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4 unusual facts about Ernest Arnfield


1899–1900 Southampton F.C. season

In an interview with the boys' paper Chums, the club's "popular secretary secretary and manager, Mr. Arnfield" said:In the main, the cause of our success is our bold forward policy of engaging only tip-top players.

1901–02 Southampton F.C. season

The team was still under the control of secretary Ernest Arnfield, with Bill Dawson continuing as trainer.

Alex Glen

The combination of Glen, Jefferis and Harrison worked well until a loss of form resulted in both Glen and Harrison being dropped by manager Ernest Arnfield for the last six weeks of the season.

Jimmy McIntyre

Engaged as trainer, under secretary Ernest Arnfield who acted as “manager”, McIntyre faced the difficult task of restoring the Saints to their former success in the Southern League.



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