Chapman’s real secret: how the club was organised during his reign

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 …

11th November 1912 – Arsenal go nap: 5 straight defeats

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 …

4th November 1912 – Slaughtered at home

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 …