Red letter days : fourteen dramatic events that shook Arsenal Football Club

__Red Letter Days__ dissects the myths and conjecture which surround Arsenal's epoch-defining moments, including key matches and tactical revolutions, and casts fresh light on the impact of important figures in the club's history. Matches under the spotlight include the 1930 'Zeppelin Final', the decisive Stoke semi of 1971, Anfield '89, Parma '94 and the epic duels with Manchester United under Arsène Wenger. The Gunners' tactical innovations take in the deployment of the WM formation in 1927 and Dave Sexton's blueprint in the late 60s—while Norris, Buchan, Chapman, Mercer, Graham, Bergkamp and Vieira are among the Highbury legends reconsidered. Jon Spurling has pooled 25 years' worth of interviews with Arsenal stars past and present—including George Male, Frank McLintock, Alan Smith, Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires—blending archive research with analysis of crucial events on and off the pitch. The result is a groundbreaking and challenging reassessment of Arsenal's history. Dozens of interviews with Gunners players past and present are used to dissect the myths and conjecture which surround many of Arsenal's epoch-defining games George Male, Frank McLintock, Alan Smith, Anders Limpar, Patrick Vieira, and Robert Pires are just a few of the great names who add their insights to legendary occasions such as the 1930 "Zeppelin Final," the 1953 title decider against Burnley, the decisive Stoke semi of 1971, the Littlewooods Cup win against Liverpool in '87, Anfield '89, Parma '94, and the fire-and-brimstone clashes against Manchester United in the first half of Arsene Wenger's spell as manager. This book also assesses the impact and legacy of such key figures as Sir Henry Norris, Herbert Chapman, and Arsene Wenger. Throughout the book, fresh light is cast on Arsenal's historic rivalries—and the truth is revealed about the dramatic rise and fall of both Bertie Mee and George Graham. Through dozens of interviews with Gunners players past and present, Red Letter Days dissects the myths and conjecture which surround many of Arsenal's epoch-defining games. Includes occasions such as the 1930 'Zeppelin Final', the 1953 title decider, the Stoke semi of 1971, the Littlewooods Cup win over Liverpool in '87, Anfield '89, and Parma '94.