Arsenal Football Club history, trivia and rituals?

Question

I have have struck a deal with an Arsenal fan to eternally pull for the Gunners if he pulls for my favourite CFL team, the legendary Saskatchewan Roughriders.

That said, chaps, who can tell me about the Gunners' history, folkkore, fans. trivia, etc.? I want much and dirt and gossip.

Answer 1

when arsenal were promoted in 1919 they were not promoted fairly. barnsley finnished 3rd and should of been given promotion for the spare place available in the old division 1. but it went to a vote a few backhanders later arsenal who finnished 5th were promoted and have stayed in the top flight ever since.