Arsenal’s Mystery Manager Unveiled – William Elcoat

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William Elcoat – Woolwich Arsenal Manager 1898 – 1899

Arsenal had been in existence for 11 years before the directors finally succumbed and appointed the club’s first manager in March 1897. That man was Thomas Mitchell, one of the biggest names in the game who had led Blackburn Rovers to FA Cup wins in 1890 and 1891 as well as being a leading light in the foundation of the Football League.

Mitchell’s tenure only lasted a year before falling out with the directorate, and his successor remained something of a mystery man until a few years ago.

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The Arsenal Clock – A bit more info

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When The Arsenal Clock Was Placed On The North Bank

We’ve written before about how Arsenal’s famous clock moved around Highbury on a number of occasions during the 1930s. We were never 100% certain of when it first appeared at the back of the North terrace / Laundry End / North Bank; the best we could manage was some time during December 1931. We’ve now come across some more information, including a photograph from the first game when it re-appeared.

The Arsenal Clock – 6 January 1934

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