Well, i never knew that

[Art Vs Science]

Just flicking through the Sky Sports Magazine this morning, i noticed on Stelling's Stat article that Ex-Albion manager Charlie Webb is the 9th Longest serving manager of all time in English football. Appointed in 1919 and lasted 28 seasons. Crikey

Fred Everies of West Brom was number one last 46 seasons.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

He's an interesting fellow.

Charlie Webb - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Promoted to acting captain (the rank was confirmed after the war), he was leading a patrol near Nesle in March 1918 when they were challenged in French. Unfortunately for Webb and his men, the French speakers were German troops. Preferring to avoid unnecessary injury or death, Webb surrendered. He saw out the duration as a prisoner of war in Mainz, Germany. While awaiting repatriation, he received a letter from the chairman of Brighton & Hove Albion offering him the post of team manager, an appointment he took up on his demobilisation in 1919.

We had six managers from 1901 - 1951. Twenty-one from 1951 - 2001.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Just flicking through the Sky Sports Magazine this morning, i noticed on Stelling's Stat article that Ex-Albion manager Charlie Webb is the 9th Longest serving manager of all time in English football. Appointed in 1919 and lasted 28 seasons. Crikey.

And that ignores his 10 previous years as a player.

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

46 seasons?!

 

[Art Vs Science]

Interesting read Bof

And yes, 46 season the the West Brom guy, i suppose there was just no loyalty in those days!

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Charlie Webb's second testimonial game (in 1949) must have been something. Arsenal (1947/48 League Champions) v Portsmouth (1948/49 League Champions - at the Goldstone.

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

Gus only has 45 years to go then

 

[Lord Bamber]

Can someone tell me what sex the South Korean weightlifter is on page 26 of said sky sports mag.

 

[Art Vs Science]

Can someone tell me what sex the South Korean weightlifter is on page 26 of said sky sports mag.

Haha, Not sure but she she to be very upset about Bennett's transfer request

 

[Lord Bamber]

Haha, Not sure but she she to be very upset about Bennett's transfer request

Not as upset as Bernard Hopkins!