Steve Stammers
or The compelling history of an amazing club. Agree with the last part but to be honest this history leaves a lot out and glosses over the more "interesting" incidents I guess cos it's an official biography. Goes from the very start of The Arsenal in Woolwich before they were called Arsenal up until 2008 glossing over the 3 years (and counting) we were trophyless. Anyway the good times have come again as FA Cup holders and about to retain it and finish 2nd. And the 20th year of celebrating St Totteringham Day (google it) - will would be if it had been celebrated 20 years ago. An interesting read and full of facts but not sure if anyone but a Gooner would find it fascinating. Not much social context or wider football context. I enjoyed it especially from 1970 onwards which is when me and my mate started supporting them from afar in the west country and emulated Charlie George's legendary goal celebration when we scored which wasn't often for me as a full back. So, a good read but not sure I'd bother with equivalent from Chelski or ManUre.
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