November / December 1915: the match fixing scandal comes to the fore: Norris is armed

By Tony Attwood By November 1915 more and more of everyday life in the UK had been rearranged to cope with the war.  It was clear to everyone that conscription was going to happen, and no one spoke about the war being concluded in a short space of time. During November the 177th and 182nd artillery brigades that …

The ultimate Arsenal genius plays his first game and Arsenal take on the media – at last.

Here are the Anniversaries from 19 September  – part of our regular daily look at Arsenal’s history. Our most recent article on Arsenal’s history covers October 1915 Arsenal in wartime: Norris’ genius for administration comes to the fore but reduces Arsenal’s playing staff. Later today: The match fixing is revealed – November/December 1915.   19 September …