David “Rocky” Rocastle Day

 

Today marks the 7th year anniversary of the local lad who turned into an Arsenal legend who passed away of cancer aged just 33 yrs.

I was lucky enough to have watched from the north bank the amazing skills and tight control of David Rocastle, But not only did he have all the natural skill in the world he also worked very hard for the team and knew how to track back and tackle. A few memories that stick out for me about the great man was of course the winner in the semi finals in the last minute away to Spurs “the stuff dreams are made of” The goal away to Man Utd when he chipped Peter Schmeical, The dipping Volley from 35 yards away to the Villa. So many more……….

May he rest in peace and the memory of the man live in our hearts forever.

David Rocastle
Personal information
Full name	David Carlyle Rocastle
Date of birth	2 May 1967(1967-05-02)
Place of birth	Lewisham, London, England
Date of death	31 March 2001 (aged 33)
Height	5 ft 9 in
Playing position	Midfield
Youth clubs
1983-1985	Arsenal
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1984-1992 1992-1993 1993-1994 1994-1998 1997 1997	Arsenal Leeds United Manchester City Chelsea → Norwich City (loan) → Hull City (loan)	218 (24) 025 0(2) 021 0(2) 029 0(0) 011 0(0) 011 0(1) 0
National team
1985-1988 1988-1992 1991-1992	England U21 England England B	014 0(2) 014 0(0) 002 0(0)

Check out the tribute Rocastle Website
www.rocky7.co.uk