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
As much as I love living in Shakespeare country, it’s always nice to see photos of my old manor. Here’s a lovely one someone sent me of North London today….
Sir Henry Norris approves.
November 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Sir Henry Norris approves.
Three Arsenal players have scored a hat-trick in a North London Derby:
1934-5 Ted Drake
1978-9 Alan Sunderland
2025-6 Ebere Eze
In each case, this was the player's first ever #NLD
1934-5 Ted Drake
1978-9 Alan Sunderland
2025-6 Ebere Eze
In each case, this was the player's first ever #NLD
November 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Three Arsenal players have scored a hat-trick in a North London Derby:
1934-5 Ted Drake
1978-9 Alan Sunderland
2025-6 Ebere Eze
In each case, this was the player's first ever #NLD
1934-5 Ted Drake
1978-9 Alan Sunderland
2025-6 Ebere Eze
In each case, this was the player's first ever #NLD
Congratulations to Ebere Eze for scoring his first Arsenal hat-trick and Arsenal's 245th hat-trick in a competitive first team game. (HT @hente_afsc).
He is the first Arsenal player to score hat-trick in a #NLD since Alan Sunderland in 1978.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=37226
He is the first Arsenal player to score hat-trick in a #NLD since Alan Sunderland in 1978.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=37226
November 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Congratulations to Ebere Eze for scoring his first Arsenal hat-trick and Arsenal's 245th hat-trick in a competitive first team game. (HT @hente_afsc).
He is the first Arsenal player to score hat-trick in a #NLD since Alan Sunderland in 1978.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=37226
He is the first Arsenal player to score hat-trick in a #NLD since Alan Sunderland in 1978.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=37226
Thread. As It's the #NLD today there are bound to be loads of T*tt*nh*m fans brining up Arsenal's election to the 1st Division in 1919, making claims of bribery. However, there are two parts to this that are never mentioned by them or in their history books. 1/5
November 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Thread. As It's the #NLD today there are bound to be loads of T*tt*nh*m fans brining up Arsenal's election to the 1st Division in 1919, making claims of bribery. However, there are two parts to this that are never mentioned by them or in their history books. 1/5
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Some of you might remember my almost legendary Season Diary, which I began way back during the Summer of Suarez, continuing through much of the Banter Era.
I’ve decided to revive it & move my blog - Proud To Say That Name - here. Read, enjoy, share, subscribe etc
open.substack.com/pub/proudtos...
I’ve decided to revive it & move my blog - Proud To Say That Name - here. Read, enjoy, share, subscribe etc
open.substack.com/pub/proudtos...
Diary of a Season 2025/26
The NLD Fear - Proud to Say That Name moves to Substack with the return of DB's Season Diary!
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Some of you might remember my almost legendary Season Diary, which I began way back during the Summer of Suarez, continuing through much of the Banter Era.
I’ve decided to revive it & move my blog - Proud To Say That Name - here. Read, enjoy, share, subscribe etc
open.substack.com/pub/proudtos...
I’ve decided to revive it & move my blog - Proud To Say That Name - here. Read, enjoy, share, subscribe etc
open.substack.com/pub/proudtos...
It's an OK goal but only because of Foden's world class pass that set it up on a plate for him.
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
It's an OK goal but only because of Foden's world class pass that set it up on a plate for him.
Born on this day 1892 in Crosshouse, near Kilmarnock - Andy Neil. He was the first Arsenal inside-forward that played in a withdrawn role as Herbert Chapman worked towards perfecting his WM formation. This is how Charlie Buchan recollected that decision.
November 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Born on this day 1892 in Crosshouse, near Kilmarnock - Andy Neil. He was the first Arsenal inside-forward that played in a withdrawn role as Herbert Chapman worked towards perfecting his WM formation. This is how Charlie Buchan recollected that decision.
Tried a few Google searches before finding a post on mumsnet of all places that may solve my issue. WTF happened to "turn it off and then back on again"?
November 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Tried a few Google searches before finding a post on mumsnet of all places that may solve my issue. WTF happened to "turn it off and then back on again"?
Well, there's a surprise. First cold spell and the Hive thermostat stops working.
Why is everything so shit nowadays?
Why is everything so shit nowadays?
November 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Well, there's a surprise. First cold spell and the Hive thermostat stops working.
Why is everything so shit nowadays?
Why is everything so shit nowadays?
If you watched Arsenal in the 1980s you will love this. What a top top bloke Ian Allinson is.
www.youtube.com/live/_70GS4B...
www.youtube.com/live/_70GS4B...
Episode 361 - An Evening with Ian Allinson
YouTube video by Guns and Yellow Ribbons
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
If you watched Arsenal in the 1980s you will love this. What a top top bloke Ian Allinson is.
www.youtube.com/live/_70GS4B...
www.youtube.com/live/_70GS4B...
On this day 1969, a strong Arsenal team eventually overcame Wimbledon at Plough Lane to win the London FA Challenge Cup for the ninth and final time.
Full programme on the The Arsenal Collection.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=12687
Full programme on the The Arsenal Collection.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=12687
November 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
On this day 1969, a strong Arsenal team eventually overcame Wimbledon at Plough Lane to win the London FA Challenge Cup for the ninth and final time.
Full programme on the The Arsenal Collection.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=12687
Full programme on the The Arsenal Collection.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=12687
Just found out that in the film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Elliott's surname is Taylor, giving him the initials - E.T.
November 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Just found out that in the film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Elliott's surname is Taylor, giving him the initials - E.T.
If it had been Phil Foden, it would have been the best corner ever taken.
November 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
If it had been Phil Foden, it would have been the best corner ever taken.
Announced back in September, Kelly Blaha formally joined Arsenal's board of directors on 12 November 2025.
November 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Announced back in September, Kelly Blaha formally joined Arsenal's board of directors on 12 November 2025.
Watching him on Saturday Kitchen, it's just dawned on me that Olly Murs is the lovechild of Tim Lovejoy and Will Young.
November 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Watching him on Saturday Kitchen, it's just dawned on me that Olly Murs is the lovechild of Tim Lovejoy and Will Young.
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Make that 14.
Bukayo Saka has now scored more goals for England than anyone else while they were an Arsenal player (13).
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Make that 14.
I was asked by someone on the other site if I could produce a table of Arsenal's goalscorers with goals scored in each competition. I thought that would be a good idea, so here's a sortable table of them. Enjoy.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=54759
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=54759
All Arsenal Goalscorers
I was recently contacted by Dan Cahill who asked if I could put together a table of all of Arsenal’s goalscorers in competitive first team games, similar to those on a couple of Liverpool and…
thearsenalcollection.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I was asked by someone on the other site if I could produce a table of Arsenal's goalscorers with goals scored in each competition. I thought that would be a good idea, so here's a sortable table of them. Enjoy.
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=54759
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=54759
On this day 1981, Arsenal beat Norwich 1-0 in the 3rd round of the League Cup. With just 18 goals in 20 games there was hope that the new recruit would have defences quivering in their boots...
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=37152
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=37152
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
On this day 1981, Arsenal beat Norwich 1-0 in the 3rd round of the League Cup. With just 18 goals in 20 games there was hope that the new recruit would have defences quivering in their boots...
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=37152
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?page_id=37152
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Liverpool's run of scoring in consecutive league games is over, meaning Arsenal still hold the record at 55 games in a row.
a bald man wearing a black turtleneck and a black suit is looking to the side .
ALT: a bald man wearing a black turtleneck and a black suit is looking to the side .
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Liverpool's run of scoring in consecutive league games is over, meaning Arsenal still hold the record at 55 games in a row.