How do you make sense of these groups, I wonder? Sure, the Arsenal boys had their own response to the West Ham mobs (Danny Miller and a few of his lot infamously took liberties in the Boleyn seats one year) but even JavaScript is disabled. After the second leg of the Fairs Cup Final against Anderlecht Johnny Hoy ran onto the pitch and asked for Charlies shirt, which Charlie happily gave to him. WOOLWICH ARSENAL AND ARSENAL AS TWO DIFFERENT CLUBS? Youre unable to view this Tweet because this account owner limits who can view their Tweets. I HAV EOFTEN SAID THAT, IN GENERAL, YOUNGER FANS ARE FAR MORE IGNORANT OF OUR HISTORY, COMPARED TO WHEN OLDER FANS, SUCH AS I , WERE YOUNG OURSELVES. One will not be wrong if he or she from football history point of view does say The Arsenal has never been relegated subce the club started playing at its Highbury Stadium. WebDanish International midfielder John Jensen starred in Arsenal's 1993 FA Cup final triumph. Now to the serious and REAL point of this post: All clubs not only ours, can equally be called by manay names ; some have legally had many names ,others can be so described just as I have her used Dial Square evolved. Just Arsenal is an independent news service that concentrates solely on news and opinion about Arsenal FC from all around the world. Apparently it used to wind up Tommy Smith but Ray would always maintain that Liverpool were a pork pie and pop club compared to The Arsenal Thats some statement considering all the success he enjoyed on Merseyside. The white building was the Express Dairies, my grandfather used his influence (nobody was foolish enough to say no to him), to get me a milk round out of there my 1st job at 9 years old. If there had been any proper forward planning we`d have been able to bed players like Chippy, Staples and DO`L into a winning side. Check out our exclusive Wallpapers for desktop and mobile today! The originals stand up nicely against the set staples, and the singing is fresh and invigorating (particularly compelling is Hoy's chromatic turn on "Tennessee Waltz"), making this one potent party album. It was Connell who claimed the word Gooner for Arsenal fans, originally a taunt, and who led charges at Highbury stadiums Clock End to take ground held by away supporters. He chased National Front recruiters off the Arsenal terraces and was credited for the failure of the movement to infiltrate the Arsenal firm in the late 1970s. b. John Cravin Hoy, 10 January 1957, Middletown, Connecticut, USA. He ricocheted from coast to coast visiting his mother and father, hitchhiking and stowing-away on freight trains. Really good stuff, can tell that history is one of your things, NB. Great post mate-brought back some memories,some good,some not.I literally grew up in the next street along from you & my experiences of growing up in Barbara st mid 60s until 1971(moved to Avenell road when Barbara street was demolished) were much the same as yours. You have a point, there, NB. On match day Stavordale Road was always filled with parked cars, my grandfather, a 65 local coal-man saw this as an opportunity to make a few extra quid. So true Jon Fox. He explained, As there was no one around for miles, or at least I thought there was no one around. Lawrence went on to say that he pulled over to the side of the road, picked out a pumpkin that he felt was appropriate to his purpose, cut a hole in it, and proceeded to satisfy his pressing need. Around that time as well that famous picture of a fan with a dart in his face just below his eye appeared in the newspapers. Estos son los requisitos que debe cumplir, 6:22 pm - Detienen a 5 sospechosos de secuestrar a vecino de Aserr, 6:08 pm - (VIDEO) Por primera vez aterriz vuelo chrter de esta aerolnea canadiense, 5:55 pm - Guadalupe tambin alza la voz por el arbitraje, 5:41 pm - Alajuelense toma nota de Guadalupe tras la salida de Centeno, 5:27 pm - EEUU: Rechazan liberar a embarazada que pidi excarcelacin en nombre de su feto, (VIDEO) Le buscaban reemplazo? 24 euros would just about buy 3 bottles that dont have a strong vinegar bouquet. Im at home recovery from my surgery, its been an eventful and alas a very painful recovery period but I think Ive turned the corner. I take issue with your implied (and sometimes direct) notion that we younger fans are any less of supporter and lover of this great club as those that supported in the many decades prior to (what I believe to be) our most prominent and successful Era. Its all been done before and my Sociology and Criminology degrees were based on criminal and social upbringing. LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 19755/76 1976/77 1978/79 1979/80 1981/82 2023 CRHoy.com - Todos los derechos reservados. All I would say, is keep supporting The Arsenal through thick and thin and enjoy being part of the best club in the world and dont lecture others on how they should support it!! Andy, yes that is a surprise about Arsenal players in the great war. I would say though, there are some incredible facts and figures about our club it depends whether you find them relevant, or helpful, to your commitment to the club that every Gooner follows. If you follow up this theme of the local youth gangs in Islington and Highbury along with supporter groups for Arsenal in this period with further posts on the subject, I would look forward some further detail and analysis from your sociology and criminology perspective. How I see it is Though i had read about our history but I forget it quickly because Im more interested in what is happening in my lifetime. The suspect explained that he was passing a pumpkin patch on his way home from a drinking session when he decided to stop. Does it really matter if we were relegated? It may not display this or other websites correctly. Right, time for a glass of wine and some spicy chorizo hope you enjoyed your visit. Johnny Hoy was an Islington bloke, maybe someone will know if he is still around? I said younger fans like DAN who is 33/34, though I not say DAN HIMSELF DID NOT KNOW. FA CUP RUNNER UP 1977 I know that when we walked down Holloway Road as a group or some High Street up north for an away game we frightened the hell out of the locals, but somehow it didnt seem like that. 5. As I said, when you start preaching about how / what someone needs to do to support The Arsenal, make sure you are doing the self same thing. That was one hell of a battle and went on for at least 30 minutes. Por qu hoy Keylor celebra una goleada del Arsenal? So life at the time consisted of stealing cars and petty crime, local gang fights and fights at football matches at the weekend, hanging about in a cafe all day long and of course girls. He experienced a nomadic childhood with his parents divorcing when he was 10. We have played for the President, we have played on three continents, and what comes across is the tight sound of four guys that have been making good music together for a long time. Police work can be entertaining as well as dangerous. And I had witnessed us losing a single match in a season as well as the invincible. You know I cant allow personal abuse). Oh and remember, when you call fellow Gooners dullards that is personal and I take it you wont want my season ticket again, if it becomes available? Harmonica player, stone mason and former commercial fisherman Johnny Hoy had good reason to call his band the Bluefish. Meh. Despite being from a different gang I looked up I lived in Sonning Street, in between Caledonian Road and Holloway Road. Property Types. Big ups . 1972/1973 ENGLAND U23s PLAYED 6 He recalled attending Arsenal matches in the mid-70s when the most notorious Highbury hooligan was Johnny Hoy. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNER UP 1981. (LogOut/ Anyway, it is interesting that these rivalries were just put aside in Arsenal support. I FORGOT THAT OTHER CLUB TOO, THE Arsenal . But in the other hand of things, since The Arsenal that is the offspring son of Woolwich Arsenal that suffered relegation before its gave birth to its son The Arsenal. and our history will have nothing to do with that!!! Johnny H was the leader of the Highbury and was viewed as the unquestionable leader of the Northbank. I walked up to Lawrence, and hes just humping away at this pumpkin., Deputy Taylor went on to describe what happened when she approached Lawrence. As a small group of delinquents in my area, some friends and I used to steal cars and see who could get to 100 mph along Drayton Park Road before the sharp bend into Gillespie Road and past the Arsenal tube station. a bit boozed but safe No Michael I didnt! This is where I fitted in, one of the little ones. Welcome to the GunnersoreArse blog. Probably not as I was only 6 years old when my family left in 1971,so I was only a young un,youre probably a good 10 years older than me. It is a fearsome burden to carry. And then he looked me straight in the face and said, A pumpkin?! Not surprising then that I regard myself and Dan as often being on two separate planets, myself being firmly grounded on Earth Where the fuck is everyone? I dont think for one moment that your blog would ever be abandoned, we are a small but loyal bunch of bloggers who have sore knuckles from knocking on the closed pub door and hearing nothing but moans and groans from inside. I was deeply disappointed when Ray Kennedy was sold; his stellar career at Liverpool shows how much he still had to offer Arsenal. Mycological. It was an unusual situation, thats for sure, said Deputy Taylor. Two gang members have a big knife fight and really tear each other up. Local justice was the norm in our area. I base my observation on the cars. Basically when football To be fair the World War meant we only got one opportunity with the sport at that point only being played between those in your region. Keep going Marty every reply counts for Pat , I can only feel sadness for a man who had the world at his feet to then lose his independence to Parkinsons disease Was it boredom or something attractive/exciting about the gangs that drew you to them? I got to visit most grounds in England during that time but by the time I was 17 Id grown out of it and moved on to bigger and better things. Hoy was born in Connecticut and raised in New England and southern California. Later in the year, he sold all of his medals and international caps to raise funds for his treatment and, in 2002, was reported to be living alone. Never understood why we ever sold him but now I do. Finding common ground with a broad range of different American lifestyles and music styles, black soul or white trash, Hoys output refuses to be limited to a strict genre category. The group, based in Martha's Vineyard, are all fishing fanatics, and they decided I really enjoyed your piece on the Caledonian Road / Islington gang wars, I was never a part of it myself but living in the area I was taught the art of cunning self defense I was a fast runner!! With a Blues and Roots sound, the variety of the grooves in the music allow for a wide spectrum of venues. How many years contract should Arsenal give Xhaka? Yup, they actually thought it might happen, but instead as the decade closed we got Thatcher instead. They include Tom Waits, James Cotton, Ellen McIlwaine and Muddy Waters. Highbury. The group, based in Martha's Vineyard, are all fishing fanatics, and they decided. They all seemed like giants to me at the time as I was about 11 or 12 years of age. I believe this article was written after a couple of views between Dan Kit and Herr Drier, but that doesnt really matter. There was a house on that corner with a small front wall, that wall got destroyed a few times when one of us braked too late to take the bend. I remember a few rumours at the time, but the tabloid press weren't quite as interested in football back then. SWANSEA 1982/1983 PLAYED 42 / SCORED 2 GOALS 100% Family Home; Property Status. WebWelcome to Arsenal's official YouTube channel Watch as we take you closer and show you the personality of the club. They cornered Richie and gave him a right beating, I stood there and watched. Good job Ken- keep these coming PAL. Then the tragedy hinted at struck home in such a cruel way for Ray on the 4th November 1984, when he was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease it did not stop this man from pursuing his career both in and out of football though. Arsenio Hall broke into television talk shows as an announcer. Always stood on the northbank as a teenager but didnt get involved in the rows, had a few around the area though, think I had it easier than you. So to suggest that Gooners have, over the years, been following, up to, 4 different clubs is a huge slap in the face of our fan-base. 75 Drayton Park As kids we used to buy all our sweets & toys at Barkers(also long gone) at the Westbourne road end of Bride st & we used to play football in Paradise park & that little park in Arundel square-it all seems so long ago now but my memories of that time never fade-I really loved growing up around there. The recession we had to have, as a great Australian P.M. tried to explain. I realise English is not your first language and do not mean to be rude. I wanna love you like my dog loves me. In regards his goal scoring, one in three games at Arsenal, and one in five at Liverpool, playing in midfield, is an amazing statistic. Suddenly the idea of the Toffees getting relegated, so often deemed too good to go down, becomes very real. Not sure how you missed the last line of the article and a number of other (obvious imo) hintsyou just elected to be combative, Thanks to the author for the history lesson btw, Dont worry @SK. CAREER YOUTH TEAMS: I drove it along Holloway Road at 80 mph, screeching in second gear because I couldnt change-up to third. the officer asks. However, I ended up in hospital on that occasion, hit from behind with a bottle. THAT MAKES FOUR CLUBS, NOW WHO WILL BID ME FIVE OR EVEN SIX?!!! He started as sub yet again in the first leg and he scored the vital away leg goal, after we were trailing 3-0 but Bertie didnt use him in the return leg as we claimed our first silverware in 17 years, with a wonderful 4-3 aggregate win. I wouldnt mind betting that those lads on the terraces fighting for their team, 55 years earlier they would have been the first lads joining up to go off to the front. Starting with Brondby, he helped them win the Danish League title and reach the Danish Cup final in 1986/87. Theo nearly back to match fitness? Tucker Pforzheimer of M.V. Cbob. The gang was very happy to escape. In case you are wondering, some of you -DAN WONT BE WONDERING AT ALL- that was a rhetorical question . You are a few years my senior but that Arsenal team you named was the one I started out watching. My point is that we humans are ALL individually ONE person but we go on ajourney of change(evolvement) throughout life. Judge and jury I most certainly am not stay safe and well. I could add, albeit mischievously, Arsenal alone, Arsenal all by itself, Arsenal BC( before Chapman) Dial Square evolved, Arenal and Fulham(nearly) combined, Wengers Arsenal(the only club that so many youngsters really know or have even heard about) and so on ad infinitum(without end). What a wonderful player Ray was, just look at what he achieved in the world of football, and we let him go for 200,000, admittedly a club record at the time. I knew that area like the back of my hand, what with my own milk round and rides on my grandfathers horse my cart when he was making his deliveries. As for THIS actual article of Dans, he is attempting to argue, ludicrously IMO, that Woolwich Arsenal and our modern Arsenal are in effect two different clubs . One of my favourite ever quotes came from Ray whilst he was playing for Liverpool and they were dominating football at home and abroad. John Radford, his striking partner, was quoted as saying the following: I couldnt believe it when he left and felt it was a great shame to have broken up our partnership which had wobbled slightly, but which I was sure would come together again with a little time. George Graham bought him in August 1992 and he was unlucky to miss the Gunners' 1993 Coca-Cola Cup final success as well as two ECWC finals. Yet thats not meant to be some clever play on words. When you think of all the good young kids we had coming through around that time, we should have challenged for major honours throughout the 70`s. I have always advocated that Bertie Mee broke up his double winning side too early and this player is an example of what I mean. I wholly agree with you Jon they are surely same. Take the emotion out of it, it wasnt fair and would never be allowed to happen in 2022. When the area in the Cally was due to be demolished, my parents moved to Gillespie Road. Roll on my move. See all reviews. Being blogged 918.74 kilometers (in a straight line) from the Emirates Stadium. What happened to you? So 1971/72 by my reckoning. Waters frequented a club called the Shaboo Inn in Willimantic, CT in the 1970s, and Hoy was there at every show, jaws hanging agape at the sheer musical wizardry of the band of Chicago blues veterans. He ricocheted. Did we know each other? What some may not realize is that Hoy is also a commercial fisherman, and when hes not belting out Muddy Waters tunes, hes hauling in codfish, tautog, and black sea bass. Unfortunately Don left the club and Mee lost the plot. I remember some great fights at Stamford Bridge, White Hart Lane and Upton Park. WebHarmonica player, stone mason and former commercial fisherman Johnny Hoy had good reason to call his band the Bluefish. Up to the current day only one side has ever amassed more points than us. , My appearances will be fleeting for the mo. Jon foxs post yesterday must have inspired this article,respect!!! 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