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Random History Arsenal
Random History Arsenal
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Give this book to any Arsenal fan and you’re Gunner make their day
Arsenal books for men make great gifts. This book is a fun-filled, power-packed present for any Arsenal FC fan – even for you. It’s part of our random history collection – and an unofficial guide – so it’s full of the famous stories that have become folklore legends that surely would be varnished out of more official versions.
It uncovers the secrets and stadium origins, the quotes and anecdotes, the rivalries and revelations, the inventiveness and the Invincibles, from all the Gunner greats from Adams to Arteta, Ball to Bergkamp, Cole to Campbell and Wright to Wenger.
Over 150 fact-packed pages of the heroes and heritage of one of the most celebrated and most decorated teams in the world
… like how early club pitches kept flooding and being covered in sewage.
… how the club was originally called ‘Dial Square’ and played on the Isle of Dogs.
… how Highbury was originally church land.
… how Arsenal have had 20 managers since 1897. Rivals Spurs have had 20 managers since 1997.
… how they were kicked out of the London Football Association for paying players.
… how the Football League refused to let Arsenal use their floodlights.
From the unusual to the downright quirky, you’ll find answers to these Arsenal FC questions:
Why did Arsenal players wear Nottingham Forest shirts?
Who said “I will sign every contract Arsenal put in front of me without reading it.”?
Who would only go out 3rd onto the pitch after David Seaman and Tony Adams?
Who has scored more Premiership goals than Viera, Fabregas, Lundberg and Walcott combined?
Who almost became a brickie before building an unbreakable barrier of 185 goals?
If you’re searching for Arsenal FC gifts for men, Arsenal gifts for boys, Arsenal gifts for women or Arsenal gifts for girls, then look no further. Give this book to any Arsenal fan and they’ll be the Gunner with the ammo. Updated in the2022-2023 season, it’s packed with all the fascinating facts, the raucous rivalries and ridiculous trivia to make them the key playmaker whenever there is a quiz about Arsenal.
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