By Mark Andrews We at the AHS have always championed John Wilkinson Humble because he was associated with the club from the start of the 2nd season as a player in 1887 until leaving in a Norris inspired cloud in 1927. 40 years at a club as player, committeeman, director and supporter is very impressive. However, …
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By Tony Attwood A little while ago I wrote up an analysis of how Herbert Chapman, over a period of years, built a great team, working on each position in turn until he had the definitive player for the role. Then as that player’s ability declined, or if he suffered a really bad injury, he …
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by Andy Kelly This weekly series charts Arsenal’s final season in Plumstead and the move to Islington that, effectively, saved the club’s very existence. Saturday 9th November 1912 This week 100 years ago, Woolwich Arsenal took on West Bromwich Albion in the Midlands. Following the debacle of the previous week, manager George Morrell changed the …
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by Andy Kelly This weekly series charts Arsenal’s final season in Plumstead and the move to Islington that, effectively, saved the club’s very existence. Saturday 2nd November 1912 Woolwich Arsenal were visited by a Manchester City team that was in touch with the league leaders. With the Reds’ recent form of six league games without …
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