Arsenal News
Arsenal News

285 miles and a match on friday; defeat on saturday

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On Thursday March 24th 1910, Woolwich Arsenal players travelled 285 miles to Newcastle on Tyne.

On Friday March 25th 1910 (Good Friday), they played Newcastle and drew 1-1

That same day they took a train back to London – another 285 miles.

On Saturday March 26th 1910, the self same players (with just one change to the [...]