Day: 15 February 2017

By Tony Attwood Arsenal began November 1937 languishing in 9th place, with the football world was awash with rumours of the biggest shake up in Allison’s career as a manager about to happen. Chapman had been known to be ruthless in his treatment of players, dropping them the moment they did not meet his expectations, …

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By Tony Attwood By the end of September Arsenal had raised the hopes of all their fans that another title winning season could be on the cards, but then after a perfect start had faded away and ended the month in 7th position.  But they were only three points behind the leaders – Charlton – …

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