John Barrow ( eng. John Barrow ) - English football coach . The first coach who worked with one of the most award-winning football clubs in the world - Barcelona .
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Before Barrow, the captain of the club served as the Barcelona team coach. In 1917, Barça’s President Joan Gamper first hired the head coach, Barrow made his debut in the Catalan Championship match against the Internacional Club, which was held on January 7, 1917, and which ended in a goalless draw. In total, while working with Barcelona, Barrow led the club for 19 matches, of which he won in 12, 5 made a draw and lost two matches. But the club, with Barrow at the head, never won a single title, moreover, the club was disqualified in the Catalan Championship, because it was played by a foreigner - Argentinian footballer Garchitoren, which was prohibited by the rules. After 4 months, Barrow was fired due to alcohol problems , which he abused , and because of the unsuccessful game of his team. Barrow was replaced by another Englishman, club player Jack Greenwell .