Our ticket officer, Rick B has scored a major coup. Check out his post from the Arsenal forum on the Big Soccer message boards:

“As most of you know by now from looking at the pictures and reading other threads, I have with me the FA CUP Replica from the 2005 season which we won by beating Man U on penalties. I also have the runners up trophy from the 1995 Super Cup which we lost to AC Milan. Other memorabilia I have left secure in Washington as I was unable to transport it around the US with me.

The club finally agreed that we were able to take the trophy and other important items from the museum which is obviously fantastic news and I know that those who have seen it and lifted it already were surprised. So to give everyone in the cities I am visiting the chance to see it it will be on display and with me at the following places and dates”:

(Note – when you see “PM” mentioned, that means a Private Message over on BigSoccer.com. If you don’t have an account on BigSoccer, send an email to mikek AT arsenalamerica DOT com, and I’ll put you in touch with the appropriate people)

Feb 2nd – Dallas – 6:45 AM CT @ Trinity Hall for Man City v Arsenal

Feb 2nd – Seattle – 6 PM PT @ George and Washington Pub

Feb 4th – San Francisco – 7 PM PT @ Maggie McGarrys

Feb 6th – Santa Barbara – Please PM Rick B if you are in this area

Feb 7th – Anaheim – Please PM Rick B if you are in this area

Feb 9th – Los Angeles – 1 PM PT @ Kings Head in Santa Monica – please PM goonsquad for details

Feb 10th – New York – 1:30 PM ET @ Nevada Smiths – please PM Doctor K or GunnerPhan for details