When Arsene Wenger said he wanted his team to go through a season undefeated, he was roundly mocked, yet just over 12 months later the Arsenal manager guided his team to footballing immortality. The Gunners’ 2003-2004 campaign was extraordinary, and not just because of their remarkable league achievement. From the highs and lows of Europe, to disciplinary charges, pitched battles, the frantic scramble to finance a new stadium, a club record transfer deal in January, and winning the title at the ground of the old enemy, this special collector’s edition book looks back on everything that happened during an unforgettable campaign. Match reports, behind the scenes stories, exclusive interviews and illustrations, stats, tactics, pictures; all the things you know, and lots of stuff you’ve forgotten. Together: tells the story of Arsenal’s ‘unbeaten’ season.
Looking back to that first training session, and the moment Adams called his teammates over for a chat, most of the guys who thought they knew him so well reckoned their captain was going to announce that he was their new manager.
In the preamble to the following year's FA Cup final against Manchester United, BBC1's Tony Gubba intimated to Young that he could possibly have prevented Osborne's goal. Willie simply refused to answer the question and shot him a look ...
This captivating collection of images is captioned with personal anecdotes from Arsène Wenger himself as he reminisces about the significant moments and people that have defined his time at the club over the last 20 years.
Thierry Henry – gifted, charismatic and a genuinely world-class footballer – has passed into Arsenal legend as the hero of a team that finally ended Manchester United’s dominance.
In Stillness and Speed, one of football's most enigmatic stars finally opens up about his life and career, revealing the things that motivate and inspire him.
Now, in this updated edition of John Cross's acclaimed biography, the author provides a compelling account of the man and his methods across 22 years in charge.
Stewart Houston was unlucky enoughto fill in fora brief stint with the first team. Houston's spellcame after George'ssad demise forthe bungs scandal. Stewart oversaw a European campaign, a difficultend to a season and all the time ...
The Story of Arsenal Stadium Bruce Smith ... At the finalwhistle, Arsenalhad become thefirst team since Preston North End in 1888–89 tocomplete a season unbeaten in the top division.In the inaugural year ofthe Football League, ...
This is a must-have read for any Arsenal fan. It will be enjoyed by readers of memoirs by Dennis Bergkamp and Tony Adams, and will also appeal to soccer fans everywhere who enjoy classic sports books such as The Damned United.
There is only one Arsène Wenger - and for the very first time, in his own words, this is his story.