Manager bertie mee and coach don howe were the brains behind the success story while frank mclintock was arsenal s leader on the pitch. It was his belief that football should be played in a certain way that created such a footballing club and tradition. Aboard the celebratory double decker are eddie kelly, scorer of the winning goal at wembley. Arsenal 1978 squad roll out the red carpet duration. In 2017, with wenger still at the helm, arsenal became the most successful. Arsenal football league champions and fa cup winners, 1971. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Reacquaint yourself with the characters that bought the first double to highbury in 1971. Arsenal football club 1971 double winners commemorative medal. Fantastic scenes as fans walk towards the east stand of highbury. Since their first triumph in the fa cup final against huddersfield town in 1930, arsenal have been a force to. More information about this seller contact this seller 3.
Connolly, kevin, 1998, the official story of arsenals double year, headline. This is exactly what happened in the season of 197071. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. We have got all the match results from 1892 to today along with great player profiles. Explore the unique, unrivalled and unforgettable emirates stadium. Looking beyond highburys marble hall, the book also recounts some of the events. Spurs fans still believe that it is not just the winning that is important, it is in the way that you. Matchdetails from liverpool arsenal played on saturday 8. Sports quiz arsenal fc 1971 fa cup winning team map random sports or football quiz name the members of arsenals. Puma arsenal home football team club replica shirt. Arsenal showed the resilience that compliments their silky style, and demonstrated exactly why they are worthy champions by adding another double to previous triumphs in 1971 and 1998. Entering the second leg of the fairs cup final against anderlecht, the gunners came back from a. Complete in the original leatherette box and with original certificate.
It details how dial square became woolwich arsenal, the move to highbury, herbert chapmans inspirational leadership, the famous double of 1971, the exciting title race of 1989, the second double of 1998, the unbeaten season of 200304 and the move to. Very much a fans eye view of the great second double season under arsene wenger. Fa cup final week had begun on enemy territory for arsenal, chasing. Dec 11, 2015 in the 197172 season, for the first time in four years the front cover of the arsenal programme was markedly different to the previous season. A superb montage of 3 historic photos from the 197071 double winning season. Top 10 books about arsenal bleacher report latest news. Graham played for arsenal during the 1970s and was part of the famous doublewinning team of 1971. Welcome to toffs, the number one choice for retro football shirts. George grahams honours in 1986 george graham, a member of the 1971 double winning team, took over as manager from don howe and more glory days followed. Crewneck jersey has trophy, cannon and year embroidered on the front, 11 is sewn on the back. Since its formation in 1886, arsenal football club has grown to be one of the most consistently successful teams in england, winning 39 major honours along the way. It was no coincidence that arsenal won the 196970 intercities fairs cup and he was an. Team photos and short biographies of the spurs double year team of 1960 1961 plus reserves, quotes from bill nicholson and a goal from jimmy greaves.
The doublewinning side, however, was soon broken up and the following decade was characterised by a series of near misses. Islington welcomes home the 1971 double winning arsenal f. When the 197071 campaign kicked off, tottenham stood alone as the 20th centurys sole double winners. A player shirt from every major cup final arsenal have ever played in, including the 2014 fa cup final. But the act of writing it down after all these years, set me to thinking just how immense the events surrounding the arsenal of the double year and that week in particular were in my life. The double has been a rather common occurrence in the past decade or so indeed, arsenal have managed it twice under arsene wenger. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. On that baking hot afternoon, the gunners beat liverpool 21 after extra time to win the fa cup and complete the clubs first double. Feel the atmosphere, get behind the scenes and enjoy the build up to the big game. Shop arsenal 1971 double winning team first day cover 0805 1971 by collectsoccer. Discover more about our proud history from the legends who shaped it. It was no coincidence that arsenal won the 196970 intercities fairs cup and he was an integral part of the gunners 1971 doublewinning side.
Arsenal 1971 double winning team first day cover 08051971. Although the team had a glorious double in 1971 when they won the countrys two biggest national. The official story of the double 1971 1st by harry langton isbn. Spurs double team of 1960 1961 with photos and short bios. Its not a run of the mill book which runs through every game the team. T he toughest arsenal team for me personally was the 199798 doublewinning team. This channel will aim to showcase the personality of arsenal football club and give fans more of an insight into what its like to be at this fantastic club. Inside was admittedly much the same, but the cover still the same one for all matches, bar the date and opponents of course now featured a new layout and a bright red background. Arsenal book list by the highbury librarian on twitter recently talk turned to books and the highbury librarian offered to send out his list for fellow book enthusiasts to mull over. Mees greatest triumph was the clubs league and cup double of 197071, but he struggled to. Then they beat liverpool 21 at wembley to secure the fa cup title. Name the members of arsenals 1971 fa cup winning team map name the members of arsenals 1971 fa cup winning team map test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Nov 30, 2004 a member of the famous push and run side of the fifties bill nick was the architect of the double side. We were a great team that season though, never beaten until the final whistle blew.
In 1971, at white hart lane arsenal won their first league title since 1953 and won the league with just one point less than the record breaking 66 points achieved in 1931 when herbert chapman won arsenal the league for the first time ever, the club playing the same number of games. Thay wur the first lunnon club tae reach the feenal o the uefa champions league an aw, in 2006. He managed to establish himself in the arsenal side in the early 60s and by 1969 he had made himself crucial to the gunners with strong, consistent performances. May 09, 2002 spurs, of course, had won the double 10 years earlier. Charlie george is a former english footballer, who played striker for a number of clubs including arsenal between 1968 1975. The arsenal players celebrating after winning the league title after beating spurs at white hart lane. Here it is and for the record my favourite autobiography is peter storeys. Enjoy an exclusive experience with an arsenal hero. May 08, 2002 van nistelrooys introduction did little to knock arsenal out of their mood of calm command as united faced a desperate struggle to keep their title hopes alive. Bbc sport english premiership arsenal clinch double. English league division one match at white hart lane.
Spurs fans still believe that it is not just the winning that is important, it is in the way that you do it. This official history charts arsenal s story from its inception in 1886 right up to the first full season at the impressive emirates stadium. Only 5,000 produced each edition individually numbered. Mar 29, 2007 george grahams honours in 1986 george graham, a member of the 1971 double winning team, took over as manager from don howe and more glory days followed. Arsenal 1970 1971 arsenal gifts great gift ideas for.
And on 8 may 1971 arsenal carried on where they had left off at tottenham the previous monday and won the double for the first time, beating liverpool 21 in the fa cup, in extra time. Mee won the clubs first league and cup double in 1971, while former player. During the 197071 english football season, arsenal f. Feb 15, 2014 spurs were the last team to do the double so it meant so much, he recalled.
Arsenal hae achievit three league an fa cup doubles in 1971, 1998 an 2002, a record shared wi manchester united, an in 1993 wur the first side in inglis fitbaw tae complete the fa cup an league cup double. A s one of the most successful and beloved clubs in england, arsenal football club was always a magnet for the public. If you know of any other arsenal books, let us know and. To be an arsenal fan as hornby tells us in book and movie is to be mostly miserable. Manager bertie mee and coach don howe were the brains behind the success story while frank mclintock was arsenals leader on the pitch. Frank mclintock and the team celebrating with the fa cup. The top 5 arsenal football club books ezinearticles. Thanks to submissions from literally 10s of arsenal fans, it is now the biggest collection of arsenal references from variuous media anywhere in the world probably. However, captaincy in football plays an integral role in the triumphs of any team. The famous image of charlie george celebrating after scoring for arsenal. Kelly and george got the goals with charlie george doing his famous ontheground celebration that is still shown as part of the prelude to games at the emirates stadium. Arsenal football club is an english professional association football club based in holloway.
Charlie george signed arsenal 1971 double shirt autograph jersey memorabilia coa. In the 197172 season, for the first time in four years the front cover of the arsenal programme was markedly different to the previous season. A header from ray kennedy earned arsenal a 10 victory, which meant they claimed the league title. Aug 18, 2009 this feature is not available right now. Spurs, of course, had won the double 10 years earlier. Arsenal 1971 double winners shirt signed by 12 all star. And that 1971 arsenal side was an efficient unit capable of grinding out results when not at their best. A regular matchday reporter and commentator for firstteam games on.
In the finale to the 197071 fa cup season, the 1971 fa cup final was contested by arsenal and liverpool at wembley on 8 may 1971. Arsenal 1971 short sleeve away shirt official online store. Spurs were the last team to do the double so it meant so much, he recalled. In 1971 arsenal won the double, the second club in the 20th century to do so, but whereas that would usually confirm. Arsenal football club is an english professional association football club based in islington. Arsenal the collectors edition captures the unprecedented history of arsenal on and off the field. He led arsenal to their first ever league cup triumph in 198687, beating liverpool 21 in the final. A superb montage of 3 historic photos from the 1971 fa cup victory.
Arsenal s executive team have agreed to cut more than a third of their salary as the club warned it is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history on wednesday more 26. A regular matchday reporter and commentator for firstteam games on, josh is also the. Epfj4w from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Wembley, may 8, 1971 an historic day for arsenal football club. Accompanied by four fa cup centenary commemorative coins. However, arsenal equalised with a scrambled goal from substitute eddie kelly the first time a substitute had ever scored in an fa cup final. Fa cup final week had begun on enemy territory for arsenal, chasing the league leg of the double at white hart lane on. The striker represented arsenal between 1968 and 1970. Arsenal first team squad with miller, harry, 1990, arsenal.
In 1971, arsenal won their first league and fa cup double. Celebrate the gunners heritage in this throwback jersey. Arsenal either side of ww2, winning a championship medal in 1938, and was the last amateur player ever to play for the full england. This beautiful and classic arsenal away shirt was worn during the 19691970 fairs cup winning season and banished the memory of the trophyless 1960s for arsenal. Aug 04, 2016 the forgotten story of leicester city winning the 1971 charity shield. He also steered arsenal to the semifinal stage of the fa cup in the 190506 and 190607 seasons. In the 1930s, arsenal were the dominant side of england, winning five league. Arsenals first double in 197071 was a triumph for collective efficiency and steely resolution. Mee won the clubs first league and cup double in 1971, while former player george graham. Arsenal emirates stadium tours buy your tickets now. If you know of any other arsenal books, let us know and we will add them to the list to make. This channel will look behind the scenes and get closer to the likes of mesut ozil, pierreemerick aubameyang, david luiz. Browse the official arsenal book collection on everything from football history and official annuals to player biographies including ozils autobiography text.
George graham became better known as the architect of arsenals great defence but was a midfielder of huge quality and a major figure in the doublewinning team. Arsenal won 21 after extra time, with all three goals coming in the added halfhour. Arseweb arsenal at the movies this is one of those pages which started life in humble fashion, simply reproducing the cast list for the arsenal stadium mystery. This is an official replica arsenal 1971 shirt signed by the double winning team including frank mclintock, bob wilson, pat rice, bob mcnab, peter storey, eddie kelly, peter marinello, jon sammels, john roberts, sammy nelson, peter simpson and charlie george. This is the official youtube channel for arsenal football club. The forgotten story of leicester city winning the 1971. I had intended to end this post right there, with the championship won and the first leg of the 1971 double secured.
Aug 18, 2016 arsenal football club 1971 double winners commemorative medal coin, being a silver medal numbered 0356 to the rim made to commemorate the 1971 league and fa cup victory. The fa cup was an absolute highlight, from the late morning start at the team hotel, coaches leaving then arriving at wembley about 2ish, the managers leading the sides out the atmosphere built up beautifully to the first kick off. Naturally, much of the success was a direct result of managerial prowess. Arsenal football club 1971 double winners commemorative. Arsenals squad will be allowed back to their training ground from next week, although the club stressed they would still have to maintain british government guidelines designed to combat the spread of. Steve heighway opened the scoring for liverpool with a low drive past wilson on his near post. There could be no better place for arsenal to win the first half of a league and cup double than at the home of their great rivals. Frank mcklintock and the arsenal team with the 1971 fa cup final that sealed the double for arsenal. Mar 23, 2015 george graham became better known as the architect of arsenals great defence but was a midfielder of huge quality and a major figure in the doublewinning team of 1971, delivering a man of the. By the end of that season, bertie mees arsenal emulated what bill nicholsons spurs did 10 years earlier. Inside was admittedly much the same, but the cover still the same one for all matches, bar the date and opponents of course. Whether youre after a classic england 1966 shirt, a vintage liverpool 1984 european cup shirt, or a good old arsenal 1971 double winning jersey, youll find it here at toffs. Seventyone guns is a book which profiles arsenals first doublewinning season in 197071.
But go back to prepremier league days and youll discover that winning the title and fa cup in the same season was truly the holy grail of english football. The item comes with an allstarsignings certificate of authenticity which will have photographic proof inserted into it and our tamper. Arsenals game at manchester city on wednesday has been postponed after players from the london club were put into quarantine, making it the first premier league. In the finale to the 197071 fa cup season, the 1971 fa cup final was contested by arsenal and liverpool at wembley on 8 may 1971 arsenal won 21 after extra time, with all three goals coming in the added halfhour. In 1971, when arsenal won their first double, they first beat tottenham on away soil to win the first division league title, with kennedy scoring a late winner to clinch a 10 victory for the gunners. This collection features lift out memorabilia, personal player letters, rare photographs, star player profiles, john radfords 1962 players contract and all fa cup winning team cards. Arsenal football club 1971 double winners commemorative medal coin, being a silver medal numbered 0356 to the rim made to commemorate the 1971 league and fa cup victory. As with this seasons history makers, mees team relied on a mean defence and a potent attack. A local lad who supported the club as a boy, he won a place in the hearts of arsenal fans by scoring a fabulous 20yard drive to earn arsenal a 21 win over liverpool in the 1971 fa cup final and secure a first double for the club.
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