Arsenal FC (1979-80) Squad ⚽ THEN & NOW

Journey back to Highbury to relive a truly historic, marathon season of cup finals and fierce First Division battles with our tribute to the Arsenal 1979-80 squad. Under the tactical guidance of Terry Neill, this iconic Gunners side pushed the absolute limits of European and domestic football, playing a staggering number of matches with incredible grit. In this comprehensive THEN & NOW 2026 retrospective, we track the life paths of these immortal Arsenal icons. From the breathtaking midfield artistry of Irish maestro Liam Brady, the clinical goalscoring partnership of Alan Sunderland and Frank Stapleton, and the world-class goalkeeping of Pat Jennings to the captaincy of Pat Rice and the elegant defense of David O'Leary, see how these football legends look today. We also pay a solemn, deeply emotional and respectful tribute to the immortal Highbury heroes who have passed away in the years since, including towering Scottish defender Willie Young, versatile veteran John Hollins, teenage Turin hero Paul Vaessen, and manager Terry Neill. This production provides fully verified 2026 status updates and current ages for all surviving members of the squad. Subscribe to help us celebrate retro football history and preserve the magnificent heritage of Arsenal FC! #arsenal #afc #highbury #gunners #gooners #thenandnow #englishfootball #footballlegends #70sfootball #retrosoccer #arsenallegend #soccerhistory #footballnostalgia