A former member of the Arsenal backroom staff has auctioned off a spectacular haul of the club’s shirts, medals and memorabilia for more than £100,000.
Paul Johnson, who worked at Highbury and then at the Emirates Stadium as the travel and equipment manager, amassed the collection over 30 years from players past and present, and occasional swaps with the opposition’s kitman.
The extraordinary horde, which has been largely stored in Johnson's garage, included winners’ and runner-up medals from the FA Cup, Champions League, Carabao Cup and Community Shield, all of which raised £30,800 alone.