In the 1930s was football part of the good old days or the depressed years?"For some people the 1930s were the 'good old days' and not 'the...

I think that the distinction brought up in the question is
actually one in the same.  The depressed years of the 1930s can be seen as "the good old
days" for FA football.  Certainly, political uncertainty, economic challenge, as well as
overall adversity was felt in many domains.  Yet, football was a sport that started to
emerge as a staple of life in England.  The dominance of Arsenal in the FA helped to
make the sport more appealing to Londoners, and those in England.  Their dominance, akin
to the New York Yankees' "Murderers Row" of the 1920s, was assisted by a foundation of
teamwork and spirit of cooperation.  Certainly, this resonated with the British who
found themselves struggling to rebuild after World War I and recognizing a certain
feeling in the air that the worst was year to come in World War II.  Arsenal's status as
the team of the 1930s, complete with five titles in the decade, helped to bring to light
that football passion and zeal was a part of those depressed years, helping to
illuminate much in the darkness of the times.