100 years on: The crazy story of our oldest player Learn about Jock Rutherford, who was aged 41 when he played for us against Manchester City in 1926

Here’s the remarkable story of Jock Rutherford - Arsenal’s oldest ever player, who had 3 spells with us, and reached the milestone against Manchester City in 1926. Enjoy!! www.arsenal.com/news/100-yea...

The Arsenal cult hero who also shone at Sporting Before Viktor Gyokeres, Raphael Meade starred for both clubs after switching to Sporting from north London in 1985

Tomorrow night is the 'Raphael Meade derby.' Here's my new piece on the elusive striker who scored a good few goals for both Arsenal and SportingLisbon in the ‘80s - enjoy! arsenal.com/news/arsenal...

Great episode. Blended reality with loyalty to the cause. Like your ‘vulture culture’ phrase Amy.

As I saw us play a 0-0 with Port Vale in Jan. it was a moan fest afterwards I can assure you.

Arsenal Twitter from Jan ‘98.

Too many French players without any discipline. Vieira is all over the place. Adams is finished, Anelka is no Wrighty and Overmars is no Merse. We’d need a 10 match winning run now & United & Fergie know the way home. Wenger’ll be gone next season. #COYG

Arsenal Twitter from May 17th 1989.

‘If we can’t beat Neanderthal Wimbledon we don’t deserve it. George must go. One poxy League Cup in 3 seasons. The football is terrible and our form at Highbury is too. Why didn’t we sign Barnes or Gazza? This club lives in the past. No chance at Anfield. #COYG

Arsenal twitter from April '70.

Get that jumped up physio gone. No trophies for 17 years. Embarrassed 3-1 by Anderlecht. Just like Swindon. Not even bothering going to Highbury for 2nd leg. No bottle & reliant on 2 kids- George &Kennedy. 70/71 will be a disaster. Mee out. #COYG

Arsenal Twitter from early 1930....

'Chapman's had over 4 years, spent loads of money & won nothing. Lost to Cardiff in '27 FA Cup Final & we froze. James & Jack cost a fortune. We're reliant on a kid - Bastin & this poxy WM formation is crap. Players over coached -Herb out. #COYG

Given all the white noise over the last fortnight - both from critics and some Arsenal fans who should know better - that was a superb result, against a team with a fantastic home record. Hopefully that’s a great springboard for a great few weeks for ALL of us.

Glad you enjoyed it Jez!

Those 2 winning goals by Ramsey in the 2014 / 2017 FA Cup Finals at Wembley sparked perhaps the most intense celebrations I’ve seen at Arsenal matches. Build that man a statue! Nice one Aaron - and thanks for all the great memories. x.com/JonSpurling1...

The Sporting success that led to Fairs Cup glory A big win over Sporting CP in 1970 set us on a path to our first European trophy

My new piece - in 1969-70, Arsenal faced Sporting Lisbon in a 2nd round double header, en route to Fairs Cup glory. Enjoy! arsenal.com/news/sportin...

Wrighty's trio of '90s trebles against Southampton Ian Wright enjoyed playing for us against the Saints in the 1990s, netting three hat-tricks, including two at The Dell

A trio of trebles….Ian Wright scored by the bucketload for Arsenal against Southampton in the 1990s in some truly iconic shirts. Hopefully my new piece will get you in the mood for tomorrow’s match. Enjoy! www.arsenal.com/news/wrighty...

I’ve not stood at a League Cup Final since 1987, when we beat Liverpool 2-1. Today I’m in the Wembley Standing Area. I’ll take that as the best of omens. Wearing this old classic too. Let’s get this done Arsenal.

How a 1990s Wembley experiment shaped our future We played our Champions League home games at the national stadium to test the waters for a new home

Here's my new piece on how Arsenal's late '90s Wembley experiment ultimately shaped our future. Enjoy! www.arsenal.com/news/how-199...

Arsenal: On the Edge – The dramatic story of the 2024/25 season Arsenal: On the Edge – The dramatic story of the 2024/25 season : Fynn, Alex, Whitcher, Kevin: Amazon.co.uk: Books

I'm really enjoying this book at the moment. Some excellent insights into the Arsenal academy, Nwaneri & Lewis-Skelly breaking into the 1st team, and the long term potential of (then) 15 year old Max Dowman. Excellent, superbly written stuff. www.amazon.co.uk/Arsenal-Edge...

Ah sorry Omaha. That was remiss of me!!

When we ran riot against Leverkusen in 2002 We produced one of our finest European displays at Highbury, sweeping aside Leverkusen 4-1 on a memorable night

Heading to the game? Here’s my new piece on when Pires, Henry, Bergkamp et al ran riot against Leverkusen at Highbury in 2002. Enjoy! www.arsenal.com/news/when-we...

Hi Paul - I’m planning on doing that after the ‘90s book!! probably won’t appear for another 5 years or so, but I interviewed Greaves, Best, Ball, Peters etc in the 90s & noughties so I’ll be getting stuck in! Cheers. Jon

Go To War: Football on the Brink in the '80s Go To War: Football on the Brink in the '80s : Jon Spurling: Amazon.co.uk: Books

The paperback is out today!! The inside story of how English football almost destroyed itself in the 1980s, only to re-emerge kicking and screaming by the start of the next decade. Features interviews with dozens of players. #1980s #80s www.amazon.co.uk/Go-War-Footb...

When "We won it at The Lane" in 1971 As we targeted a famous double, we had to win or draw 0-0 at the home of Tottenham to clinch the First Division title

Before the North London derby on Sunday, here's my new piece on how Arsenal won the league at White Hart Lane in '71. Enjoy! www.arsenal.com/news/when-we...

Yes thanks Les - all good here. You keeping busy?

26 years of football book writing here. Hopefully room for a few more yet!!!!.....paperback copies of Go To War are available to pre order now!!!

Anderson: A pioneer, Forest icon and Arsenal hero Learn more about Viv Anderson's exploits, who led the way for English black players while starring in N5 and Nottingham

Prior to the match between both clubs tomorrow, here’s my new piece on the trailblazing Viv Anderson, a star for both Nottingham Forest and Arsenal. Enjoy!!!!!! www.arsenal.com/news/anderso...

‘It’s up for grabs now’. Where were you when this happened? Find out where @jonspurling.bsky.social was (spoiler he wasn’t at Anfield) here - bit.ly/4b29g1W

When cinemas screened our blockbuster Chelsea tie In 1973, our supporters had a matchday like no other when they visited north London cinemas to see an FA Cup quarter-final

Arsenal & Chelsea encounters are always big occasions, but in 1973, the FA Cup Quarter Final between the two sides really did make it to the silver screen. Here's the full story. Enjoy!!..... www.arsenal.com/news/when-ci...

How many people had Pele in the crowd at their first match? Well @jonspurling.bsky.social did and he saw @astonvillafc.bsky.social win Division 1 & @arsefc.bsky.social secure European football. Find out more -
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Thank you Mo!

19/2025. A very easy read thanks to the narration of @jonspurling.bsky.social Each chapter looks at a club or tournament giving a snapshot in time. There are some great stories, many of which I'd never heard before. Highly recommended for any football fan around in the 80s regardless of allegiance.

Ha yes he mentioned that!!!