Footballer. Played for Arsenal F.C and the England team, and captained them both. He went on to manage several teams, both in Britain and abroad.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
Footballer. Played for Arsenal F.C and the England team, and captained them both. He went on to manage several teams, both in Britain and abroad.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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