On this day in 1916 The Arsenal drew 2-2 in a charity match against the Rest of (the London) Combination. The match was in aid of the family of Bob Benson who collapsed and died during a game whilst playing for The Arsenal against Reading on 19 February.

On this day 1951, Arsenal made hard work of beating 3rd Division Northampton Town in the FA Cup. The game was watched by a huge crowd of 72,408 - the 2nd biggest ever for a game at Highbury. thearsenalcollection.org.uk/…

On this day in 1956, non-league @BedfordTown came to Highbury and fought back to draw 2-2 with Arsenal in the FA Cup. thearsenalcollection.org.uk/…

On this day 1934 Arsenal's 'A' team lost 0-4 to Guildford City in the London Midweek League. Arsenal manager Herbert Chapman attended the game despite suffering from a heavy cold.

The topically named Albert Christmas who played for Royal Arsenal 1890-1891, winning the Kent Senior Cup & London Senior Cup. I'd like to hope that his teammates nicknamed him Merry.

With lots of talk of Max Dowman making his U21 debut for Arsenal aged 14 years 336 days today, mention must be made of Denis Compton whose first game for Arsenal came in the London Professional Midweek League (LPMWL) aged 14y 250d.

Arsenal star suspended by the FA for gambling issue thearsenalcollection.org.uk?…

I've been lucky to have access to the audio version of Martin Keown's autobiography which is due out at the end of the month. What an absolute cracker. It's everything you want from an ex-player: loads of behind the scenes stories, frank, honest and brutal. Heartily recommended.