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The Gunners - that is the nickname of the club, which it has had since the 19th century.
It is also known as
The Arsenal and
Woolwich Arsenal
One name suggested, that didn't happen was Fulham Arsenal
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Woolwich Arsenal was the name adopted by the club when it became a professional side in the 19th century, two years before it joined the league. Although the club did not play in Woolwich (it played in Plumstead) Woolwich Arsenal (the armaments factory) was the source of the fan base and many of the players.
Today, clubs that have a fixation about Arsenal, still call the club Woolwich Arsenal, to stress that they moved from Kent to north London in 1913.
The Arsenal, was the name adopted by the club in 1913 when they moved. Calling a club "The" was not unique - there was also a club at the time called "The Wednesday" who later became Sheffield Wednesday.
The Arsenal changed their name to Arsenal around 1925 when Herbert Chapman was manager.
In 1910 Woolwich Arsenal went into liquidation, and were bought by Henry Norris the owner of Fulham FC. Norris tried to amalgamate the clubs and call the new club Fulham Arsenal, but that plan was rejected by the Football League.
The story of the demise and rebirth of Woolwich Arsenal is told in the book "Making the Arsenal" which is available via Amazon.
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FranWoolwich Arsenal FC was the name adopted by Royal Arsenal on becoming a professional club.
In 1913 Woolwich Arsenal moved to Highbury in North London and kept the old name until April 1914 when they changed to The Arsenal. This name was continued until 1919 when the name was changed to Arsenal - long before Chapman joined the club. Confirmation of these changes can be seen in surviving copies of the programmes issued for the game. The club made no special announcement each time - just change the name on the masthead of the programme. Companies House records concur.
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Was Arsenal football club known as Woolwich Arsenal?
yes
Who came up with the name arsenal?
An arsenal is a place where munitions are stored. There is one in Woolwich London from which the football club (which is also in Woolwich) gets its name.
Does Arsenal have a tube station named after them?
Both the station and the Football Club are named from the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich.
When was Arsenal FC founded?
arsenal was founded in 1886 it was formed from a group of workers at a local factory that made guns hence the name arsenal even though arsenals first name was dial square then later know as woolwich arsenal than royal arsenal then finanaly arsenal
Is arsenal a city?
No it is not. Arsenal are named for Woolwich Arsenal where the team began life. Woolwich is a place and this is where The Royal Arsenal was based, a place that carried out arms manufacturing for the British Armed forced. Workers at the Arsenal formed a football team initially known as Dial Square after the workshops at the heart of the complex. They renamed to Royal Arsenal, then Woolwich Arsenal. When they moved to Highbury (this is an area of London) they changed their name to just Arsenal F.C. in 1932 Herbert Chapman had the name of the local tube station, Gillespie Road, changed to Arsenal so it is a place in so much as there is a tube with the name however there is no actual area of London called Arsenal.Read more: Is_arsenal_a_place
When was Arsenal Football Club Museum created?
Arsenal Football Club Museum was created in 1993.
How old is arsenal?
Arsenal Football Club began life when a group of workers at the Woolwich Arsenal Armament Factory decided to form a football team in late 1886. The Club played under the name of Dial Square. Their first match was a 6-0 victory over Eastern Wanderers, on December 11, 1886. Soon after, the name Royal Arsenal was adopted and the Club continued playing in friendlies and local cup competitions for the next few years. In 1891 the Club turned professional and changed its name to Woolwich Arsenal, finally joining the Football League in 1893. The Gunners moved to their current home at Highbury in 1913, as a Second Division side. Following the First World War Arsenal were voted into the newly expanded First Division, where they have remained ever since.
How did arsenal form?
They were formed officially in 1886 by a band of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal factory (a weapons factory). The club went through a period of name changes, including Woolwich Arsenal, Royal Arsenal and Dial Square FC, before settling on Arsenal and moving from the Woolwich area of London to Highbury, North London. Highbury became the permanent home for Arsenal until 2006, when the club moved to Ashburton Grove (approx. 1 mile from Highbury), and their new 60,000 seater stadium.
What football clubs serve South East London?
The best known football club from South East London is Arsenal. Arsenal are a Premier League football club and regularly finish in a high position in the Premier League table.
When did arsenal form?
Arsenal Football Club was founded in 1886 as Dial Square. It later changed its name to Royal Arsenal, and then became known as Arsenal in 1893.
What is Arsenal Twitter handle?
The twitter handle of Arsenal Football Club is @Arsenal.
What is the arsenal official website?
arsenal football club official website
