Alfred McMinn
Alfred McMinn, was an English manager for Southampton F.C. from August 1896 to May 1897.
In the spring of 1895, McMinn (then a club committee member) accompanied
During the summer of 1896, Robson resigned his position as secretary in order to concentrate on his cricket career, being replaced by McMinn (having served his twelve months' suspension), with Mr. E. Arnfield as his assistant.[3] McMinn led the side to their best season since their foundation, winning the Southern League title at the third attempt and into the Second Round of the FA Cup.[3]
After one season in charge of the Saints, McMinn stepped down from day-to-day involvement with the team, with Arnfield replacing him. In July 1897, McMinn became the Hon. Secretary of the newly formed Southampton Football & Athletic Company Limited.[4] He remained on the board of the limited company until he resigned in the summer of 1900.[5]
Honours
Southampton
- Southern League champions: 1896–97
References
- ^ a b Chalk & Holley 1987, p. 18.
- ^ a b Juson & Bull 2001, pp. 36–37.
- ^ a b Chalk & Holley 1987, pp. 20–21.
- ^ Juson & Bull 2001, pp. 43–44.
- ^ Juson & Bull 2001, p. 64.
Bibliography
- Chalk, Gary; Holley, Duncan (1987). Saints – A complete record. Breedon Books. ISBN 0-907969-22-4.
- Juson, Dave; Bull, David (2001). Full-Time at The Dell. Hagiology Publishing. ISBN 0-9534474-2-1.