Rebels For The Cause, An Alternative History To Arsenal Football Club. Jon Spurling

 

Firstly it has to be noted that this book was published after the 2004 season, and it's interesting to look back at that time. Arsenal had just won the league and everyone looked at Chelsea and the Russian money and how it was going to change football and the model of how a club can become successful. 

It's always good to look at the history of something you're passionate about and the history of Arsenal football club was an interesting read. The early years as Dial square in the royal armouries and the move to North London and the politics that saw a neighbour (Spurs) relegated while Arsensl remained in the football league. It looks at that dominant 1930s team all the way through to that famous 0-0 at Old Trafford where six Arsenal players were charged with misconduct. 

It's a well written book and if you're an Arsenal fan or you like sports in general you should add this to your collection. It would be interesting for the author to revisit a look how football developed over the next 22 years. 

Only four stars because it is an older publication. 

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Have fun stay safe 

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