Arsenal: The Agony & The Ecstasy
A 46 year journey in the endless pursuit of glory
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17th May 2014 - FA Cup Final
Banish Agony - Ecstasy Returns!!
Finally, after nine long years, it is the journalist's nightmare. No longer can they write, "It is five years, six years, seven years, eight years, nine years...since Arsenal last won a trophy." In an extraordinary match today we eliminated that statistic once and for all. But being Arsenal we had to endure our fair share of Agony before we could immerse ourselves once more in the Ecstasy only winners know. Final score Arsenal 3 - 2 Hull City. Today, the world seems a better place.
And yes, I did give up my season ticket this year, after 44 years... but I was there.
12th October 2012
At last - the paperback version of Arsenal: The Agony & The Ecstasy is now available. Click on 'BUY' tab for the link.
5th September 2012
I'm delighted to announce that an e-book version of Arsenal: The Agony & The Ecstasy was released via Amazon on 20th August. A physical book version will follow in a few weeks. I will post the release date here and on the book's Facebook Page when it is confirmed.
11th June 2012
Thanks for looking at my website. I have created it to help me convince publishers of the merit in a book such as this. I can only do that if people are happy to tell other Arsenal fans about this site and post comments of support. Please use the Comments box on this page and let me know what you think.
Ian Castle
24th July 2012
If you haven't done so already, please take a look at my Facebook page and 'Like' it. It all helps to prove there is interest out there in this book.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arsenal-The-Agony-and-the-Ecstasy/305225632895284
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Comments
I can't wait to see this book in print. Keeping the faith has been a hell of a roller-coaster of emotions. I do believe this book will epitomize the thoughts and feelings of Arsenal fans worldwide. I'm ready to support if there's an opportunity to.
I can't wait to see this book in print. Keeping the faith has been a hell of a roller-coaster of emotions. I do believe this book will epitomize the thoughts and feelings of Arsenal fans worldwide. I'm ready to support if there's an opportunity to.
Born in Islington, grew up in Oz and a Gooner since '69.
One of my fondest memories, was as a 16 y/o. I was at my mates place for the '79 FA Cup - we had done up his parents lounge room in yellow and blue streamers and put posters up of our heroes. In the early hours that morning the whole house and suburb shook to our hysterical screams of joy "Sunderland - it's there! It's 3-2!
Arsenal are the second longest realtionship next to my mum.
I can't wait for the book to be published. Best of luck with it.
like the website good luck with the book look forward to reading it when published.
Best of luck Ian, Never enough Books on the Arsenal.
Look forward to seeing your take on why we put ourselves through the torture.
Ian.
I wish you all the luck with this project. It is a rarity to find a book from a genuine fan, and the photos are superb and bring back many, happy memories.
Put me on your list of purchasers when it's published.
This book needs to be published. Today's football fans generally (Arsenal fans included) need to understand what a huge undertaking and responsiblity supporting a football team is.