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**soniq** · 08-10-2006, 07:56 AM

OTHER CURRENT RECORDS / LANDMARKS

* AFC went unbeaten in 49 Premiership matches. This in an overall record.
* The unbeaten run was ended on October 24, 2004 by Manchester United, who defeated Arsenal 2-0 at Old Trafford.
* AFC remained unbeaten at home in the Premiership until February 1, 2005.
* AFC went the entire 2003/4 Premiership season unbeaten. This an all time record.
* AFC only lost two Premiership matches in the year 2003. These were Blackburn(a) March 15, 2003 and Leeds(h) May 4, 2003.
* AFC only lost two Premiership matches in the year 2004. These were Manchester United (a) October 24, 2004 and Liverpool (a) November 28, 2004.
* AFC went the whole of the year 2004 unbeaten at home in the Premiership.
* During the 2003/4 Premiership season Arsenal failed to score on only four occassions, 0-0 draws with Birmingham, Newcastle, Fulham and Manchester United. Before the Fulham match, Arsenal had scored in 46 consecutive home league matches, stretching back to Middlesbrough (h) Sat 14 April 2001 (Lost 0-3).

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The Crest

In 1888, just two years after the formation of the Club, Arsenal, who were then called Royal Arsenal, adopted its first crest (1). This was based largely on the coat of arms of the Borough of Woolwich. The Club was based in the Borough from its formation until 1913, playing at Plumstead Common; Sportsman Ground; Manor Ground; Invicta Ground and the Manor Ground again before heading across London to Highbury, Islington.

The original badge comprised three columns, which, although they look like chimneys, are in actual fact cannons. The significance of the cannons to the Borough of Woolwich derives from the long military history surrounding the area. The Royal Arsenal, Royal Artillery Regiment and various military hospitals - which still dot the landscape today - were all prominent in the Borough.

The cannons on the original crest were obviously a reference to the military influence in Woolwich and despite the Club's ties with the area being cut 89 years ago, the cannon theme has developed throughout the years and has remained prominent on the Gunners different crests down the years, including the new design.

In the early days the crest was not as significant a part of a football club's identity as it is today. Shirts remained plain, unless commemorating a significant match, an FA Cup Final for example, and the crest was generally reserved for official headed stationary, matchday programmes and handbooks.

Two seasons later and Arsenal unveiled its new crest which incorporated Marksman's latin maxim. Tom Whittaker explained in the 1949/50 handbook (which also included the new crest) that the Club had been impressed by Marksman's motto and it had now been officially adopted by the Club. The new crest also featured 'Arsenal' in a gothic style typeface, the westward facing cannon, the Borough of Islington's coat of arms and ermine.

For the past 53 years this crest has remained largely unchanged (6), though at the start of the 2001/02 season it was 'cleaned up' somewhat (7) for commercial reasons, with a solid yellow replacing the different tones of gold and Victoria Concordia Crescit written in a less ornate typeface.

The Club's identity has thus evolved over the years and the decision to formulate a new crest (8) in 2002 was two-fold. Firstly, as the VCC crest incorporated many separate elements introduced over a number of years, there was uncertainty surrounding its exact origination. Consequently, the Club was unable to copyright the VCC crest. Secondly, it had always been one of the Club's primary objectives to embrace the future and move forward. With a new stadium on the horizon and the Gunners consistently challenging for domestic and European honours, the Club believed that this was the ideal time to introduce a new crest.

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Arsenal Facts

**internazionale** · 08-10-2006, 02:13 PM

ghorboone to ke info. zadi
ghorboone arsenal ke its my second favourite team after inter milan
ghorboone henry lamasab ke inqadar bazish khoobe !!!

**soniq** · 08-10-2006, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by internazionale

ghorboone to ke info. zadi
ghorboone arsenal ke its my second favourite team after inter milan
ghorboone henry lamasab ke inqadar bazish khoobe !!!

bar monkeresh lanat

**EKBATAN** · 08-10-2006, 02:53 PM

you think people are actually gonna read all that?

Besides im mad at them for not taking KAEBI after he owned figo and ronaldo

**soniq** · 08-10-2006, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by EKBATAN_GANGSTA

you think people are actually gonna read all that?

Besides im mad at them for not taking KAEBI after he owned figo and ronaldo

well arsenal fans will, this thread is dedicated to them.-and not all that but maybe the parts they are interested in.

**babak_australia** · 08-10-2006, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by internazionale

ghorboone to ke info. zadi
ghorboone arsenal ke its my second favourite team after inter milan
ghorboone henry lamasab ke inqadar bazish khoobe !!!

Exactly what i think man, it is just amazing how GREAT a player Henry is. He has soo much class, he is a team player and he is such a deadly finisher.
In my eyes he is the best player in the world at club level.

Thanx for the thread Soniq, it is great to have fans of Arsenal here. They are my favourite team in the world and i do love other clubs but none of them come even close to the amount of love that i have for this club.

Henry forver and WENGER forever, the best player in the world and the best coach in the world.

**soniq** · 08-10-2006, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by babak_australia

Exactly what i think man, it is just amazing how GREAT a player Henry is. He has soo much class, he is a team player and he is such a deadly finisher.
In my eyes he is the best player in the world at club level.

Thanx for the thread Soniq, it is great to have fans of Arsenal here. They are my favourite team in the world and i do love other clubs but none of them come even close to the amount of love that i have for this club.

Henry forver and WENGER forever, the best player in the world and the best coach in the world.

could'nt have said it better myself.
Arsenal plays very unique football thanx to wenger and henry and the rest of the gang.

**PersianPlaya408** · 08-11-2006, 01:18 AM

Fabregas is going to blow up this season... also look for Rosicky, Hleb, Ljunberg and Van Persie to be solid, not to mention Henry and solid defense including Senderos, Ashley Cole (if he stays), Toure and Ebou'e...

**1Heesham1** · 08-11-2006, 08:58 AM

screw Arse - enal

Man UTD all the way

**babak_australia** · 08-11-2006, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by HHHa

screw Arse - enal
Man UTD all the way

Boro binam, No Man-Chos-Tar United fans here buddy.

Create your own Thread.

You pay 18 mil for Carrick LOLOLOL, WE HAVE CESC. I know who i would prefer.

**internazionale** · 08-11-2006, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by babak_australia

Exactly what i think man, it is just amazing how GREAT a player Henry is. He has soo much class, he is a team player and he is such a deadly finisher.
In my eyes he is the best player in the world at club level.
Thanx for the thread Soniq, it is great to have fans of Arsenal here. They are my favourite team in the world and i do love other clubs but none of them come even close to the amount of love that i have for this club.
Henry forver and WENGER forever, the best player in the world and the best coach in the world.

i totally agree
henry is the deadliest striker at club level
i think he's the best striker who has taken advantage of most of his chances

**ali_asghar** · 08-12-2006, 10:21 PM

What do u guys think of the Fran Merida steal? The next fabregas!!!!!!!

**ali_asghar** · 08-12-2006, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by babak_australia

Boro binam, No Man-Chos-Tar United fans here buddy.
Create your own Thread.
You pay 18 mil for Carrick LOLOLOL, WE HAVE CESC. I know who i would prefer.

Better yet we got rosicky for 5 mil and he is still 100 times better than carrick.

**babak_australia** · 08-13-2006, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by ali_asghar

Better yet we got rosicky for 5 mil and he is still 100 times better than carrick.

Dont rub it in. LOL
Dont forget we also got Cesc for free
V.Persie for 2.5
and what most professionals claim the greatest ever purchase in the Premier League history..........Kolo Toure, he only cost 600,000 Pounds. LOOOOOL

Wenger is a GOD.

I am just sooooo excited about Arsenal this season boys.

WAT A TEAM

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