Arthur Johnson (manager)
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Arthur Johnson was an English
coach
. He was the first coach of Real Madrid
between 1910 until 1920.
on 13 May 1902, a 3–1 loss over Barcelona
, in which he scored Real Madrid's first competitive goal. Years later, he hung up his boots and changed from the turf to the benches, becoming the first coach of Real Madrid, a position that he occupied for ten seasons. Only Miguel Muñoz
has been head coach for more games.
During these ten years, Johnson managed to conquer four regional championships and the first Copa del Rey
before Athletic Bilbao
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
coach
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
. He was the first coach of Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
between 1910 until 1920.
Real Madrid
He managed the first El ClásicoEl Clásico
El Clásico , also known as El derbi Español, is the name given in football to a match between Real Madrid and Barcelona. It is contested twice a year in the Spanish La Liga competition, and more often if the clubs meet in other competitions...
on 13 May 1902, a 3–1 loss over Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
, in which he scored Real Madrid's first competitive goal. Years later, he hung up his boots and changed from the turf to the benches, becoming the first coach of Real Madrid, a position that he occupied for ten seasons. Only Miguel Muñoz
Miguel Muñoz
Miguel Muñoz Mozún was a Spanish football player and manager.A midfielder, he spent the majority of his career at Real Madrid before going on to coach the club, where he was considered one of the most successful managers in its history, leading the team to two European Cup victories and nine La...
has been head coach for more games.
During these ten years, Johnson managed to conquer four regional championships and the first Copa del Rey
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
before Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Club, also known as Athletic Bilbao, is an association football club from Bilbao in Biscay, Spain. The club has played in the Primera División of La Liga since its start in 1928. They have won La Liga on eight occasions...
.