Club marks 20 years since Rocky's passing

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of David Rocastle, affectionately known as ‘Rocky.’

In close liaison with his wife, Janet, and children, Melissa, Ryan and Monique, the Arsenal family has come together to not simply mark the anniversary of his death, but to reflect and commit to continue to grow his legacy and educate a new generation of Arsenal fans, staff and players about the player he was and the qualities he embodied.

As part of the commitment, Arsenal in the Community will annually work with seven young people to be guided and mentored via a leadership programme in David Rocastle’s name. Working closely with the young people, we will provide a unique experience to gain…