| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1898 | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Date of death | 31 March 1972 (aged 74) | ||
| Place of death | Lisbon | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1923–1929 | Vitória Setúbal | ||
| 1929–1931 | Benfica | ||
| 1931–1933 | Sporting CP | ||
Arthur "Artur" John (1898 – 31 March 1972) was an English football manager who managed Vitória de Setúbal, Benfica and Sporting CP in Portugal.
He was an unusual manager because he acted as a massage therapist and massaged his players when they approached the bench for instructions. He was convinced that the player-manager role shouldn't exist, saying, "You either coach or play".[1]