Herbie Roberts is one of the great unsung heroes of Arsenal Football Club – a man who literally went from making guns… to becoming a Gunner. 🔴⚪

In this episode, we dive deep into the life and legacy of Herbie Roberts: the gunsmith from Oswestry who became the rock at the heart of Herbert Chapman’s all-conquering Arsenal side of the 1930s.

You’ll hear how Roberts:

Started life as a gunsmith before turning pro

Was snapped up from Oswestry Town for just £200 in December 1926

Fought his way into the team and made 335 starts for Arsenal over 11 years

Anchored the defence in one of the greatest club sides England had ever seen

Won Division One titles in 1931, 1933, 1934 and 1935

Suffered heartbreak missing the 1930 FA Cup final through injury

Found redemption by helping Arsenal beat Sheffield Unite ...