For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. We became only the fourth side in English football to have achieved this unique feat. Calmly the trucker wiped his head and walked to the cashier. Well, they have donated money to the cause as well, but I cant help but reflect on the fact that Gordon Taylor is reportedly earning in excess of 3 million a year with bonuses and salarywhen they were formed to support such cases as Ray Kennedy!!! Company Agent at Colombian Living Service Areas: Cartagena / Barranquilla Colombia Specialties: Property Management, Consulting, Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation Send Email Call +1 786 518 1511. SK, couldnt agree with you more everyone has to start supporting The Arsenal at one point in their life and they also decide how they support the club. In 1993, Ray published his autobiography RAY OF HOPE, co-authored by the doctor who was treating him for the disease at that time. In case you are wondering, some of you -DAN WONT BE WONDERING AT ALL- that was a rhetorical question . Ray Kennedy is a real Arsenal and Liverpool legend and his fantastic and inspiring football career is tempered by his personal tragedy with Parkinsons disease. I agree that he was a great player and hope that you are right Hoy was born in Connecticut and raised in New England and southern California. WOOLWICH ARSENAL AND ARSENAL AS TWO DIFFERENT CLUBS? Fuck, just got home. There was a game against Everton at Highbury on one occasion when a group of blokes right at the back of the terracing started to sing Everton songs and shouting abuse. After a game at Stamford Bridge we stormed a pub full of Chelsea Shed boys in the Fulham Road. 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? Man City and Chelseas history only improved once they were brought by Billionaires. Read Full Biography. This menu is keyboard accessible. Guess I was really into it, ya know? he commented with evident embarrassment. EUROPEAN CUP 1977 1978 1981 A gang of snails approach him and beat him up. I FORGOT THAT OTHER CLUB TOO, THE Arsenal . but typical brits, we didnt take it far enough. I will not go into any details regarding his divorce, as it is very personal and not very nice either. Harmonica player, stone mason and former commercial fisherman Johnny Hoy had good reason to call his band the Bluefish. With a Blues and Roots sound, the variety of the grooves in the music allow for a wide spectrum of venues. The court (and the judge) could not contain their laughter. Cropped hair, Mohair suits, Sta Press trousers, Ben Shermans, trilbeys and Doc Martens was the style. It was an unusual situation, thats for sure, said Deputy Taylor. b. John Cravin Hoy, 10 January 1957, Middletown, Connecticut, USA. Another bloke and I decided to take another route and ended up in a dead end street. A great trivia quiz answer, Arsenal are the only side to play in the second tier without ever relegated to get there and never promoted to escape. Great picture NB, Gilespie Road at the bottom with the ground only about a 5/10 minute walk. 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. One title. Without going into Rays Liverpool career, I think its worth noting what Bob Paisley, the Liverpool manager, had to say about Ray Kennedy in his own autobiography of 1983. 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. 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. We're as comfortable and experienced in a corporate or function setting as we are on a back porch or in the middle of a field. Arsenio Hall was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 12, 1956 to Fred and Anne Hall; his parents later
We're generating I dont have to know where Thierey Henry grew up and completed his primary and high school education to appreciate his heroics for this club, the memories and elation that this club has delivered to me personally does not require me to study the history from the early 1900s to justify my status as a fan and loyal supporter, In short, I believe the article was really just addressing (in a cheek in tongue manner) the notion that, yes, the club had some name changes and technically therefore we have been relegated before *however* some of us just know this current iteration of The Arsenal and really theres no harm in that. My ex has just phoned and invited me to lunch, so I wont be online again today till about 4pm (french time). I DO NOT, I REPEAT, THINK YOUNGER FANS ARE LESS KEEN. It was a short period of my life where personal status was more important than the consequences. It was private and quiet and there was no chance of a few boys from another gang discovering you and giving you a kicking. It all happened so fast., A gang of robbers broke into a lawyers club by mistake. (LogOut/ You must log in or register to reply here. . There was only about 20 or 30 of them but the battle to get them off the Northbank took ages because of where they were and we were having to fight going up hill. The group, based in Martha's Vineyard, are all fishing fanatics, and they decided that the basic fighting characteristics of the typical bluefish suited the personalities of everyone in the band at the time. After turning professional in 1968, Ray had to wait for nearly a year before he made his first team debut, a 1-1 draw against Sunderland, where he came on a substitute and then had to play reserve team football, when our reserves clinched the Combination Div. Wed lost 3-1 in the away leg and it looked doubtful that we would manage three or more goals in the game at Highbury. (he ran illegal gambling clubs & fenced gear etc),my dad ran out of his room wearing just his pants & chased the black bloke down the stairs & into the kitchen where my dad caught up &battered him & threw him through the glass back door which led into the garden,the black guy ended up torn to bits & with a thumb missing!.Dad ended up getting nicked for it after he called the OB to come & get the bloke & my dad got 2 years bird for the assault-ridiculous huh?. Was it boredom or something attractive/exciting about the gangs that drew you to them? 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. He ricocheted. 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. Really?). So many clubs to remember and me a man of 70, so how ever can I be expected to keep up with them all!! He was a mad keen. Thats what our name was changed too very soon after Woolwich Arsenal were relegated in 1913. UEFA CUP 1976 Or wouldnt it? Margaret Thatcher had a plan for football hooligans and Unions. Starting with Brondby, he helped them win the Danish League title and reach the Danish Cup final in 1986/87. 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. FA CUP RUNNER UP 1977 Being an older fan or been more knowledgeable about our club is nothing to gloat about. Local justice was the norm in our area. 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 . Ive heard some stories about him from the old man and my uncle. 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. In around 1982, I got a pen-pal through Match Weekly, who lived in Parma. I dont believe MA will be the next / first manager to get us relegated, Im hoping he will take us back to the CL. Theo nearly back to match fitness? And after it later transisted to The Arsenal to the simply Arsenal that moved from Highbury to the new Arsenal Stadium that is currently branded as The Emirates Stadium true, Arsenal has ever since not suffered any relegation calamity from the Premier League where it has been since its inception. The band cut their collective musical teeth in the greater Boston area, playing numerous functions on Martha's Vineyard, where Hoy has lived for the last two decades. Life is tough! Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish have been playing locally, regionally and globally for over 20 years. In the actual sense of things as it relates to this subject matter. When the waitress came to take their order, the gang leader remarked, Boy, that guy wasnt much of a man was he. THE ARSENAL 1968/1974 PLAYED 158 / SCORED 53 GOALS Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish Discography Browser. Would be good to get together with Limey, in a pub in London and discuss the mentality of the working classes. Welcome to the GunnersoreArse blog. Regarding Everton, I hope they stay up, but relegation could be the wake up call they need. Amazing stuff. THE REASON I SAY THAT IS THAT FROM MY MANY YEARS ON JA as a regular reader and poster, I have very often noticed how little todays younger fans, in general(which does NOT mean all) know of our club, pre Wenger, ie before 1996. They cornered Richie and gave him a right beating, I stood there and watched. Whatever it is a proud record and long may it run. Yet thats not meant to be some clever play on words. He is left at the bottom of a tree with several cuts and bruises. Johnny Hoy was an Islington bloke, maybe someone will know if he is still around? 1972/1973 ENGLAND U23s PLAYED 6 Six-feet-two and around 200 pounds, Hoy was an astute rabble rouser who organized Arsenal fans to fend off rival firms who tried to make inroads on the Highbury terraces. According to a Time Out article by Chris Lightbown in 1972, Hoy had more convictions for football violence than any other hoolie in London. I remember one particular incident involving my Dad, I was a 7 year old member of the Covenantors (similar to boy Scouts) and after one meeting, in a church hall, I went home and mentioned to my Dad that one of the leaders kept putting his hand on my bum. And if supporters/fans didnt know about that bit of history, well no crime has been committed. I said younger fans like DAN who is 33/34, though I not say DAN HIMSELF DID NOT KNOW. At the end of WW1, the FA resurrected its 4 tire football competition in 1919, after a 4 yr break, with 22 teams competing in the 1st division. 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. WebDanish International midfielder John Jensen starred in Arsenal's 1993 FA Cup final triumph. WebJohnny Hoy and The Bluefish, Hell Bluesfestival, 2/9 2016 About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test The Rolling Stones, the Who, the Small Faces, the Kinks, Desmond Dekker and Tamla Motown was the music and Islington was split between four gangs. The gang was very happy to escape. Rays contribution to Liverpools achievements was enormous and his consistency remarkable. One of my favourite ever quotes came from Ray whilst he was playing for Liverpool and they were dominating football at home and abroad. Good luck with your exhibition NB, It will make room for more etchings to be viewed,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. He is almost exactly my own age and I am so very sad to see how unlucky his life has been since Parkinsons set in. when he was fouled constantly by Mick Coop and just got up and smiled at him. Our Community, Done! Web
We deliver a much richer experience when JavaScript is enabled. Perhaps unsurprisingly, his rootless, lonely existence drew him towards the blues, finding rhythm in the pace of his footsteps. Its to exhibit some of my older work. perhaps something to investigate. Now it is a housing estate called the Vulcan Estate, the local planners must have been Trekkies, Live Long and Prosper. Danish International midfielder John Jensen starred in Arsenal's 1993 FA Cup final triumph. Why not go the whole hog and have two more clubs too, ROYAL WOOLWICH ARSENAL AND OUR OLDEST ANCESTOR, DIAL SQUARE! 20 litres here, if I buy from a co-operative at say Chusclan, will cost me no more than 24 euros (about 19) . Hoy became a musician more by default than plan. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 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. Just Arsenal is an independent news service that concentrates solely on news and opinion about Arsenal FC from all around the world. I worked for a while in the early 90s with the criminologist Jock Young, who had written many essays and books on Folk Devils and Moral Panics and the psychology of Outsiders, gangs and gang mentality. Usuarios podrn disfrutar producciones de diferentes gneros. And just looking at the Honours he won in his career shows how good a player he was. Right, time for a glass of wine and some spicy chorizo hope you enjoyed your visit. I started my history when i started supporting this great club. In the 100 years since we have more than contributed to the elite competition in England, earning a lot of money towards one of the UKs greatest brands. In my time the Arsenal firm had become the Gooners by 1980/81 & we now made the Clockend our home,we had a fair few well documented punch ups in & around the stadium but the worst,& most adrenalin filled were the away days,no hangers on-no shirts or colours-we were mean bastards & we placed our mark on every town & city in Britain.By 1985 we were the no1 mob in the country-West ham & Millwall couldnt touch us.Most of the hardcore in our firm,including yours truly!,were full time professional criminals,we robbed anything & everything,then a major money making opportunity came along with the advent of Acid house & the club scene when a load of us football bods from various firms put our heads together & got organised,we lived like kings & ended up right at the front-all due to our street education & geographical location I reckon. 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