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F.A. Cup Fifth Round JVC v UNITED LEADERS IN VIDEO AND HI-FI Saturday, February 20, 1988 Kick-off 3.00 p.m. ALAN SEEKS ESCAPE FROM BARREN SPELL week's Penguin Bi scuits Swimath­ plus a guest celebrity. If you'd like WELCOME TO THE PLAYERS, on, to raise money for the to take part, please phone Sammy Alan Smith is wondering OFFICIALS AND SUPPORTERS redevelopment of Great Ormond Nelson on 839 4631. The Gunners looked OF MANCHESTER UNITED. set for victory at what he has to do next, as Street children's hospital. Two Middlesbrough in he tries to shoot himself teams represent the Highbury 5 the fifth round of the out of one of the leanest IF IT'S A DRAW staff; another comes from the PARKING AROUND THE F.A. Cup when we If today's game ends in a draw, Arsenal ActionSport programme YEARS AGO led by 's spells of his prolific career. STADIUM there will be no extra time. The tie and a fourth team will represent the goal with only a mi­ " 'm more disappointed Our Stadium is situated in the will be replayed at on dressing-room staff. If you'd like to heart of a residential area. In nute to play. Then Heine Otto make a donation, or sponsor one of struck to earn Borough a replay. than anyone. I was bought Monday, February 29 (kick-off the past, considerable incon­ Goals from Tony Woodcock, Paul to score goals and I know I 7.30pm). For ticket and travel in­ our teams, please write, to: Swi­ venience has been caused to Davis and gave us a haven't been doing it," he format ion, please see the Travel mathon, Arsenal F.C. (c/o Alan local residents through the 3-2 victory at Highbury. Sefton), Avenell Road, N5 admits. Club message on page 20. inconsiderate parking of motor A goal from Norman 1BU. vehicles by people who are Whiteside, six minutes from the And a lack of goals hasn't LITTLEWOODS CUP SEMI­ attending the football match. end, gave Manchester United a been the only thing Alan fifth round victory at Derby. FINAL SECOND LEG Your co-operation is sought Arsenal were in no has faced in recent weeks. Our Littlewoods Cup semi-final so this disruption can be kept to mood for shocks as A hamstring injury forced second leg against Everton on a minimum. Motorists are re­ we took on Walsall him out of our fourth round Wednesday night is NOT all ticket. quested not to park in such a 1 0 at Highbury. Goals manner that obstruction is from Frank Sta­ tie at Brighton and Our remaining seat tickets (price caused. Please do not park on YEARS AGO : pleton, Malcolm £7) will go on general sale from the Be among the winners with Make sidelined him at half-time the pavements or double park Macdonald and Alan Clock End turnstiles in Avenell Money lottery tickets! You too in the Littlewoods Cup your vehicle. Sunderland gave us a 3-0 interval Road between 6pm and 8pm on could win a major prize! Look out lead. pulled a goal Police patrols will be operat­ semi-final first leg at Ever­ Monday night - one ticket per for the Make Money girls all round back for Walsall but another goal ing during the match and ton. person, subject to availability. the ground this afternoon. Tickets from Stapleton made the final vehicles improperly parked are " Yes, he needs a goal. only 25p each. score 4-1. liable to receive Fixed Penalty Manchester United had been But I was very pleased with RE-ARRANGED GAMES knocked out in the previous Remember, our Barclays League Notices, and be removed. round by West Bromwich Albion his performance against game against Tottenham here will GRAHAM'S GOLF DAY Graham Rix's testimonial con­ and did not have a game. last Saturday," says be played on Sunday, March 6, Though we were no What Alan finds most tinues with a celebrity golf tourna­ George Graham: "He's al­ kick-off 3.05pm. RECORD REQUESTS longer interested in ment at Dereham Park golf club on frustrating is that, until last Our Barclays League game at If you would like a record request or the F.A. Cup, a ways been a valuable asset Wednesday, May 14. The tourna­ Saturday's game, he hadn't West Ham has been re-arranged dedication broadcast, please send 1 5 crowd of 38,804 in our build-up. He was ment is for teams of three players your message to : Record Request, YEARS AGO gathered at High- getting on to half chances been getti ng in many for Tuesday, April 19, kick-off bury for a League strikes on goal lately. 7.45pm. This is NOT an all ticket , Highbury, Lon­ derby match against against Luton - and I hope match. For seat ticket details, see don N5 1 BU - to arrive at least a Spurs. A 13th-minute goal from " The problem you face that will soon show in his the Travel Club message on page week before you want the request Chris McGrath won the game for when you're not scoring is played. Tottenham. goal ta lly." 20. United slid two goals behind at that your confidence drops • All the records played at Highbury Derby where and and you start shying away GUNNERS IN THE SWIM today are available from: Our Price Kevin Hector both scored in the from the responsibility of Good luck to the four Arsenal Records, 436 Holloway Road, Lon­ opening half-an-hour. But early By KEVIN CONNOLLY teams who are taki ng part in next don N7. in the second-half United netted going for goal," he com­ twice in ten minutes, through ments : " Fortunately, I Brian Greenhoff and Stewart G U N N E R S Houston (now our reserve coach) "I'm trying to remain don't think I've ever reach­ to earn a 2-2 draw. philosophical about the ed that stage; though in our The F.A. Cup was situation, though one goal recent games, against only at its fourth round stage, and a in our last 18 games is no , Manchester Un­ 111r;m~1oor;~1a 2 0 goal from Bobby record to boast about," ited and Everton, I didn't YEARS AGO ~ou~nwa~usru~:~ie~: says Alan : " It's a good job I get many chances. I expect Swansea. started the season with a it will be the same against Championship-chasing Un­ few goals otherwise my United today. ited, out of the Cup, travelled to Burnley. opened the record would look even "We're approaching a lot scoring for them after only eight bleaker. I try and console of tough games, against minutes but second-half goals myself with the thought high class opposition. So if from Brian O'Neill and Martin Dobson gave Burnley a 2-1 win. that all strikers go through a chance does come my Still United remained on top of these spells. When I en­ way, I've got to take it. It the table. The Highbury atten­ dured these periods at could prove vital." dance was 59,980 Leicester, I often emerged " It would be nice to think for t_he local derby from them onto a run when that game against Luton 2 5 against Spurs. Though Geoff I scored in nearly every signalled that I'm getting YEARS AGO· Strong and Joe game." on the end of crosses Baker were on target arsenal.com again. And, with such im­ for the Gunners, Tottenham won " I remember one season 3-2 with goals from Bobby Smith, atarsenalhistory.com Filbert Street when I portant matches in pros­ Cliff Jones and Tony Marchi. didn't score in the opening pect, now would be a Manchester United were held 1-1 at home by Blackpool. David ten games - then went on brilliant time for me to Herd netted for United. Ray to grab 19 in the rest of the make up for my barren Charnley hit the Blackpool goal spell ... " from the penalty spot. season."

2 3 By · · · · · iillJlilm~~~i~l~Dli~ · · · · · Kevin Connolly

Today is one of the great occasions of our season - and it would be nice to carry on where we left off against Everton and Luton! I was delighted with our display against Luton last Saturday. We needed a League victory - but it was the quality of our performance that pleased me most. We built on our win at Everton and played a lot of very good football in difficult conditions - particularly in the first half. The 2-1 scoreline didn't reflect our superiority. I reckoned we should have scored another couple .. . but hopefully we' re saving those goals for our cup matches! made a dream debut. He looked verv, very positive - and both Lee and did some excellent work attacking Niall Quinn has a through an in-and-out than just score with my down the flanks. personal goal or two to spell and I hadn't been head!" was also very decisive the way he chase this afternoon. too happy with my own Such confidence could came to collect crosses. When United came form. O.K., after a long Once again, I was very pleased with Michael soon come in vital for Thomas, who showed his versatility in midfield. here in the league last spell out of the side, I was Niall, because events month, our Republic of delighted to be involved Paul Davis has now played four comeback over the next few months matches, and I'm expecting him to be back in Ireland centre forward in the action again. But I will pose some decisive contention today. Steve Williams will be avail­ forced the ball into the know I have to get more questions for the tall able again for next Wednesday's game against Our fans can play a vital part too. At away net three times ... But two efforts on target if I'm to Dubliner. Everton. But that's the sort of selection problem games - at Sheffield Wednesday and Everton, of his 'goals' were stay around the first team a manager likes to face! for instance - we've received some fantastic chalked off by the referee. scene". Arsenal are chasing a When had to go off last Saturday support. It would be great to hear similar Niall's confidence cup double - and the Kevin Richardson took over as captain. Kevin is vociferous backing at Highbury. The fans at would have been bouyant Yet, it's the memory of Republic of Ireland are ideal to step into the role. He's a determined Liverpool, Everton, and Manchester United, give if those other two efforts a goal in another vital cup aiming for glory in this motivator, a good talker and he has a first class tremendous help to their sides. If we could enjoy had been allowed. competition - the summer's European attitude to the game. He's been one of the at High bury the same noisy support we receive Instead, he's still battling Littlewoods Cup championship finals. bargain buys of the season. I wish I could find a at away games I'm sure it would give us a big lift. few more like him! Midweek internationals haven't proved the to clinch his own place in semi-final a year ago - Meanwhile, just like last that Niall hopes will season, speculation Today's tie - along with the Everton v ideal preparation for such an important cup our team for today's Liverpool game - must rank as the highlights of game - , and match. inspire him to find his continues that the scoring touch now. the fifth round. Michael Thomas have all been away on England "That game against Gunners are bidding to We've no illusions. United have put an duty - but all successful clubs have to live with United was a kick in the It was Ouinn's sign a new striker. Niall excellent run together, including some fine away these problems. teeth - for the team and spectacular shot from a has survived and results. We know it will be a difficult game. We We've also been battling to get Tony Adams for me" says Niall: "If I'd difficult angle that prospered against that know United can play a lot betterthan they did in (chest infection) and David O'Leary (achilles scored a hat-trick, stunned Spurs' players background for the past the league here recently. But we still feel tendon) fit for today's game. So a lot of the week, 21 months. confident. I've just been keeping my fingers crossed and everyone would have and crowd - and earned Our lads will be fired up for today's contest. We hoping we can field a full strength side. United been saying I'd hit form us that dramatic third "I know how important still feel we won last month's league game, know the score. They've been in a similar at just the right time for game at Tottenham. "I it is to hang onto an whatever the record books say. Niall Quinn had position because of their injuries and interna­ the cup competitions. But have happy memories of Arsenal arsenal.complace" he says: two goals ruled out, Perry Groves headed tional calls. whatever I think, the that moment" he recalls: "I've tasted Wembley against the bar, and Tony Adams made the sort Let's hope we can get past them today ... Only record books say I only "Thatarsenalhistory.com goal was probably success and I want more of error he'll commit once in a lifetime. then will we think of Everton in the Littlewoods scored once." the most vital I've scored of it. I'm determined to be Everything went wrong for us that day. Today Cup semi-final second leg on Wednesday night. "Three against United for Arsenal. It did my part of Arsenal's future - we aim to put that right. There's important work to be done first! would have given my confidence a power of and I'm anxious to clinch confidence a great boost, good too, because it a place in the Ireland because we'd been proved I could do more squad this summer." 5 4 offside. Then that man Kevin YOUNGSTERS GET THE Morrow and Pat Scully to Campbell popped up again CHANCE TO PUSH play as many Combination YOUTH TEAM GAIN with the winner! · FORWARD games as they can. That will It came 15 minutes from speed up their time. Al James Hannigan is keen to push as development ... and it will let REVENGE ON flighted a free kick - and many youngsters as he can us assess the schoolboy Campbell rose above into our reserves - and that triallists who could be part of everyone to head it into the means our trainee possibles our trainee intake in the net! for next season will be summer." SAINTS Arsenal: Miller, Donnelly, handed early chances in our "Our targets now are to Carstairs, Hillier, Scully, South East Counties League develop players who can Hannigan, Connelly, Cole, side. establish themselves in the Campbell, Ball, Heaney. Explains Pat: "We want reserves - and sift out new •The young Gunners face a people like David Hillier, boys for the future," he trip to one of Wigan, Crewe Kevin Campbell, Stephen comments. or Middlesbrough in the fifth round. SUNDAY MIRROR SOUTH EAST COUNTIES Andrew Cole and schoolboy STEPHEN AT LILLESHALL COMBINATION RXTURES LEAGUE FIXTURES 1987-88 Neil Heaney. Youth team winger Stephen 1987-88 Aug. 15 Cambridge United 1-0 " They did us proud - and Ward returned for a further Aug. 22 Norwich City 2-0 Aug. 19 Charlton Athletic 5-0 so did the first year trainees, Aug. 25 Fulham 4-0 Aug. 22 Chelsea 2-6 fortnight's exercise at the F.A. Sept 1 Bristol Rovers 3-0 Aug. 26 Fulham 5-0 Jamie Donelly, Jim Carstairs rehabilitation unit at Lilleshall Sept 9 """-th 1-2 Aug. 29 Galgham 4-1 and Al James Hannigan," Sept 12 Luton Town 1-1 Sept 2 Town 2-4 on Monday. Sept 15 Queens Park Rangers ll-3 Sept 5 -.. 7-0 added Pat. "At the end of the fortnight, Sept 24 Millwall 1-0 Sept 8 Gillingham (SJFC) 4-1 "We were resilient in Oct 3 ODonl United 4-0 Sept. 12 Norwich City 5-1 he'll be coming back to work Oct 17 a.a.ttonA~ 2-0 Sept 19 Luton Town (LC1 l 5-1 31 West United 4-2 defence, the midfield players with me for a week - then Oct Ham Sept 26 Leyton Orient 6-0 3-2 Nov. 7 Chelsea Oct. 3 Portsmouth 4-2 hustled hard in a very he'll see his specialist again," Nov. 14 4-0 Brighton " Hove Allion Oct 10 0.-Part Ranger$ 2-2 physical contest .. . and we says our physio Gary Lewin: Nov. 21 Reading 5-0 Nov. 28 Watlonl ll-1 Oct. 24 Watford 1-3 played some excellent "I think he'll probably be glad Dec. 1 Southampton 1-0 Oct 31 Ipswich Town (LC2) 4-1 football." to see the back of me for a Dec. 5 Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Nov. 7 West Ham United 5-1 Dec. 12 Swindon Town 2-3 Nov. 14 Tottenham Hotspur ll-1 Steve Ball while though ... he's been Dec. 16 Crystal Palace 1-2 Nov. 23 Millwall (FAYC 2) 5-1 continued his scoring working exceptionally hard to Jan. 7 Norwich City 1-1 Nov. 28 Chal1tonA~ 1-2 Jan. 16 Fulham 7-0 Dec. 5 Chelsea 3-0 sequence when he controlled build up the bulk in his legs Feb. 6 0.-Part Ranger$ 2-0 Dec. 12 Fulham 2-0 Our youth team gained sweet Esqulant, Andrew Mockler David Hillier's cross and shot again - and I've been Feb. 13 Luton Town 2-2 Dec. 19 Southampton (LC3) 3-7 Feb. 16 Bristol Rovers 7-2 Jan. 2 Gillingham 2-2 revenge for a pre-Christmas and Francis Cagigao were all home to give us the lead. pushing him!" Feb. 24 Oxford United Jan. 9 Ipswich Town 7-1 hammering, when they out injured - and Rice had to Saints later levelled with a Mar. 1 Charlton Athletic Jan. 12 Wimbledon (FAYC3) 2-1 goal we reckoned was Mar. 12 Southampton Feb. 6 Portsmouth 1-2 knocked Southampton out of call up Lilleshall hopeful Reports on our reserve Mar. 16 Ipswich Town Feb. 9 Southampton (FAYC4) 2-1 the F.A. Youth Cup 2-1 at The Mar. 23 West Ham United Feb. 20 Southend United games against Luton ·and Mar. 26 Brighton & Hove Albion Feb. 27 Watford Dell last Tuesday. Bristol Rovers will appear Apr. 2 Chelsea Mar. 5 West Ham United Beamed delighted youth in the programme for Apr. 9 • Reading Mar. 12 Tottenham Hotspur coach Pat Rice : "The lads did Apr. 12 Ipswich Town Mar. 19 Southend United Wednesday's game against Apr. 16 Watford Mar. 26 Cambridge United exceptionally well. They Apr. 19 Swindon Town Apr. 2 Millwall Everton. Apr. 25 Millwall Apr. 9 Leyton Orient knew they were playing for Apr. 30 Tottenham Hotspur Our youth match against Apr. 16 Norwich City May 4 Crystal Palace their pride, because To be arranged Q.P.R. last Saturday was To be arranged: Southampton had beaten us postponed. Portsmouth Queens Parle Rangers 7-3 in December - and we knew we didn't do ourselves justice." SUNDAY MIRROR COMBINATION SOUTH EAST COUNTIES "I emphasised to them Up to and including before the game, we were Wednesday. 17th February 1988 DIVISION ONE Goals Up to and including playing a very good side - p w D L F A PTS Tottenham Hotspur 23 15 3 5 51 26 33 Saturd'!Y 13th February 1988 but whatever the result, I Arsenal 23 1• 3 6 58 23 31 20 15 1 4 44 15 31 Goals Watford p D F PTS wanted to be certain we'd 26 11 8 7 52 31 30 w L A Southampton Watford 22 18 2 2 61 21 38 Queens Park Rangers 23 13 4 6 48 28 30 given everything we had. Our 25 12 6 7 52 42 30 Tottenham Hotspur 21 17 2 2 55 16 36 Luton Town 36 24 20 11 6 3 43 23 28 Queens Park Rangers 23 12 s 6 29 team's attitude was Norwlch City West Ham United 23 11 5 7 43 35 27 Ipswich Town 23 10 8 5 48 32 28 10 4 9 41 36 24 Arsenal 20 12 2 6 65 28 26 something special - and that Chelsea 23 Chelsea 21 11 4 6 51 29 26 Portsmouth 21 10 4 7 39 39 24 won us the game." 9 35 29 22 Charlton Athletic 19 11 3 5 41 30 25 Millwall 23 8 6 23 12 0 11 39 47 24 21 9 4 8 36 32 22 Ipswich Town West Ham United Millwall 23 8 4 11 39 52 20 The lads victory becomes Swindon Town 23 8 4 11 37 51 20 arsenal.com21 6 5 10 25 37 17 Gillingham 23 7 5 11 34 49 19 Charlton Athletic Southend United 22 8 2 12 38 47 18 even more impressive when Oxford United 23 7 2 14 45 64 16 you consider that Stephen Steve Ball . . . scored our David Hillier ... supplied Kevin Campbell . .. headed Fulham 23 s 5 13 33 65 15 Portsmouth 19 8 1 10 45 38 17 first goalarsenalhistory.com at Southampton. the cross for Steve to the winner 15 minutes Brighton & Hove Albion 20 5 3 12 20 49 13 Leyton Orient 22 6 5 11 18 36 17 4 Morrow, Lee Francis, Danny shoot home. from time. 22 5 2 15 35 57 12 Norwich City 19 6 9 27 38 16 ~~~~ialace 20 4 2 14 14 45 10 Fulham 22 1 2 19 15 63 4 Bnstol Rovers 21 3 2 16 32 62 8 Cambridge United 22 1 0 21 20 74 2 CLOCK END RE-DEVELOPMENT .,~. traineeship at Highbury. Although he wanted to join us, there were other factors to consider. He was half way through his end of school exams, and moving away from his family and friends to London was not going to be easy. Had he stayed at home in , The Clock End .. . as it is now he could have continued with his studies and played semi-professionally for his THE tATES1 And the new stand will well, we plan to re-site father's team in the League include improved it on another part of of Ireland. But after a little the Clock End. So it soul searching, everyone NEWS refreshment and toilet facilities for our will remain a famous decided that this kind of We've received ROBERT chance did not present terrace supporters. Highbury landmark! itself every day - so masses of enquiries It is proposed that And don't worry Robert arrived at Arsenal from our supporters, work will start in fans, we're planning FLANAGAN. • • midway through October. asking just what will mid-May . exciting "I really wanted to come happen to the Clock The JVC Centre will developments on the steeped in a here," he explains. "But it End, when we go football background was such a big step for me come down, to be pitch too. There'll I couldn't make the deci­ ahead with our replaced by a smaller always be money by Fiona Cohn sion on my own and really proposed structure, which will available for George it was down to my father. re-development continue to be the Graham to strengthen If Robert Flanagan needed attention of Bill Derby, one ·He knew it was the best scheme. So, here's the home base of our our squad whenever any encouragement with of Arsenal's scouts in thing for my career." latest news . .. successful Arsenal he wants! his football as a youngster, Ireland. Things have also been In keeping with our then his family background Robert was invited to made easier by the fact that ActionSport We expect to know could not have provided a Highbury for a trial last he is living with family in aim of making Arsenal programme. a lot more within the better environment. Father July, played a couple of South London and the Stadium one of the If you're wondering next few weeks. So Con had been a profession­ matches and went back other trainees have helped most comfortable and what will happen to watch the programme al in Canada and returned home. Six weeks later him settle in quickly. With modern grounds in the famous clock ... for more details. to Dublin to play with top came the offer of a two year Patrick Scully playing in the Europe, we are hoping League of Ireland club reserves this season, Bohemians. From there he Robert has fitted into the to rebuild the Clock went into management, youth team at centre back, End at the end of this and he has been the his favourite position. season. The Police are seeking witnesses to incidents of serious disorder Republic's U-15 interna­ Apart from the problem of Our plan is to erect a before, during and after the F.A. Cup third round tie versus tional coach for the past adapting to the pace of the new ultra-modern Millwall at Highbury on January 9, but particularly the following : few years. · game in the League, he is stand, which will 1. Fighting and disorder at about 1.45 pm in Gillespie Road (rear But his son did not take quite pleased with his form of the North Bank) close to its junction with St. Thomas' Road. to football exclusively. He so far ... house 48 boxes - played and "Fortunately I came into with the very latest in 2. Fighting and disorder shortly after the end of the match in Gillespie Road close to the North Bank and West Stand exit to a high level and the side straightaway", he executive and catering from the ground. also swam competitively. says. "I know I've been facilities; an exciting 3. Fighting and disorder between the end of the match and However, he played for St. making mistakes, but I prospect as we head Kevins boys club soccer know what they are and I'm approximately 5.30 pm, in any of the following locations: side from the age of 12 - doing my best to put them towards the 21 st Conewood Street: managed incidentally by right." century! Aubert Park: Mr Flanagan then moved The other boys have There's good news High bury Park: on to Belvedere Youth Club been playingarsenal.com· together for our Clock End Highbury Barn : soccer team. He also play­ longer so Robert is bound regulars too. The arsenalhistory.comHighbury Grove: ed in his extremely suc­ to face teething problems, arrival of the boxes cessful school side that but it will only be a matter will mean most of our Anyone with information regarding these or other won their U-18 champion­ of time before Robert feels incidents are asked to contact Holloway Police Station on ship and Cup last year. like he's always been an Clock End terrace fans 01-263 9090. This brought him to the Arsenal player. can stand under cover. 9 8 F.A.Cup Fourth t Round KENNY AIMS

January 30 FOR WEMBLEY TARGET ... But United will be hard opponents

Last April, skipper Kenny Sansom lifted the Where's the ball? In the Littlewoods Cup at Wembley. He enjoyed net I Kevin Richardson (ob­ the moment so much, he wants to go back scured by Niall Quinn) has and keep lifting cups, again ... and again ... just fired us ahead. and again. Celebration time Of course, Everton come here on Kevin! Wednesday night for the Littlewoods Cup Niall Quinn takes on semi-final second leg. But first we'll pursue Brighton defence. the other route to Wembley glory, against A last ditch tackle Manchester United this afternoon. Nigel Winterburn. United's fine form - plus their impressive "Unless we make mistakes, opponents F.A. Cup record over recent years - means will find it hard to create chances against we're anticipating a tough task. But our us," he comments, pointing to only one goal captain is hopeful that we're running into conceded in eight cup games this season. form at the right time. "United will be very determined because Three successive wins suggests that's the F.A. Cup is the only competition they can true; and Kenny is just as pleased at the way still win," he adds: "I think United are still we've started to play again. blending together as a side and it's been a "It was tough at Brighton in the last blow for them to lose a defender of Paul round," he admits: "They raised themselves McGrath's quality. Yet, they have fine and could well have earned a replay. We individual players, household names like By KEVIN CONNOLLY , , Jesper Olsen, and Brian McClair - enjoyed that little bit of luck, which every and if they knit together they'll cause successful cup side needs, and we scraped problems for any team." through." . Still, Kenny is hopeful Arsenal's name will "Then we played really well at Goodison be going into the quarter-final draw on to beat Everton 1-0. And the lads carried on Monday. the good form against Luton last Saturday "I watched the League game here last ... Yet we know we can still play better." month on TV - and I felt sick for the lads, Kenny reckons the team have because all the breaks seemed to run rediscovered both their confidence to pass against us. Yet the way the play went - not the ball around - and the solid defence that the goals - makes us believe we can turn was one of our trademarks before the tables ... Especially if a little luck runs Christmas. our way this time," he declares.

ARSENAL SUPPORTERS CLUB arsenal.com3 rBJtUh1 Auurnummll JP1 rrrn ~ rrn1rn tt:at ttfto1rn JOJ :at1rnrr: rrn at the Empire Rooms, Tottenham Court Road, W1 arsenalhistory.comon Wednesday , March 30, from Spm till midnight (including the Supporters Club's 'Player of the Year' presentation to Tony Adams) Tickets (£6, in advance) are available from Barry Baker, 8 Tarling Road, East Finchley, London N2 SLB. Please enclose s.a.e. l ( l U 9 j ENTRANCE ON THE NIGHT WILL COST £8. '-----~------' 11 Littlewoods Cup semi-final Our goal! Perry Groves first leg swivels and fires an acrobatic shot past February 8 . Martin Hayes takes on Gary Stevens. Neville Southall goes down to save at the feet of Alan Smith. David Rocastle tries to wriggle past . Perry Groves again, aiming a header goal­ wards. Trevor Steven hits Ever­ ton's 79th minute penalty over the bar.

arsenalhistory.comarsenal.com BRIAN McCLAIR (Forward}. Once on Aston Villa's books as a junior, Brian made his professional Past Cup matches between breakthrough with Motherwell. After leading their Arsenal and Manchester Unite~ scorers with 16 goals in 1982/83, he was transferred to Celtic where he was their top marksman in each of his F.A. CUP four campaigns. He scored over 100 goals for the 1905-06 Fau th Round A rsenal won 3-2 at 01111&9 Manchester. MAllCHE!!~ ,~ Celts, hitting a personal-best 41 last term. That form 1936-37 Fourth Round : Arsenal won 5-0 earned him a chance in the Scotland team and he now at Highbury. Manchester United have run into top form as the F.A. years for United. A graduate from the junior side, he has five caps. United signed him in a £650,000 deal 1950-51 Fifth Round : Manchester United Cup reaches its advanced stages and Old Trafford made his First Division debut in 1980 and after last summer and he has scored 19 times so far. won 1-0 at Old Trafford. fans are hoping the Reds can add yet another success gaining Under-21 honours, he earned 10 full E~g l and (Forward). Norman made 1961 -62 Fourth Rou nd : Manchester to many recent triumphs in this competition. caps. rapid progress after making his United bow as a United won 1-0 at Old Trafford. Since 1976 they have appeared in five finals, GRAEME HOGG (Defender). Graeme made his senior 16-year-old in 1982 and he w as soon in the N. Ireland 1978-79 Final: A rsenal won 3-2 at w_inning three.of them. One of their losing Wembley debut for United on the day they were knocked out of side. He now has 34 caps. Norman has won two F.A. Wembley. trips was against the Gunners in 1979 when, after the F.A. Cup by Third Division Bournemouth in 1984. Cup winners' medals for United, and scored the 1982-83 Semi-Final: M anchester United won 2-1 at . those dramatic closing moments, Arsenal won 3-2 . He established himself in the side the following winning goa l at Wembley in 1985. United have produced some outstanding perfor­ season. While out of the side this season, he joined JESPER OLSEN (Forward). Jesper is a vetera n Danish FOOTBALL LEAGUE CUP interna tional, w ho joined United from Ajax in 1984. mances since the turn of the year - particularly away W.B.A. on loan. 1977-78 Second Round: Arsenal won 3-2 from home. They won four of their first five away COLIN GIBSON (Defender/Midfield). Colin got his Before joining Ajax, he pl ayed for Naestved. He was at Highbury. one of the stars of the exciting Denmark side in the games of 1988. Their only failure came at Oxford (0-2) League chance with Aston Villa in 1979 and com­ MILK CUP in the quarter-final of the Littlewoods Cup. pleted more than 200 senior games before his 1986 World Cup Finals in where he took over .They won League games at Watford (1-0), here at £275,000 transfer to United in 1986. He also played for as th eir penalty-ta ker, converting two spot-kick s . 1982-83 Semi-Final: 1st leg Manchester United won 4-2 at Highbury. H1ghbury (2-1) and at Derby (2 -1). They also won at England Under-21s in his Villa days. (Forward). Peter made an explosive entry into First Division football w ith 2nd Leg Manchester United won Ipswich (2-1) in the third round of the F.A. Cup. In the (Defender/Midfield). Clayton 2- 1 at Old Tra fford. last round they achieved a comfortable 2-0 home established himself in international football before Nottingham Forest, hitting four goals in his fi rst five success over Chelsea. gaining a firm place in United's side, winning his 13th games in 1982 . In 1984/85 he was top score r w ith 17 for Wa les against Czechoslovakia in November. goals and his form earned him an Eng land cap. United CHRIS TURNER (Goalkeeper). Chris regained the He made his first League appearance for United in signed Peter from Nottingham Fo rest in 1986. He goalkeeping position in December after 1984. fo und it difficult to settle at fi rst, but la st season he was injured. He began his League career with GORDON STRACHAN (Midfield). Gordon, who has was the club's best marksman with 15 goals. 'S WEMBLEY DREAM Sheffield Wednesday in 1976 and, after a loan spell at played for Scotland on 41 occasions, joined United Though Alex Ferguson's major Lincoln, he joined Sunderland in 1979. His brilliant from in 1984. He began his League career object is to lead Manchester displays helped Sunderland to reach the Milk Cup with Dundee in 1975 and after moving on to Aberdeen FORM GUIDE United to a League Champion­ final in 1985. United signed him shortly afterwards. in 1977, won a Scottish League Championship medal ship, he would also relish the VIV ANDERSON (Defender). Viv left High bury to sign Manchester United results so far this season as follows (all League opportunity to figure in a Wemb­ ~nd appea.red in three successive Scottish F.A. Cup matches unless slated): ley final for the first time. He had for Manchester United in a £250,000 deal last final victories. Gordon also helped the Dons to win the hoped to have made it in the Opponents Result Scorers Crowd Southampton (A) 1·1 Whiteside (2) 11.114 Littlewoods Cup but United were Arsenal (H) 0-0 41,890 surprisingly knocked out at Ox­ Watfo rd (H) 1-0 McGrath , McClair 38,581 ford last month. Charlton Athletic (Al 3-1 McC1air, Robson, 14,046 While he was a manager in his McGrath native Scotland, Mr Ferguson · Chelsea IH) 3-1 McClair, Strachan, 46,478 enjoyed many Cup successes at Whiteside . He started his J Coventry City IA) O·O 17,1 15 managerial career with East Stir!- .. Newcastle United IH) 1-1 Olsen. McClai r !penl 45,137 ing, a club that had employed 11 managers in the Everton (A) 1·1 Whiteside 38,439 previous ten years. They had just dropped into the Hull City (LC11l) IHI 5-0 McGrath, Da venpon, 15,041 Second Division in the Scottish League. Mr Fer­ Whiteside, Strachan, McClair guson freed 19 players and started to rebuild from Tottenham Hotspur IH) 1-0 McClai r !pen ) 47,601 the youth team. Luton Town IA) 1·1 McClair 9,137 Mr Ferguson then moved on to Aberdeen where Hu ll City (LC11L) (Al 1-0 McClair 13,586 he achieved unprecedented success. The Dons won the League Championship three times in six years, CHRIS TURNER Sheffield Wednesday IA) 4·1 Robson, McClairj1). 31,779 COLIN GIBSON REMIMOSES GORDON STRACHAN JESPER OLSEN Blackmore they lifted the three seasons in Norw1ch City (H) 1·1 Da venpon. Robson 39,345 succession and they also won the Skol (League) summer. He began his career with Nottingham European Cup-Winners' Cup in 1983. West Ham United IA) 1-1 Gibson 19,863 Cup. 1·1 McClair(2) lpen 17,183 Forest, moving on to Arsenal in a £200,000 deal in BRYAN ROBSON (Midfield). The England skipper Crystal Palace ILC3) IHI Mr Ferguson's greatest triumph, though, was in 1984. In addition to his 28 full international caps, Viv Nottingham Forest (H) 1-1 Robson, Whiteside 44,669 leading Aberdeen to a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid returned to his best form last season following a (H) 1-1 Whiteside 47,106 has played for England " B" and the under-21s. Liverpool in the European Cup-Wi nn ers ' Cup fi nal of 1983. worrying few months of injury problems. A one-time Bury( LC4) (A) 1-1 Whiteside, McClair 33,519 By then he was also assistant-ma nager to the (Defender). Kevin made his League Blackmore 11,532 W.B.A. junior, Bryan became England's costliest Wimbledon IA) 1-1 Scotland team and, following 's tragic Q.P.R. IA) 1-0 Davenpon, Robson 10,631 debutfor United in April 1979. lttook him two years to . player when he joined United in a £1.75-million deal in death, he took over the side for the run-up to the earn a regular place and he was a member of the Oxford United IHI 3-1 Strachan(2}, Olsen 34,709 1981 . He has played for England on 61 occasions. Portsmouth (A) 1·1 Robson, MrClair 11,107 1986 World Cup fi nals and led them during the final United side that won the F.A. Cup in 1983 and 1985. He (A) 16,461 stages in Mexico. (Midfield). Remi has been plagued by Newcastle United 0·1 has played forthe Republic or Ireland on 31 occasions. Everton (H) 1·1 McClair!211pcn 47,014 He was offerd the chance to take the Sco tl and job (Defender). Steve is United's latest numerous injuries over the past couple of years but he Charlton Athletic (H) 0-0 37,157 on a permanent basis but refused because he signing. His £825,000 transfer from Norwich was has re-established himself this season. He grew up Watford (A) 1-0 McClair 18,038 preferred day-to-day involvement of club manage­ with W.B.A. and United signed him for £650,000 in Ipswich Town (FAC3) (A) 1-1 Own Goa l, Anderson 13,011 ment. ?Dmple'.ed in December. A former England youth (H) 35,716 1981 . He has been capped on eight occasions by the Southampton 0·1 Mr Ferguson settled down ag ain at Aberdeen. But international, Steve made his League debut for Oxford United (LC5) IA) 0-1 11,658 within months he was invited last season to take on Gillingham in 1979, moving on to Norwich for England Under-21s. Arsenal IA) 1·1 Strachan, McClair 19,391 the enormous task of restoring Manchester United's arsenal.comChelsea IFAC4) IH) 1-0 Whiteside, McClair 50,716 £125,000 in 1984. He was a member of the Football LIAM O'BRIEN (Midfield). Liam was signed from greatness. Coventry City IHl 1-0 O'Brien 37,144 He had little hesitation. It w as the greatest League XI which met the Irish League earlier this Shamrock Rovers in October for an initial payment of Derby County (A) 1-1 Whiteside, Strachan 10,016 season. arsenalhistory.com(A) 1-1 Bruce, O'Brien 15,014 challenge that had been offered him. £50,000 with more to come when he is established in Chelsea MIKE DUXBURY (Defender). Mike is a versatile player the side or wins international caps. He will probably who has appeared in defence and midfield over the · be one of the substitutes today. THE CLOCK MUST STAY! I think it is great news for the club and fans that there is at last development of the Clock End. . But many people, including myself, must be asking 'What about the Clock?' Surely any re-development atthe Clock End must include solid plans for this traditional clock. Apart from the 'Marble Halls' the High bury Clock means a lot to older fans at ArsenaJ. Every time these fans look up the glory days must come flooding back. Only last season, when the clock got stuck, how many games did Arsenal win? The Arsenal clock must stay. At our home game against Sheffield Wed­ nesday there were a group of Americans taking photographs of the clock. I just hope there will be good news concerning the clock. Nicholas Nicholaou, · Arsenal supporters at the Clock End, who stand in all sorts of weather - not forgetting Walthamstow. the visiting fans who have travelled hundreds WHAT ABOUT THE REGULARS? of miles. Having learned recently about the plans for It's good to have the boxes but I really do proposed development at the Clock End, 1 was think a roof should have been built first. rather upset to find that the Club are only Paul Bennett catering for wealthy businessmen and ex­ Huntingdon. tremely rich Arsenal fans. What about those We hope the message about the proposed loyal fans who have braved the wind, rain, clock end development on Page 9 of today's sleet and snow for years on end? programme has explained the situation. It seems to me to be more logical - and fair - to build a stand similar to that at Villa Park TREAT VIV WITH RESPECT which incorporates seating, standing and One sad point of our game against Manches­ executive boxes, all of which are covered. ter United last month was the continual This, in my mind, will keep everyone happy booing of Viv Anderson. Fans were singing and make for a more attractive Highbury. about going to Wembley, seemingly forget­ I look forward to further press releases on ting Viv helped us so much on our Wembley the development. trip last year. B. Brooks, He may have left Arsenal but should be Bow. remembered and respected. Gerald Morrison, Tonbidge, Kent. SEARCHING FOR AN OLD PROGRAMME It may well be a forlorn hope but I am trying to obtain an old Arsenal programme. Perhaps if you print this letter I may be in with a chance of reaching someone who has the pro­ gramme I require. The programme in question is - 1933/4 Arsenal v Glasgow Rangers. I realise that this is a very rare item and I do know that a programme definitely exists. I would be very grateful if anyone can assist me. Alex Paton, 6 Woodfield Road, Blackpool FY1 6AX. The clock, a famous Highbury landmark PROGRAMME WANTED Can anybody please help me in obtaining the A ROOF INSTEAD? Arsenal v Plymouth (F.A. Cup Fourth Round), arsenal.comI would just like to say that I think Arsenal on January 31, 1987. I would be very grateful. should have built a roof over the Clock End K. Howlett, arsenalhistory.comfirst and then the boxes. Although I stand in 149 ·Great Cambridge Road, the North Bank, it's not very nice for the Enfield EN1 1SG .

17 OPPONENTS FA s. •'t't9't't9ct9't999 Aug. 15 Liverpool 1-2 54,703 Luklc Thomas Sansom Wiiiiams O'Leary Adams Rocastlet Davie' Smith Nicholas Hayes Groves(74) Caesar Aug . 19 Manchester United 0-0 42,890 Lukl c Thomas Sansom Wiiiiams O'Leary Adams Ro castle Davis Smith Nicholas! Hayes Groves(73) Caesar Aug. 22 Queens Park Rangers 0·2 18,981 19 Lukl c Thomas Sansom Wiiiiams O'Laary Adams Rocastlat Davis Smith Nicholas Hayes Rix(74) Caesar Aug. 29 Portsmouth 6·0 30,865 12 Luk lc Thomas Sansom Wiiiiams O'Leary Adams' Roc11tl1 1 Davie' Smith' Gravest Rlxt Merson(74) Rlchudson (7 41 Aug. 31 Luton Town 1-1 8,745 9 Luki c Thomas Sansom Wiiiiams O'Leary Adams Rocastla Davi•' Smith Groves Rix Merson Richardson Sept. 12 Nottingham Forest 1-0 18,490 10 Luklc Thomas Sansom Williams O'Leary Adams Rocastlet Davis Smith' Groves Rix Hayes(701 Wlnterburn Sept. 19 Wimbledon 3-0 27,752 9 Luklc Thom11 1 p Sansom Wiiiiams! O'Leary Adams Roc11tl1 1 Davis Smith' Gravest Rix Merson (84) Rlchordson 1841 Sept. 23 Doncaster Rovers (LC2 1LI 3·0 ti,469 Luklc Thomas Sansom Wiiiiams' O'Leary Adams Rocastle Davis Smith' Grov11' t Rlxt Oulnn1021 Richordson(871 Sept. 26 West Ham United i.o 40, 127 Luk ic Thomas Sanaom 1 Wiiiiams O'Leary Adams Rocastlet Davis Smith Groves Rix Hayes 65 Richardson Oct. 3 Charlton Athletic 3-0 15,326 Luklc Thom111 Sansom Williams O'Leary Adam1 1 Rocestlet Davis Smith Grov111 Rix Oct. 6 Doncaster Rovers ILC2 2LI 1-0 18,321 Luklc Thomas Sansom Wiiiiams Caesar Adams Roc11tl1 1 Davis Smith Groves Hayes H~ils~~S I RIE~."r~a;on Oct. 10 Oxford United 2-U 25,244 Luki c Thomas Sansom Wiiiiam•' O'Leary Adams Rocastlet Davis' Smith! Groves Richardson Hayas(851 Caasar(88I Oct. 18 Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 36,680 Lukl c Thomas' Sansom Wiiiiams O'Leary Ade ms Roc11tl1 1 Davis Smith Gravest Richardson Hayes(67 Caesar Oct. 24 Derb~ County 2-1 32,374 Lukic Thomas ' p Sansom Williams O'Laary Adams Rocastle Davis Smith Gravest Rlchudson 1 Merson(60) Caesar Oct. 27 AFC ournemouth (LC31 3-0 26,050 Lukl c Thomas ' p Sansom Wiiiiams O'Laary Adams Rocastle Da via Smith' Gravest Richardson' Merson(HTJ Caesar Oct. 31 Newcastle United 1-0 23,622 Luk lc Thomas Sansom Wiiiiams! O'Leary Adams! Rocastla Davis Smith' Groves Richardson Hayes(73 ) Caesar(741 Nov. 3 Chelsea 3-1 40,230 Luk lc Thomas Sansom Wiiiiams O'Leary Adams Ro castle Davis Smith Groves Richardson' Merson Caesar Nov. 14 Norwich City 4-2 20,558 Luklc Thom111 Sansom Wiiiiams O'Leary Adams! Roc11tla• Dav is Smith Grov111 Richardson Hayes Caesar 1881 Nov. 17 Stoke City (LC41 3-0 30,058 Lukic Thomas Sansom Williams O'Leary ' Adams Roc11tla 1 Davis Smith Gravest Richardson ' Hayes(56) Caesar Nov. 21 Southampton 0-1 32,477 Luklc Thomas Sansom Williams O'Leary Adams Rocastle Davis Smith Gravest Richardson Oulnn(11 Jt Wlnterburnl771 Nov. 28 Watford 0-2 19,598 Lllk lc Thomas Sansom Wiiiiams O'Leary Adams Rocast le Davis Smith Groves Richardson! Hayas(64) Winterburn Dec. 5 Sheffield Wednesday 3·1 23,670 Luklc Thomas Sans om Wiiiiams O'Leary Adams Rocastle Davis Smith Grov11 1 Rlchardaon 1 Merson' (621 Caesar Dec. 13 Coventry City 0-0 17,557 Lukic Thomas Sansom Williams O'Leary Adams Rocastle Hayes t Smith Groves Richardson Merson 1751 Caesar Dec. 19 Everton 1·1 34,857 Luklc Thomas Sansom Wi iiiams O'Leary Adams Roc11tl11 Davis Smith Groves Richardson Merson 67 Caesar Dec. 26 Nottingham Forest 0·2 31,211 Luk lc Thomas Sansom Wiiiiams O'Leary! Adams Rocastle Merson! Ou Inn Groves Richardson Caasar(HTJ Smlth(671 Dec. 28 Wimbledon 1·3 12,473 Lukic Thomas Sansom Wiiiiams Caesar Adams Rocastle Hayes! Quinn' Groves Richardson Smlth(87) Wlnterburn Jan. 1 Portsmouth 1·1 17,366 Luklc . Thomas Wlnterburn Wiiiiams Caesar Adams Rocastle Hayes Quinn! Gravest Richardson Smith 1 (70 ) Merson Jan. 2 Queens Park Rangers O·O 28,271 Lukly' Wlnterburn Sansom Williams Caesar Adams Rocastle Hayes Smith Merson! Richardson Grovesl721 Thomas Jan. 9 Mlliwali (F.A. Cup 3) 2-0 42,083 Luklc Wlnterburn Sansom Wiiiiams O'Leary Adams Rocastla' H1y11 1 Smith Merson! Richardson Groves 65 Caesar Jan. 16 Livem,ool 0·2 44,294 Lukic Winterburn Sansom Wi iiiams Ceasar! Adams Rocastlet Smith Ou inn Richardson Th omaslHTJ Grovesl721 Jan. 20 She ield Wednesday (LC51 1-0 34,535 Lukic Wlnterburn' Sa Mom Wi iiia ms O'Leary Adams Rocastle H~y:s Smith Quinn! Richardson Groves 831 Caesa r Jan . 24 Manchester United 1-2 29,392 Luklc Thomas Wlnterburn Wiiiiams O'Leary Adams Rocastle Rlxt Sm ith Quinn ' Richardson Groves(761 Caesar Jan. 30 Brighton and Hove A. (FAC41 2-1 26,467 Lukic Win terburn Sansom Wiiii ams O'Leary Adams Rocastle Rixt Groves 1 Qu inn Richardson ' Hares 1631 Thomas Feb. 7 Everton (LCSF1 LI 1-0 25,476 Lukic Wlnterburn Sansom Thomas O'Leary Adams Rocastlet Hayes Smith Groves 1 Richardson Ou nn(HT Caesarl80) Feb. 13 Luton Town 2-1 22,615 Lukic Dixon Wlnterbu rn Thomas ' O'Leary Adams! Roc11tl1 1 Hayes Sm ith Groves Richardson Quinn Caesar 1721 Feb. 20 Manchester United IFAC 51 Feb. 24 Everton ILCSF2LI Feb. 27 Chorlton Athletic Mar. 6 Tottenham Hotspur Mar. 12 Oxford United IF.A. Cup 61 PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROUTES TO AND FROM ARSENAL STADIUM Mar. 19 Nawcastle Unltad Mar. 26 Derby County BUSES: 4, 19 and 236 all pass within 200 yards of the Apr. 2 Chelsea ground, along Blackstock Road. Apr. 4 Norwich City Apr. 9 Southampton IF.A. Cup semi-final! TUBE: Arsenal (Piccadilly Line) is two minutes walk from Apr. 19 West Ham United Apr. 23 Watford the ground. Finsbury Park (Piccadilly and Victoria Lines) Apr. 24 Littlewoods Cup Final is ten minutes walk from the ground. ~r 30 Sheffield Wednesday ay 2 Coventry City BRITISH RAIL: Finsbury Park and Drayton Park are both May 7 Everton May 14 e ten minutes walk from the ground. F.A. Cup Final *

BARCLAYS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE (Up to and including Saturday 13th February 1988) COMING GAMES AT Goals Goals Avge. p w D L F A w D L F APts Top Goalscorers Gates HIGH BURY Liverpool 26 12 2 0 36 3 8 4 0 27 9 66 Aldridge 20, Beardsley 10, Barnes 9 40,097 Manchester United 28 7 5 1 19 11 8 4 3 24 16 54 McClair 13, Whiteside 7, Robson 6 41,819 Nottingham Forest 26 7 3 2 28 11 7 4 3 22 13 49 Clough 14, Webb 7 19,669 Littlewoods Cup Semi-Final Everton 26 10 2 1 25 5 3 5 5 13 11 46 Sharp 12, Heath 7, Clarke 6 29,275 Arsenal 27 8 2 4 25 12 5 4 4 14 14 45 Smith 7, Rocastle 6, Thomas 6 32,413 Second Leg Qu eens Park Rangers 27 8 3 3 21 11 4 4 5 11 19 43 Bannister 8, Falco 5 13,495 Wimbledon 27 6 6 2 21 13 5 3 5 19 18 42 Fashanu 11, Cork 9, Wise 5 7,773 v EVERTON Luton Town 26 8 4 3 29 15 3 1 7 11 17 38 Harford 9, Stein M. 9, Stein B. 7 8,193 Sheffield Wednesday 27 8 1 5 20 17 3 3 7 13 25 37 Chapman 11, West 6, Sterland 3 19,545 Wednesday, February 24 Tottenham Hotspur 27 7 2 4 19 15 2 5 7 7 16 34 Allen C. 8, Claesen 8, Fairclough 3 29,181 Southampton 27 4 5 4 16 16 4 4 6 19 23 33 Clarke 14, Wallace 10 15,107 Kick-off 7.45p.m. Newcastle United 26 4 4 5 14 17 4 5 4 17 21 33 Mirandinha 9, Gascoigne 5, Goddard 5 22,167 West Ham United 27 4 6 4 16 17 3 5 5 13 18 32 Cottee 10, Stewart 4 19,345 Chelsea 28 6 6 1 19 12 2 1 12 15 35 31 Dixon 9, Durie 8, Nevin 4 19,394 Barclays League Division One Portsmouth 28 4 7 4 18 19 2 5 6 9 25 30 Dillon 6, Quinn 5, Connor 4 15,612 Norwich City 27 4 3 6 17 18 4 2 8 9 16 29 Drinkell 8, Biggins 4 16,045 v CHARLTON ATHLETIC Coventry City 25 3 4 4 13 17 4 3 7 14 22 28 Regis 6, Bennett 4 18,917 Derby County 25 3 3 6 11 12 3 3 7 11 20 24 Gregory 5, Garner 4, Gee 4 16,947 Saturday, February 27 Oxford United 26 5 2 6 19 24 1 4 8 13 29 24 Saunders 9, Foyle 7 8,561 Watford 27 3 3 7 9 17 2 5 7 9 19 23 Blissett 4, Allen 3 15,458 Kick-off 3.00 p.m. Charltonarsenalhistory.com Athletic 27 3 5 6 13 19 1 4 8 11 22arsenal.com 21 Jones 6, Stuart 5 9,078

Next at Highbury: EVERTON Everton fans believe their team can retrieve the goal they lost to the against neighbouring Liverpool, winning 1-0 at . Gary Stevens Gunners in the first leg of the Littlewoods Cup semi-final when they scored with a long shot. come to Highbury for the return next Wednesday. We'll be just as But, when Everton faced Second Division Oldham at Goodison determined to ensure they don't! Park in the next round, they were trailing 0-1 until the 54th-minute Everton have a magnificent away record in this competition. Their and needed a very late goal to earn them a 2-1 victory. last defeat on an opponent's ground came four years ago. Th ey went After that they scored a comfortable 2-0 home win over down 0-1 at Aston Villa in the second leg of the semi-final but, as they Manchester City. already held a 2-0 lead, the circumstances were rather different. Since When Everton came to Highbury for a League match in December, th en they have played nine away ties, and won six. they took the lead through but had to settle for a 1-1 Everton have made life hard for themselves in previous rounds but draw when David Rocastle equalised. eve ntually won through. At home to Rotherham in rourid two, the The Toffees will have to do better than that if they are to reach this· Toffees twice all owed the Third Division side to draw level and won final for the third time. In 1977 they were beaten in a second rep lay by 3-2 on ly with the help of a penalty. They drew the return 0-0. Aston Vil la. The 1984 final also went to a rep lay, when Everton lost 0-1 They reserved their best performance for their third round tie to Li verpool. WELCOME TO MARK MANCHESTER UNITED A warm welcome to Manchester United's mascot today, Mark Gillett OUR MASCOT: from Braintree. 14 year old Mark is a v pupil at Tabor High School in Brain­ ALEX AUSTIN tree where his favourite subjects are ARSENAL PE, Graphics and German. His hobbies are playing football, !!'16: all sports and writing to Manchester (POSSIBLE F.A. CUP United. Mark has achieved a fair amount of success as a player, gaining several medals and trophies Sth ROUND REPLAY) while winning League and Cups with four different clubs! Monday February 29 When asked who his favourite player was he said TODAY'S BALLBOYS time to celebrate the Junior Gun­ "The whole team!" (but especially recent signings Thanks to our ballboys who are: ners fifth anniversary on May 2 Brian McClair, Steve Bruce and Viv Anderson). Kick off 7 .30pm Stephen Pocock, Michael when we are at home to Coventry Mark says "Being United's mascot is something Pocock, Simon Foster, James City. If you are a Junior Gunner, We have received an allocation of both seat tickets I've always wanted to do and it's taken a long time to Walmsley, Paul Davies, Paul with your own red and white priced at £4.80 and Terrace tickets priced at £3.20 fulfil that dream. Thank you to Arsenal and Manches­ Price and Paul Carroll. Arsenal kit and would like to for this match. ter United for giving me this very special chance and become involved in this event, good luck to all!" JUST FOR FUN please write to Debbie at Arsenal The Answer to Just For Fun in last SEASON TICKET HOLDERS May apply for match LUCKY NUMBER F.C., Avenell Road, Highbury, Saturday's programme was: Our London, N5 1 BU giving full tickets from Monday February 22 until Wednesday Today's lucky 1987/88 number is ... 2234. The win­ former midfield player who had a name, address and membership February 24. Match tickets will be sold at the rate ning member should contact Debbie to claim a spell at Luton before moving on number, plus a daytime phone Our mascot today is five year of one per season ticket book held. Season ncket Gunners Shop voucher. Books must be produced for inspection. to Aberdeen was Peter Nicholas. number, if possible. old Alex Austin from Highbury. If Alex runs out late this after· The Travel Club will remain open until 8.00pm THANKS TO ADIDAS This week's question: What is We will be holding a rehearsal the connection between Man­ noon, it's because he's had to on Monday and Tuesday February 22/23. Junior Gunners would like to thank Adidas for kindly before the parade, possibly be­ come all the way from the other donating a set of Arsenal kit to our mascot Alex United and Newton fore a Saturday home match - Travel Club Members may apply for match side of Avenell Road! He at­ Austin. Heath? Answer in our next so please try to be available! tickets from Tuesday February 23. tends St John's School in programme. Conewood Street and enjoys Match tickets will be sold at the rate of one per WELCOME, YOUNG playing friendly football match· travel club membership card held. MANCHESTER UNITED FANS JG SEASON TICKETS NOT es for Gold Circle F.C., in any Travel cards must be produced for inspection. Welcome to all the young Manchester United fans VALID NEXT WEDNESDAY position. Next Wednesday, (February 24) Alex enjoys the after-school The Travel club will remain open until 8.00pm who have come here today. We're pleased to see you we are at home to Everton in the sessions in the JVC Indoor on Tuesday February 23. and hope that you enjoy your visit to High bury. second leg of the Littlewoods Tra ining Centre here at the Any remaining match tickets will go on general Cup semi-final. May we remind stadium. Another hobby is play­ ing football inside the house to sale on Thursday February 25 at 6.00pm. - members who have Junior Gun­ 8.00pm. from the Clock End turnstiles in Avenell his Mum's disgust! ners season tickets that your. On TV he likes watching Road (subject to availability). tickets are not valid for that football and at school he Arsenal Travel Club will be running coaches to match - but you can pay cash at likes ... football I He also enjoys this game, which are open to season ticket holders the Junior Gunners turnstiles on swimming and playing wi:h the and Travel Club members only. Return fare is production of your membership family's dog Brag. £13.00. Coaches leave Arsenal Stadium at 2.30pm. card. All the Austins are devoted to Arsenal and Alex has a brother Oxford United v Arsenal JUNIOR GUNNERS and a sister who are Junior Barclays League Division One, Saturday, March Gunners: 10 year old Joanne PARADE and eight year old Raymond. 12 (subject to F.A. Cup commitments): kick-off You may remember last season Alex's favourite Gunner is 3pm. that we staged a Junior Gunners David Rocastle. This match is NOT all ticket. Terrace admission parade to mark our Centenary on the day will cost £4.50. Arsenal Travel Club will match in December 19M. Well, be running coaches to this game, which leave the we are planning another one, this stadium at 11.45am and arrive back at approxim­ Here's the latest news from ... the ately 7.15pm. Return fare is £5.60. These coaches I ARSENAL CLUB CALL I ~ - PANINI FAMILY ENCLOSURE are for Travel Club members only. PHONE NOW ~~~~ Pan ini has been at Arsenal, and the other West Ham United v Arsenal 0898 1 2 11 70 PAJIJJll ~~iy,AIB~--::;;---::---.--- ten top clubs in Britain for some time now Barclays League Division One, Tuesday, April 19: '8" Exclusive news and interviews (check your Football 88 album for the kick-off 7.45pm. from Highbury.g Match reports from other teams if you don't know !hem We have received a small allocation of seat home and away games, as they hap­ pen. "8' Reports 24 hours a day, 365 already!), so after spending such a long tickets (price £7) forth is game. These are on sale to days a year. 8' Up-to-the-minute time in the stands, we've decided to move out onto the pitch ! season ticket holders and Travel Club members. information. '8' Be first with the news You may remember we announced a nationwide competition in of signings, ticket availability, travel news, postponements etc. 8' Every­ December to find ten junior soccer teams who would all receive Panini thing you would find in your match­ sponsorship (just like Arsenal are sponsored by JVC). Well the response was day programme - and more! tremendous, and in the end we just had to pick sixteen teams! '8' What's new in the club shop. arsenal.com'B All the inside stories from High­ So soon one hundred and seventy six under 13 players will be running out SOLUTION TO CROSSWORD No. 51 8 IN LAST PROGRAMME bury. '111 News and results from the onto their pitches to kick off their matches sporting the Blue and Yellow strip ACROSS: 1. , 9. Polo, 10. Commanding, 11. Holton, reserves and youth teams. 12. Ternent, 15. Honesty, 16. Groan, 17. Niall, 18. Stokearsenalhistory.com, 19. Giles, of Panini Stickers! There are several teams around the London area, so next 21. Gumboot, 22. Swindon, 24. Dodged, 27. Work Permit, 28. Exit, llllEllll a.clll. lM 1U11 TllDll. time you're out watching the Sunday football, and see a Panini team, give 29. Not present. Calls to Clubcall are charged at them a cheer . - and remember, Panini is the team who's sticking with DOWN: 2. Room, 3. Como, 4. Running, 5. Omits, 6. Hughton, 7. ' around 38p/min 8am-6pm and football at all levels! · Loftus .Road, 8. Rodney Fern, 12. Tony Godden, 13. Real Madrid, 25p/min after 6pm and at weekends 14. Trait, 15. Hales, 19. Goodwin, 20. Sweeper,23. Hurst, 25. Ards, inc. VAT. SUPERCALL Enjoy the match! 26. Sign. ~ •a ~ ARSENAL MANCHESTER UNITED Red shirrs, while neclc and s/Beves while shorts. red socks White shirrs. blaclt shorts, while and black 80Ct.s

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