The Arsenal History – Mythbusters
It’s been 25 years since Arsenal’s history was re-written and Sam Hollis was instated as the club’s first manager. Now it’s time to re-write it once again and remove Sam from the records.
Sam Hollis
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Following on from our previous quiz about Arsenal in the FA Cup final, we’ve put together another quiz. This time it is an FA Cup / general Arsenal history mash-up. There are a couple of bugs with the quiz software – it might not work on some mobile devices and you will need to scroll down a tad (or press the down arrow) to show the pictures in the answers.
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You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0) Sung to the tune of the Teddy Bears Picnic: If you go down to the woods tonight you’re sure of a big surprise. Which was the first FA Cup final reached after this became a popular terrace chant? Jeremy came to the fore on the North Bank in the 1960s. Not sure I’d fancy calling him a puff. Jeremy came to the fore on the North Bank in the 1960s. Not sure I’d fancy calling him a puff. During the 1970 World Cup, Bob McNab was involved in the Big Match coverage. He also appeared in one episode of a great comedy programme in the 1970s. Was it: Bob appeared in On The Buses. On me ‘ead Butler Bob appeared in On The Buses. On me ‘ead Butler Talking of Bob McNab, his daughter Mercedes became an actress and starred in which hit US show: Mercedes hit the silver screen as Harmony in Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Mercedes hit the silver screen as Harmony in Buffy The Vampire Slayer. In the show after the 1979 FA Cup win, which comedy programme repeated the “one Liam Brady” refrain as a leitmotif* to the tune of “Guantanamera”? *You might want to look that one up as I had no idea either – AK. It was Morecambe and Wise. Two men in bed together in the 1970s and no one raised an eyebrow. It was Morecambe and Wise. Two men in bed together in the 1970s and no one raised an eyebrow. Two London born Arsenal players decided to play internationally for Republic of Ireland in the 1970s. David O’Leary was one of these players. Who was the other? It was Henry Mancini’s brother. Why didn’t that hairstyle catch on? It was Henry Mancini’s brother. Why didn’t that hairstyle catch on? When was the FIRST time Arsenal wore yellow and blue in an FA Cup Final? It was in 1971. He wore… It was in 1971. He wore… When was the LAST time Arsenal wore Yellow and Blue in the FA Cup final? 34 years ago. We’ve now played in red and white in our last seven FA Cup finals. Welcome to the big boy’s game. 34 years ago. We’ve now played in red and white in our last seven FA Cup finals. Welcome to the big boy’s game. In 1932, who missed the FA Cup final due to injury, which was a bigger hindrance to the team than the referee allowing a goal that was clearly out of play before it was crossed for Newcastle’s equaliser? It was Arsenal’s midfield maestro Alex James. Baggy trousers It was Arsenal’s midfield maestro Alex James. Baggy trousers Only 2 Arsenal managers have 100% records of winning once the team got to the FA Cup final. George Graham is one, who is the other? It was former programme editor George Allison. Andy Exley to take over from Arsene Wenger when he retires? They are. They both have two wheels and handlebars. It was former programme editor George Allison. Andy Exley to take over from Arsene Wenger when he retires? They are. They both have two wheels and handlebars. In which year did George Allison begin his BBC radio commentary of the FA Cup final from Wembley? George commentated on the first FA Cup final to broadcast live on radio in 1927. George commentated on the first FA Cup final to broadcast live on radio in 1927.
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Back in the good old days (i.e. before 1992), the London Evening Standard and Evening News used to publish a special edition for the FA Cup final. This one is for the 1979 final between Arsenal and Manchester United. Read More →
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How well do you think you know about Arsenal in the FA Cup Final?
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What was the name of the pilot of the airship that flew over Wembley during the 1930 FA Cup final?
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It was Captain Lehmann. Was it Jens’ granddad – who knows?
Captain Lehmann buzzes Wembley.
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It was Captain Lehmann. Was it Jens’ granddad – who knows?
Captain Lehmann buzzes Wembley.
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Of all the players that have appeared for Arsenal in FA Cup finals, which one had the shortest amount of playing time in the final?
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It was Steve Walford who managed just 7 minutes in the 1979 final.
Only 7 minutes but, boy, what 7 minutes they were
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It was Steve Walford who managed just 7 minutes in the 1979 final.
Only 7 minutes but, boy, what 7 minutes they were
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Which player won FA Cup winner’s medals for Arsenal 14 years apart?
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David O’Leary played in the 1979 and 1993 FA Cup winning teams.
14 years – well worth the wait
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David O’Leary played in the 1979 and 1993 FA Cup winning teams.
14 years – well worth the wait
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Which player scored four goals in a game for Arsenal but was dropped for the FA Cup final five days later?
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Jack Lambert was rested for the game against Leicester five days before the 1930 final. Halliday scored four goals in the 6-6 draw at Leicester but Lambert played at Wembley.
David Halliday wearing his cup final shirt. Oops
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What is the most common final score in all of the FA Cup finals in which Arsenal have played?
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1-0 was the final score in seven finals: 1927, 1936, 1952, 1972, 1978, 1980 and 2003.
1-0 to The Arsenal (and Cardiff, Newcastle, Leeds, Ipswich and West Ham)
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1-0 was the final score in seven finals: 1927, 1936, 1952, 1972, 1978, 1980 and 2003.
1-0 to The Arsenal (and Cardiff, Newcastle, Leeds, Ipswich and West Ham)
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Who was the first overseas player to play for Arsenal in an FA Cup final?
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It was John Jensen in the 1993 FA Cup final against Sheffield Wednesday.
SHOOT!!!
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It was John Jensen in the 1993 FA Cup final against Sheffield Wednesday.
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Who wrote the words to Arsenal’s 1971 FA Cup final song “Good Old Arsenal”?
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London Weekend Television asked for viewers to send in their lyrics for the song to the tune of Rule Britannia. Jimmy Hill was not impressed with the entries so penned the lyrics himself.
Every home should have a copy
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London Weekend Television asked for viewers to send in their lyrics for the song to the tune of Rule Britannia. Jimmy Hill was not impressed with the entries so penned the lyrics himself.
Every home should have a copy
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Which player missed the whole of the 1952-53 season due to an injury sustained in the 1952 FA Cup final?
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Poor Walley Barnes twisted his knee ligaments after 35 minutes of the final and didn’t play again until September 1953.
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Poor Walley Barnes twisted his knee ligaments after 35 minutes of the final and didn’t play again until September 1953.
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Which of the following players didn’t take a penalty kick in the 2005 FA Cup final shoot out?
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Hands up who thought it was RVP.
Yes, that is Philippe Senderos – FA Cup winner.
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Hands up who thought it was RVP.
Yes, that is Philippe Senderos – FA Cup winner.
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Which goalkeeper played in every game for Arsenal between the fourth round and the semi-final of the 2002 FA Cup but wasn’t picked for the final?
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Richard Wright was the unfortunate man who lost his place in the final to David Seaman.
Richard Wright was Richard Wrong
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Richard Wright was the unfortunate man who lost his place in the final to David Seaman.
Richard Wright was Richard Wrong
by Andy Kelly
We thought it would be a good idea to put together a compendium of information relating to all of Arsenal’s FA Cup final appearances on one page so you don’t have to trawl all over the internet to find out the answers to all of those nagging questions.
Weekly Illustrated 25 April 1936. This image was supplied by @alsnotnutz – twitter hashtag – #operationarsenalart
by Andy Kelly
Sky Sports and The Premier League have incurred the wrath of Arsenal fans over the last week or so for changing the date of the Hull Tigers City v Arsenal game from Sunday to Saturday with only nine days’ notice. This is so that Chelsea’s game with Sunderland can be brought forward to Saturday to give them more time to prepare for their Champions League game on the following Tuesday. Read More →
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A recent April Fool’s joke said that Tottenham were scrapping plans to build a new stadium and would become tenants at Arsenal’s Ashburton Grove.
Needless to say, some fans took the bait and were up in arms at such a suggestion. Read More →
As you may know, we write a regular page in the Arsenal matchday programme which comprises unusual stories from the club’s past which, usually, have been long forgotten about. Most of them tend to be older stories as the last 20 years has seen the internet report on every time a player farts and keeps it for posterity for ever more. Read More →
by Andy Kelly
Anyone who saw David O’Leary play would agree that he was one of the games calmest players who very rarely lost his cool. The only game that I can remember him coming close to being sent off was when he broke George Armstrong’s appearance record against Norwich on 4 November 1989. He was involved in a running battle with Martin Allen who seemed intent on provoking O’Leary to react, a tactic that almost worked as the Arsenal man was booked. Read More →