Arthur made his first team debut in April 1938 at the age of just 18 years old... it was rare in those days for youngsters to be given a first team chance.

in season 38-39 he made a further 12 first team appearances before Alex Hastings regained his first team spot....

sadly WW2 broke out at the start of 39-40 season with League football not resuming again until 1946-47

in 46-47 Arthur then played 23 league and 1 FA Cup game, scoring 2 league goals....

season 47-48 saw Arthur 39 of the 42 league games and another FA Cup game, scoring 3 more league goals

season 48-49, probably Arthur's best, saw him play every game, 42 league (3 more goals) and 2 FA Cup (although it did include the Yeovil cup tie !!) 

This same season saw Arthur playing representative football for the Football League and then he was selected for the full England squad to go on a 2 week tour

in Europe....