MANAGER
Herbert Chapman
Overview
Herbert Chapman is one of Arsenal’s foundational managers and a major tactical and organisational innovator in English football.
Key facts
History
Arsenal records Chapman taking charge in 1925 and guiding the club into its first sustained era of major success, including the 1930 FA Cup. His node links Arsenal, Highbury, early league titles and the evolution of modern football management.
Sources
Herbert Chapman’s first game in chargePublisher: Arsenal FC · Accessed: 2026-10-08
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ArsenalType: club