The Official Illustrated History of Arsenal 1886-2009

The Official Illustrated History of Arsenal 1886-2009

by Martin Tyler (Author), Martin Tyler (Author), Phil Soar (Author)

Synopsis

This official history charts Arsenal's story from its inception in 1886 right up to the dramatic 2008/09 season. It details how Dial Square became Woolwich Arsenal, the move to Highbury, Herbert Chapman's inspirational leadership, the famous Double of 1971, the exciting title race of 1989, the second Double of 1998, the unbeaten season of 2003/04 and the move to their current home.The Official Illustrated History of Arsenal 1886-2009 also includes a complete statistical record of every game played in European and domestic competitions and in-depth features on North London derbies, the stars of the 1930s, Arsenal internationals, the team of 1971 and the modern French connection.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 296
Publisher: Hamlyn
Published: 05 Oct 2009

ISBN 10: 0600619990
ISBN 13: 9780600619994
Book Overview: Since it first began in 1995, Hamlyn's Official Illustrated History of Arsenal series has sold over 175,000 copies in the UK.

Author Bio
Phil Soar was part of the consortium that acquired Nottingham Forest Football Club in 1997. He became a football author in his own right, and set new standards in club histories with his bestselling Official History of Tottenham Hotspur.Martin Tyler is the principal football commentator for Sky Sports, after having worked for ITV for many years. He commentates regularly on big European matches at home and abroad, as well as for many World Cups, including the Final. He is also a writer on all aspects of the game.Location: Surrey, UK.