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Programme Date18 February 1953
Programme MatchArsenal v Derby County
Programme Condition6
Programme Condition DescriptionFront page has a tear/Back page shows a little wear.
Details1st Preston Played 27 35 Pts
 
5th Arsenal Played 25 33 Pts
 
20th Derby Played 28 22 Pts
 

 
Wed. 3pm K.O.
 

 
Prog. Price 6p
 

 
Editorial : Received letter from Mr R.B.Thompson ,84 yrs old 
a founder and member of the Arsenal 1st Team. 
He corrects Bernard Joy of Arsenal editorials on the 
constitution of the team in Arsenals first game against 
Eastern Wanderers.<>br> 
Bernard had given the the left wing as Morris and 
Duggan; in fact it was Wells and Thmpson himself. 
Thompson scored the first Arsenal goal when the ball  
bumped off his leg into the net.
 
Thompson says the name and colours of the club were  
settled at a hotel at Erith after they had played a local 
club.
 
George Smith suggested a uniform dress . They all  
displayed their shirts,jerseys ,etc. thet were all 
eliminated except 2 , A Red Shirt and A Blue Jersey with 
a maroon band. On a vote the red shirt was chosen. 
The name was then discussed and Dial Square was 
popular as 5 of the most prominenet players worked 
there. 5 other players working in the Arsenal bitterly  
opposed the name . Thompson was a pupil teacher and George Smith asked 
him for his thoughts.
 
Thompson replied Who outside woolwich has heard of Dial  
square, who has not heard of the Royal Arsenal. 
The name Royal Arsenal was officially confirmed at a 
meeting at the Royal oak
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