George Jobey, the real story of the man who scored the first Arsenal goal at Highbury

George Jobey (July 1885 – 9 May 1962) was born Heddon near Newcastle on Tyne. If George Jobey’s name is mentioned at all by Arsenal fans these days (and sadly precious few know his name) it will be because of one of two reasons, both related to 6 September 1913: the first game at Highbury. …