Why did Arsenal manager Knighton turn down Man City but not buy players? Summer of 1921.

by Tony Attwood June 1921 was not exactly a time of fun and laughter in the UK.  In politics the Parliament of Northern Ireland assembled for the first time as the Irish war continued.  In a Westminster by-election and “Anti-Waste” candidate (meaning against any government involvement in industrial redevelopment, supporting the poor etc) won the …

The Arsenal player who ran away because of a lack of games.

  Below are the anniversaries of Arsenal for 27 March The full index to what is on this site is here. The latest articles on Henry Norris are May/June 1921: Knighton the fantasist. The fourth allegation. Arsenal and the League 1920/1: the crowds and Arsenal’s team The full index to “Henry Norris at the Arsenal” …