A republication of the first history of Arsenal Football Club by Bernard Joy.
About Forward,Arsenal!
This was the first detailed history of Arsenal Football Club covering the period from the Club’s humble origins in Woolwich in 1886; the move to Highbury in 1913; the successful decade of the 1930’s under the guidance of Herbert Chapman and George Allison; the post-war period under Tom Whittaker and ending with an account of season 1952-3.
Joy looks at the signings and influence of some of the great players of the pre- and post-war era including Alex James, Cliff Bastin, Ted Drake, Eddie Hapgood, Joe Mercer and many others worthy of a mention.
Told from the first-hand experiences of the author and by his reference to the Arsenal Football Club archives and library this book is a trip down memory lane for older Arsenal supporters and an Arsenal history lesson for the younger generation.
Reviews:
"This is a magnificent book.......... If you are serious about supporting Arsenal, about knowing Arsenal’s history, and about venerating our past as well as our present, you need this". Untold Arsenal
"Forward, Arsenal! is a superb history of the Club..........one that every Arsenal fan should own." A Cultured Left Foot
"......a fascinating, detailed history of the club's first half-century...." Jem Maidment, Ham & High
