On 28 December 1914, Jack Robson was appointed as the club's first official manager; previously, the club secretary had been responsible for the majority of matters relating to the playing of the game.
A finais de 1914, Jack Robson asumiu o cargo de mánager do equipo, e converteuse no primeiro do club de xeito oficial; previamente, o secretario do equipo fora o encargado da maior parte dos asuntos relacionados co club.