DOUBLES DAY OFFER
To celebrate tonight's 'Doubles Day' matchday theme,
refreshment outlets inside the stadium will be featuring a special
offer - buy a hot dog, get a Double Decker free!
WHERE DO YOU PARK?
New matchday parking restrictions will be in place from the
Birmingham City match on Sunday, October 2. The Club would like to
inform supporters that new matchday parking controls have been
introduced by Islington Council in hundreds of local residential
streets. On September 30, 2005 'Zone E' of the matchday
parking scheme will come into force. These new controls will be in
place for the next home game against Birmingham City on Sunday,
October 2, 2005 and are in addition to existing match day parking
controls in surrounding areas. If you are planning to use your car
you will no longer be able to park around Highbury Fields, Holloway
Road or Upper Street unless you are an Islington resident with the
correct parking permit or you hold a legitimate Blue Badge.
A map showing the streets included in the new 'Zone E' can be found on Islington Council's website www.islington.gov.uk/matchdayparking. Please check this website to see which streets are included in 'Zone E' to avoid your vehicle being removed and receiving a fine from Sunday, October 2 onwards. It is recommended that you avoid travelling to Highbury, and Emirates Stadium in the future, by car. Please use the Transport for London journey planner to plan your journey to Highbury (www.tfl.gov.uk).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR UNDERGROUND USERS
Piccadilly Line station closures and reduced
services:
Birmingham City - Sunday, October 2, 2005
Manchester City - Saturday, October 22, 2005
We have been informed that track improvement works by Transport for London coincide with the home matches against Birmingham City on Sunday, October 2 and Manchester City on Saturday, October 22. These works will result in some Piccadilly Line station closures and open sections operating a reduced service. To minimise inconvenience or possible delays, the Club strongly advises that supporters use alternative routes and leave plenty of time for their journeys.
Arsenal v Birmingham City - Sunday, October 2, 2005
Station closures and reduced service. There will be
no service operating on the Piccadilly Line between Cockfosters and
Wood Green. Services to or from Wood Green to all other stations
will operate at reduced frequency.
Arsenal v Manchester City - Saturday, October 22, 2005
Station closures and reduced service. There will be
no service operating on the Piccadilly Line between Acton Town and
Hyde Park Corner. Services from all other stations will operate at
reduced frequency. Spectators travelling from Acton Town are
advised to transfer to the District Line then change to the
Victoria Line at Victoria Station, travelling on to Highbury &
Islington.
Travel options to Highbury:
London Underground and Mainline rail
Supporters should consider the use of the Victoria Line to either
Highbury & Islington or Finsbury Park stations, dependent on
where you are coming from and where you sit in the stadium. If your
seat is located towards the south of the stadium (Clock End), it is
advised that you alight at Highbury & Islington station,
approximately 15 minutes walk to the stadium. If your seat is
located towards the north of the stadium, it is advised that you
alight at Finsbury Park station, approximately ten minutes walk to
the stadium. Supporters using the Northern line can travel to
Archway and catch a bus down Holloway Road. Regular WAGN mainline
services also depart from King's Cross to Finsbury Park
station, approximately ten minutes walk to the stadium.
Bus
Buses are a fast, convenient and high frequency
option. Regular services take you within a short walk of the
stadium and direct routes cover much of north and central London.
Frequent buses serve the Highbury area directly from King's
Cross, Camden, Crouch End, Archway, Hackney, Canary Wharf, London
Bridge and Angel. The nearest bus stops to the stadium are located
on Blackstock Road, Highbury Corner, Holloway Road and Finsbury
Park.
Car
Despite public transport disruptions, car parking
restrictions around Arsenal Stadium remain and supporters are
strongly advised to use public transport and not to travel by
private car. Arsenal Stadium is situated in a mainly residential
area with an extensive Event Day Parking Scheme in operation. Only
car owners with residents' permits will be allowed to park
on-street in the designated areas and any cars parked illegally
will be ticketed and may be towed away. Please refer to the
Islington Council web site for further information: www.islington.gov.uk
Journey Planning
Before starting your journey, the Club advises that supporters
check available travel options through www.tfl.gov.uk or by telephone on 020
7222 1234. For further assistance, supporters may wish to refer to
the 'Journey Planner' section on www.tfl.gov.uk. Please enter a journey
starting point and 'Arsenal Football Club' as the final
destination to receive information on your best route for travel.
The Club section of www.arsenal.com also contains relevant
travel information.
BAG POLICY AT HIGHBURY
Supporters coming to Highbury are reminded at this
time of heightened security, that all bags will be searched on
entry to the stadium. Consequently, in order to minimise congestion
and delays, the Club requests that fans only bring bags to the
stadium if absolutely necessary. All supporters are asked to keep
their possessions with them at all times. Failure to do so could
lead to disruption and individuals being ejected from the stadium.
Finally, the Club kindly asks that all supporters enter the stadium
earlier than usual to guarantee access by kick off.
EVERTON SUPPORTERS CLUB MIDLAND AREA
ESC-MA is currently in its 30th season and arranges
regular coach travel to Goodison Park for all Saturday and Sunday
home games and to occasional away games. Coaches pick up at
Coventry, Birmingham, the M6 Junctions near Walsall, Cannock and
Stafford. We operate a membership scheme with regular newsletters
and coach fares are very reasonable. Anyone interested in joining
the club should contact Mr Tom Lowe at 74 Brooklands Avenue, Great
Wyrley, Walsall, WS6 6LG. Or telephone him on 01922 418346, or
email to tomelowe@btopenworld.com.
ALEX'S AWARD
Congratulations to Alexander Hleb, who was voted
Arsenal.com Player of the Month for August by our official website.
Alex will be presented with his award by user Tom Cullen before
this evening's match.
DON HOWE TRIBUTE NIGHT
The 'double' winning team of 1971 are
hosting a 'Don Howe Tribute Night' in order to honour a man
who was so crucial in the Club's first 'double' success
and of course many more triumphs for Arsenal over the years. The
details for the event are as follows:
Don Howe Tribute Night - Gentlemen's Evening
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2005
Time: 7.15pm for 8pm
Dress: Lounge Suits
Price: £100 per-head or £1,000 table for 10
Includes: Three-course meal, guest speakers, and comedy from Mike
Osman
Venue: Mezzanine Suite, Highbury.
For more details tel: 01273 558174 or fax: 01273 549033
INS AND OUTS
Apart from Arsenal's high profile signing of
Alex Hleb, there were a number of other movements in and out of the
Club in the period up to the transfer window closure on August
31.
LOAN PLAYERS ... IN
ALEXANDRE SONG
The versatile young Cameroonian spent a trial period
with the Gunners during their pre-season training camp in Austria,
before signing on loan from Bastia. He will stay at Arsenal for the
entire season.
MART POOM
Mart, the six-times Estonian Player of the Year, is on loan from
Sunderland until January 1. He will challenge for a first-team
berth with Jens Lehmann and Manuel Almunia.
LOAN PLAYERS... OUT
DAVID BENTLEY
Among the last to leave during the transfer window
was David, who spent last season on loan at Norwich City and will
now spend the remainder of this campaign at Ewood Park with Mark
Hughes' Blackburn Rovers.
JEREMIE ALIADIERE
Jeremie has joined West Ham on loan until the end of the season.
The young French forward initially signed a season-long loan deal
with Celtic but returned to London due to a lack of first-team
opportunities.
JUSTIN HOYTE
Twenty year-old Justin Hoyte has joined Sunderland on loan until
the end of the season. The speedy England Under-21 defender made
eight first-team starts last term and 12 appearances in total.
Justin's younger brother Gavin recently made his debut for
Arsenal Academy's Under-18s.
GRAHAM STACK
Graham has joined Reading on loan with a view to a permanent move
in January. The Hampstead-born goalkeeper spent last term on loan
at Millwall, making 26 appearances and keeping nine clean
sheets.
LEAVING FOR PASTURES NEW...
SEBASTIAN SVARD
After five years with Arsenal, Sebastian has joined Portuguese club
Vitoria Guimaraes. The Danish midfielder spent last season on loan
at Brondby under the management of Michael Laudrup.
JORDAN FOWLER
Jordan was released by Arsenal at the end of June.
The midfielder is currently looking for a new club.
FRANKIE SIMEK
Frankie was released at the end of June. The 20
year-old defender had loan spells at QPR and Bournemouth during his
time at Highbury. He has since joined Sheffield Wednesday in a
permanent deal.
OLAFUR-INGI SKULASON
Olafur was handed a free transfer by Arsenal at the
end of last season. The Icelandic midfielder will continue his
career in London after joining Brentford on a two-year deal.
Unfortunately for Olafur he suffered a season-ending cruciate
ligament injury whilst playing for the Bees against Chesterfield
earlier this season.
ADAM BIRCHALL
Adam has joined Mansfield Town following his release from Highbury.
The Wales Under-21 striker spent part of last season on loan at
Wycombe Wanderers.
DANNY KARBASSIYOON
Danny was also released at the end of last season.
The American left-back spent time on loan at Ipswich Town last term
and has secured a permanent deal with Championship side
Burnley.
CHRIS WRIGHT
Goalkeeper Chris made a handful of appearances for Arsenal Reserves
last season. He completed a move to Boston United in May and is
currently number two to Nathan Abbey at York Street.
STEPHEN O'DONNELL
Nineteen year-old Stephen has moved north of the
border to join Falkirk on a free transfer. He has been a regular in
The Bairns' midfield so far this season.
