It is with deep regret that we report the death of our Head Groundsman, Steve Braddock, after a long illness.
Born and bred an Arsenal fan, Steve joined the club in August 1987, after a chance meeting with George Graham, who informed him that the club was looking for a new lead to be responsible for the pitch at Highbury. After getting the job, he set about creating a playing surface at Highbury that would be the envy of the footballing world – and he achieved exactly that.
Under Steve, Arsenal’s pitch at Highbury became the game’s gold standard.