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.
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
Sir Henry Norris approves.
November 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Sir Henry Norris approves.
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
The day where we have to educate fans of the Middlesex team that the word "forever" means "for all future time".
November 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The day where we have to educate fans of the Middlesex team that the word "forever" means "for all future time".
A few years ago I stumbled across these two items in the Manchester Evening Chronicle. After some research it transpires that Middlesex's finest well and truly pissed off a number of Football League clubs at the turn of the century. This article explains how. 2/5
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=35616
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=35616
November 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM
A few years ago I stumbled across these two items in the Manchester Evening Chronicle. After some research it transpires that Middlesex's finest well and truly pissed off a number of Football League clubs at the turn of the century. This article explains how. 2/5
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=35616
thearsenalcollection.org.uk?p=35616
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.
Went to a gig a couple of months ago. Got there early to see the support act. There were about 20 people in the venue when she came on and a bloke came and stood here.
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Went to a gig a couple of months ago. Got there early to see the support act. There were about 20 people in the venue when she came on and a bloke came and stood here.
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"?
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
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.
Ben Winston and Richard Maly have also been formally announced as directors.
November 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Ben Winston and Richard Maly have also been formally announced as directors.
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.
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
On this day 1914, Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at White Hart Lane in the semi-final of the London FA Challenge Cup, reaching the final for the first time.
Both Arsenal goals came from corner kicks...
Both Arsenal goals came from corner kicks...
November 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
On this day 1914, Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at White Hart Lane in the semi-final of the London FA Challenge Cup, reaching the final for the first time.
Both Arsenal goals came from corner kicks...
Both Arsenal goals came from corner kicks...
There was a proposed ring road around Crouch End but it never materialised. The plans also included Hornsey Town Hall being substantially larger than what was eventually built.
November 9, 2025 at 10:07 AM
There was a proposed ring road around Crouch End but it never materialised. The plans also included Hornsey Town Hall being substantially larger than what was eventually built.
A win double for gooners last night. One in Prague and one in New York.
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
A win double for gooners last night. One in Prague and one in New York.
As defined by the Oxford English Dictionary: for all future time.
Therefore, North London for all future time.
Therefore, North London for all future time.
November 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
As defined by the Oxford English Dictionary: for all future time.
Therefore, North London for all future time.
Therefore, North London for all future time.
Is there some sort of Dorian Gray thing going on at Arsenal where the first team can only keep winning as the youth team keep losing?
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Is there some sort of Dorian Gray thing going on at Arsenal where the first team can only keep winning as the youth team keep losing?
