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Arsenal Legends – Profiles of the greatest players and managers of football club Arsenal
There were a few Arsenal players many fantastic Over the years it is almost impossible to bring about harm to a dozen major. Nevertheless, we gave it a go. Here is our list of legends Arsenal, with apologies to some of the great players we have left out. (Update Arsenal players are not included).
Herbert Chapman
Position: Manager
Arsenal career: 1925-1934
Arguably the greatest manager ever in English, Chapman is credited turning around the fortunes of both Huddersfield Town and Arsenal. He won two championships with each, and both teams won their third title after departure.
Chapman joined Arsenal in 1925 and turned them into the dominant force in English football. He was responsible for signing many legends Arsenal on the list and won two titles and the FA Cup with the Gunners. Then, during the season 1933-34, with the above Arsenal in the league by 4 points, Chapman died suddenly of pneumonia. His Arsenal side would win this year and would deliver 5 songs over the next decade.
But Chapman's influence extends beyond his impressive accomplishments on the field. He was responsible for introducing new tactics and training methods in the game, as well as innovations such as projectors, the white ball and numbered shirts. It was also responsible for adding the now famous white sleeves at Arsenal last all red shirts.
Alex James
Position: Striker
Arsenal career: 1929-1937
Appearances: 261
Goals: 27
A clever step forward known for his excellent passing and ball control, James joined Arsenal from Preston North End in 1929.
He was a key member of the 1930's dominant side and, even if his total of 27 goals for a striker is lean, it has been a leading supplier of goals for Lambert, Bastin, Drake and Hulme. He won 4 titles champion and two FA Cups with Arsenal.
James retired from football in 1937 and continued working as a journalist. Legend Arsenal has died of cancer in 1953 aged only 51.
David Jack
Position: Forward / Midfielder
Career Arsenal: 1928-1934
Appearances: 208
Objectives: 124
Herbert Chapman signed Arsenal legend David Jack of Bolton for a transfer pricing then world record £ 10 890. The attacker was an instant hit at Highbury, finishing top scorer in his first season.
The Next season, he scored in the final, Arsenal won the FA Cup against Huddersfield, and the following year contributed 34 goals as they were crowned First Division champions.
He stayed at Highbury until retirement in 1934 then moved in managing Southend United, and Middlesbrough.
Cliff Bastin
Position: Forward
Arsenal career: 1929-1946
Appearances: 396
Objectives: 178
A prolific scorer from the left wing, Bastin was spotted by Herbert Chapman playing for Exeter City. Chapman was signed in Arsenal in 1929 and remained at the club for the rest of his career.
He was a key member of the dominant element of the 1930 side winning five league titles and two FA Cups before the outbreak of World War II ended his career at the age of only 27.
He remained Arsenal all-time leading scorer for over half a century, until his record was surpassed by fellow Arsenal legends Ian Wright and Thierry Henry.
Ted Drake
Position: Striker
Arsenal Career: 1934-1939
Appearances: 184
Objectives: 139
Drake moved to Arsenal from Southampton in March 1934 for £ 6500. He scored on his debut against the wolves, and continues to be a prolific scorer along a successful career Arsenal earned him two league titles and two FA Cups.
A fast center forward with a fierce shot, he holds a number of files Arsenal, including the most league goals in a season (42) and most in one game, 7 vs. Aston Villa.
Unfortunately his career was cut short by World War II and retired shortly after the war because of injury to the spine.
After retiring, he went into management and won the title with Chelsea in 1954-55, the first person to win championship as a player and manager.
Frank McLintock
Position: Defender
Arsenal career: 1964-1973
Appearances: 408
Goals: 32
Arsenal legend and captain of double winner McLintock joined the club from Leicester City in 1964. He became captain of club in 1967 under Bertie Mee and after losing two League Cup final led the club to European Cup win in 1970 Fairs.
The year Next, Arsenal won the league and cup double – only the second time it had been achieved since 1897. Another Wembley final in 1972, but the Gunners were beaten by Leeds.
McLintock moved to QPR in 1973 and helped them to second place in 1975-76. He retired in 1977 and had failed over as manager with Leicester City and Brentford.
Bertie Mee
Position: Manager
Career Arsenal: 1966-1976
After his playing career was cut short by injury Bertie Mee joined the Medical Corps and trained as a physiotherapist. He spent 6 years in the Army before leaving and working at several football clubs.
He joined Arsenal in 1960 and served the club as physiotherapist until 1966, when the club offered him a surprisingly manager after the sacking of Billy Wright.
Mee was so concerned that its ability cope with this new role he asked for a clause that would allow him out to return to the role of the physiotherapist if things have not work.
It need not worried, he remained director until 1976 and the club down in legend as the first Arsenal Manager to deliver the league and cup double.
Mee was made an OBE in 1984 for services to football. He died in London in 2001, aged 82 years.
Charlie George
Position: Striker
Arsenal career: 1969-1975
Appearances: 179
Goals: 49
An Arsenal fan as a boy, Charlie George became a legend and hero of Arsenal's 1970-71 double-winning team.
He joined Arsenal in 1966, and after turning professional in 1969, made his debut in the first game of the 1969-70 season. An attacking midfielder or support flamboyant, he was soon a regular in the first team, and a favorite fans.
However, he also had a rebellious streak and was often at odds with the club management.
He joined Derby County in 1975, spending three years in the field of baseball, during which he won his only England cap.
George retired in 1983 and currently works for Arsenal.
Tony Adams
Position: Defender
Arsenal Career :1983-2002
Appearances: 669
Goals: 48
Arsenal always greatest captain? Four league titles, three FA Cups, two cups of the league, Europe and the Cup Winners' Cup a strong case and confirm the status of Adams as an Arsenal legend.
Signed as a schoolboy in 1980, Adams spent 22 years playing together career at Arsenal. He made his first team debut in 1983 as the first 17 years and over the next two seasons has established himself as a regular. He was appointed captain in 1988 at the age of 21 years and would remain club captain for 14 years.
Adams is a very influential figure at Arsenal, but off the field, it was a battle with alcoholism. In 1990 he was jailed for four months after a drink driving incident and subsequently entered into a program to deal with his addiction.
The arrival of Arsene Wenger as manager has given his career fresh impetus. Arsenal won two League and FA Cup double in 1997-98 and 2001-2002, which Adams the only man to captain alongside world champion in three decades – a record likely never beaten.
Retired from football in 2002 and has since turned his hand to coaching – with much less success he enjoyed as a player.
David Seaman
Position: Goalkeeper
Arsenal Career :1990-2004
Appearances: 564
Signed from Queens Park Rangers in 1990, Seaman was a pillar of the successful Arsenal side of the 90s and early 2000s.
He won three league titles, four FA Cup, League Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup in his time at Highbury and has established itself as the guardian of England's first choice.
Marin was released by Arsenal in 2003 and joined Manchester City. However, he only played 19 times for City before a shoulder injury persistent forced to retire.
Ian Wright
Position: Striker
Arsenal career: 1991-1998
Appearances: 288
Objectives: 185
A relatively new concept for professional football, Wright has signed his first professional contract with Crystal Palace at the age 22. He quickly formed a partnership with Mark Bright mortal blow and has accumulated 117 goals Arsenal Palace before he signed for a club record £ 2.5 million in 1991.
Wright scored a hat-trick on his debut Gunners and was top scorer for the next six seasons. It was a big part of success the club during the 90s and in 1997 broke the record of goal Arsenal legend Cliff Bastin (record Wright has since been surpassed by Thierry Henry).
He left Arsenal in 1998 and had periods in West Ham, Notts Forest, Celtic and Burnley before retiring in 2000.
Dennis Bergkamp
Post: Attacker
Arsenal career: 1995-2006
Appearances: 423
Objectives: 120
Arsenal legend Bergkamp is a product of the academy famous Ajax and had a phenomenal scoring record with the Dutch giant, scoring 103 times in just 185 appearances.
This earned him a passage at Inter in 1993 but his time in Italy was disappointing and he signed for Arsenal in 1995.
A classic deep-lying forward he formed a partnership with a major Ian Wright, but it was the arrival of Arsene Wenger at Highbury, which has really given impetus to Arsenal career.
Arsenal won the double in 1997-98 and Bergkamp was voted PFA Player of the season. They were going to win another double in 2002 FA Cup in 2003 and the Premier League in 2004.
Bergkamp has retired from football in 2006. He scored 120 goals in 424 games for Arsenal and is credited of 166 passes.
Patrick Vieira
Position: Midfielder
Arsenal Career :1996-2005
Appearances: 407
Objectives: 34
A midfielder imposing and combative, Vieira signed in Milan in 1996 – entering to ask Arsene Wenger to buy before the post.
Vieira quickly adapted to English football and was an integral part of the 97-98 double-winning side, forming a formidable midfield partnership French with his compatriot Emmanuel Petit.
After Tony Adams retired in 2002 Vieira was named captain of Arsenal and he led the side by their historic undefeated season in 2003-04. That alone guarantees its status as Arsenal legend.
His final trophy with Arsenal was in 2005 FA Cup, won on penalties against Manchester United.
He moved to Juventus in 2005 and has since played for Inter and Manchester City.
Thierry Henry
Position: Striker
Arsenal career: 1999-2007
Appearances: 370
Objectives: 226
Arsenal fans will tell you he is the greatest player to ever play for the club and it is difficult to disagree.
Henry joined the club in 1999 after a period without success at Juventus. Arsene Wenger, who had succeeded him in Monaco, transformed from a winger to a central striker, and despite a poor start – he has not scored in his first 8 games – from the move paid dividends.
Over the next 8 seasons Henry would be the mainstay of the great Arsenal team that won two league titles and three FA Cups. He was Player of the Year in 2002-03 and 2003-04, and the Premier League top scorer 4 times.
Henry became Arsenal's top scorer record of all time in 2005, surpassing the record of Ian Wright. His record Arsenal to score is 226 in 370 appearances.
Arsenal legend moves to Barcelona in 2007 for $ 24 million.
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