My Arsenal Life

Updated and reissued in paperback to include and celebrate Arsenal’s Premier League title-winning triumph, My Arsenal Life is the story of the lost world of the club’s post-war history, told through the lens of lifelong super-fan Martin Wengrow.

A friend and confidant to legendary players and managers from the 1960s to the late 1990s, Martin enjoyed the kind of access that would be impossible in today’s game. This is his Arsenal life!

Foreword by Arsenal legend David O'Leary.

In this unique book you'll discover:

• Exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, including the pioneering tactical and coaching work of Dave Sexton and Don Howe • Martin's privileged relationship with manager George Graham, through which he was party to transfer discussions and Graham's thoughts on the development of his team • A very personal take on the George Graham 'bung' scandalHow Martin travelled to away games and European fixtures with the players and stayed at the same hotels • Insight from dressing rooms Martin found himself in repeatedly, from the 1971 league title triumph to Wembley days later as Arsenal secured the double, through to the Gunners' final game of the 1988/89 season at Anfield • Details of his close friendships with club legends including Frank McLintock, Peter Storey, John Radford, George Graham and David O'Leary

This extraordinary book captures the lost world of Arsenal’s latter 20th-century history through Martin Wengrow’s unrivalled access. This is his Arsenal life.

Martin Wengrow has collaborated with David Fensome to tell his story. David has previously published three books, plus an omnibus volume on Arsenal history. He is the chief feature writer for The Gooner fanzine, and also contributes to their website.

© 2026 Pitch Publishing (E-bog): 9781836805380

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E-bog: 26. oktober 2026