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Arsenal Head-to-Head

Breedon Books publication listing all Arsenal's results domestic and in europe. Another excellent book. See NewsReel review.

Wenger: The Making of a Manager

(Unofficial biography)

Jasper Rees has been granted unprecedented access to Wenger's friends and family, players and rival managers to write the untold story behind this deeply private man. A surprise appointment at Highbury at the time, Wenger's revolutionary ideas about management, pyschology, diet and fitness created one of the best footballing teams ever seen.

Footballeur: an autobiography

Super Bob's story. "In this book he describes how he turned his dreams into reality: the sacrifices he has made, the injuries he has had to endure; the rewards and demands of playing in the Premiership, and how his time with Arsene Wenger and Arsenal has transformed him. "

See also our Robert Pires page

Arsenal: on the Double

"intimate account of the most exciting season since the inception of the Premier League, seen through the experienced journalistic eyes of one of the hundreds of thousands of fans who has followed the Arsenal to hell and back..."

The lengthy subtitle is typical of Bernard's wordy style, but he more than makes up for that with his passion and knowledge. Packed with anecdotes and interesting snippets. Very much a fan's eye view of the great (second) double season under Arsene Wenger.

Read more of Bernard's work in his Gooner's Diary at Arsenal-World.

The Professor: Arsene Wenger at Arsenal

Well-reviewed (and first) biography of Le Boss, by the columnist from ANR. Focusses very much on the transformation of Arsenal effected by the great man (rather than his life in general). Regular readers of ANR will know what I mean when I reassure you that it's more about Wenger than about the author. Also available in hardcover

Broken Dreams: Vanity, Greed and the Souring of British Football

Expose of corruption and greed in the game. Focusses on key figures such as Terry Venables, Ken Bates, David Dein, Harry Redknapp and others. Includes among other things the revelation that Jerzy Dudek's move to Arsenal fell through because he refused to switch agents to Jerome Anderson.

Us vs Them: : Journeys to the World's Greatest Football Derbies

Entertaining football/travel book, in which the author goes to 8 famous football derby matches around the world. See review.

Official Arsenal Desk Diary 2003

Week-to-view format with sidebars displaying key historical events from each week, Arsenal contact details, maps, and more.

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The Great Divide

Account of season 1999-2000 from the point of view of both Arsenal and Tottenham, focussing on the contrasting ambitions and successes of the 2 North London clubs.

Has some extremely positive reviews from fans (see the Amazon page).

Addicted

Big Tone's famous autobiography. Click on the cover for Amazon review. See also our Tonmy Adams page.

(also available on audio cassette, click here to order).

Rock Bottom

This autobiography of the (former) England and Arsenal football star, Paul Merson, includes a frank account of his addiction to drugs, alcohol and gambling and of his rehabilitation. Paul's wife, Lorraine describes how she coped with her husband's addictions and tells of her role in his survival.

The Official Illustrated History of Arsenal

This football history now features special spreads on all aspects of The Arsenal's impressive history including the stadium, club statistics from the clubs earliest games to the end of the 1998-1999 season and the international players of Arsene Wenger's French Connection. - New feature spreads and larger format. - Full-colour design. - Over 200 black and white and colour photographs in each book.

12-0 to the Arsenal

Since their first triumph in the FA Cup final against Huddersfield Town in 1930, Arsenal have been a force to be reckoned with in British football. This book plots the club's success over the last six decades through the twelve most significant games in Arsenal's history, both home and abroad, starting with the match that brought the game away from its northern dominance in April 1930, to the European challenges and big-money names of the 1990s. The strengths and weaknesses of the players are described, and full background information is provided on the matches, with quotes and comments from those who took part.

The Official Story of Arsenal's Double Year

Kevin Connolly has been Arsenal programme editor since 1983. This is his insider's account, packed with the best action photographs from a memorable season in 1997- 98.

With an introduction by the club captain himself.

See also ArseWeb's coverage of that glorious season

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Arsenal - Memories and Marble Halls

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Arsenal: a Complete Record

The complete statistical record of Arsenal Football Club, one of the most supported teams in Europe, plus full written history, biographies of the leading players down the years, the managers, memorable matches recalled and much more.

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Arsenal Supporters Pack

It's got a very good review at Amazon.

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Arsenal The Gunners

Not Yet Available: You may still order this title, that way you'll get it as soon as anyone does, as Amazon will send it to you when it is released by the publisher.

Fever Pitch

This book, chronicled from the perspective of a fanatical ten-year-old soccer fan, through disillusioned adolescence, to an adult "who should know better", examines the absurdities, idiosyncrasies and traumas of everyday life and football. While Chelsea were undoubtedly the football team at the heart of fashionable London in the late 1960s, it proved to be the quiet backstreets around Highbury and Finsbury Park which led a sombre schoolboy from Maidenhead into a 20-year obsession with football, and Arsenal FC in particular. Nick Hornby became hooked after seeing Arsenal beat Stoke City (1-0 from a penalty rebound) in 1968. 24 years later this book is an attempt to understand football as an obsession. Interweaving his personal and familial upheavals with the varied fortunes of Arsenal over two decades, Nick Hornby has produced a genuine insight into what it is like to be a fan. Combining anecdote with a wider commentary on the state of the game, the book touches upon many issues; from pre-match entertainment to the availability of FA Cup tickets, hooliganism, the tragedies at Heysel and Hillsborough, non-league and school football, and Arsenal's reputation as the most boring team in the Football League.

Also available:

• in paperback,
• as an audio cassette (narrated by Nick Hornby)
• screenplay of the movie starring Colin Firth.
• See also videos page

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Pride of North London

The definitive chronicle of Arsenal-Tottenham derbies.

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Arsenal in the Blood

"An oral history of the Gunners", including interviews with players, managers, and supporters past & present.

Official Arsenal English workbooks

Practical exercises to help children learn basic English skills, while also learning about their football team.

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Official Arsenal Maths workbooks

Practical exercises to help children learn basic Maths skills, while also learning about their football team.

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Manchester United ruined my life

"As a young Jewish boy growing up in Manchester, Colin Shindler learned early what it meant to be part of a minority. When a cruel twist of fate determined he support Manchester City, rather than their more consistently successful neighbours Manchester United, the youngster was doomed forever to live on the margins.

Manchester United Ruined My Life is a delightful, humourous look at what it meant to grow up in 1960s Jewish Manchester. Reconciled with rival fans only in summer, when both could sit peacefully side by side at the unimaginatively named "Old Trafford" ground of Lancashire County Cricket Club, Shindler will speak for many with his frustration at the marketing machine that is Manchester United plc. Pulling no punches--"When Alex Ferguson finally clears his desk, it is more likely to be at the request of the chairman of the Stock Exchange than the traditional choir of disaffected supporters"--he vents his fury at the unashamed commercialisaton of the game, the diasporic fan base (many of whom have never set foot inside England, never mind Old Trafford) and the feisty Scottish manager himself, with an obsession only true fans of the game will appreciate.

But more than just a sporting commentary lamenting the bygone Halcyon days of English soccer, Manchester United Ruined My Life is one little boy's story of his struggle to establish his identity among the challenges of religion, family and death. Shindler's prose is easy and accessible yet lyrical and evocative; there is no doubt his love for his city has endured. That this affection is somewhat rose-tinted, tinged with the distance a successful television career in London allows, takes nothing away from the book. Manchester United Ruined My Life is a commodity more valuable than Old Trafford shares--it is an enjoyable, highly readable, football book with real literary merit. Highly recommended for everyone who has ever sung "Stand Up, If You Hate Man U". --Lucie Naylor

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"Dial Square" by Midway Still

Debut album from early 90s by indie/grunge type band of Arsenal fans. See Celebs page

FA Cup Final 2002. Arsenal 2 - Chelsea 0

An essential record of a great day. The full 90 minutes of Arsenal's demolition of Londons also-rans, thanks to classic goals from Ray Parlour and Freddie Ljungberg (see Arseweb report).

As of 25/08/04 Amazon do not have it in stock but you may be able to get one second hand through them.

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Arsenal - pain & glory

The video was made in 1994, featuring action from the previous 40 years set to music.

A fans review of the DVD from Amazon: "A great account of Arsenals high and low points during the years which will bring tears of joy and sorrow to any Die Hard Arsenal fan ! It has all the old faces banging in goals from Micky Thomas to Ian Wright,From Own goals from Lee Dixon To half way line goals from Nieam In the Uefa Cup Final. It is defently one to buy".

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ArsenAL Wenger (1998)

A look back at a brilliant year at Arsenal Football Club. Manager Arsene Wenger takes the viewer through all the highs and lows. Includes interviews with Tony Adams, Glenn Hoddle and Patrick Vieira.

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The Official History of Arsenal FC

We actually recommend the more up-to-date history tape/DVD which is available through our main Videos page.

British Movietone News vol 4: Early Cup Finals 1932 - 1950

Fever Pitch

A teacher whose passion is Arsenal Football Club becomes romantically involved with a fellow teacher who has little understanding of the game.

A wonderful feel-good English movie. Especially feel-good for Arsenal fans (possibly less so for Liverpool supporters) since its climax is the historic and unique league championship winning match at Anfield in 1989. If you don't know about that (what planet were you on?) check out our Anfield89 pages.

Also available:

• books, see Books page for paperback, hardback, screenplay, and audio cassette.
• DVD version

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ReWrighting the record

Previously titled "the Wright Stuff", this was reissued following the events of 13th September 1997. If you're still not sure what it's about, see our Ian Wright page!

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Bergkamp - a perfect 10

Made in 1995, before he joined the Arsenal, this video looks at his spectacular performances for club(s) and country before Highbury.

See also our Bergkamp page.

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Tony Adams - captain fantastic

See also our Tony Adams page

Arsenal - Greatest Games

features highlights of:

1971 FA Cup Final
1993 FA Cup Tie vs. Leeds 2-2, replay 2-3
1979 FA Cup Final (with Graham Rix interview)
1973 FA Cup Tie vs. Chelsea
1997 FA Cup 3rd round replay vs. Sunderland 
     (with Bergkamp's amazing goal, see 
     report)

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FA Cup Final 1998 - Arsenal vs Newcastle

Second part of the double.

See ArseWeb's coverage.

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Arsenal 1886-1986

BBC Video produced to mark Arsenal's centenary. Narrated by Bob Wilson.

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Arsenal - Heroes & Villains [1996]

Profiles of Arsenal stars past & present (well, mostly past, since the vid was made in 96!). Includes Seaman, Merson, Wright, Winterburn.

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The Double 1970-71

Review of the season when Arsenal won the cup at Wembley and the league at White Hart Lane. (Cup final also available in full, see above)

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Golden Goals - Arsenal

"A collection of goals scored by Arsenal during the last ten years". Only it deosn't say when the video was made. If you've got the vid and can provide any info (or even a review), please do!

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FA Cup final 1972: Arsenal vs Leeds

WARNING! - we didn't win this one.

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FA Cup final 1978 - Arsenal vs Ipswich

WARNING! - we didn't win this one.

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FA Cup final 1980 - Arsenal vs West Ham

WARNING! - we didn't win this one.

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