Arsenal fans have paid tribute to club legend David Rocastle

Arsenal fans and former players have taken to Twitter to remember club legend David Rocastle 18 years following his passing.

Rocky, as he was known as at the club, passed away in 2001 and is regarded as one of the greatest players to play for Arsenal.

After joining the club as a 15-year-old, Rocastle went on to spend a decade in north London, winning two Division One titles with Arsenal as well as a League Cup. The midfielder was also picked twice in the PFA Player of the Season and was named Barclays Young Eagle twice during his time with the Gunners.

More than just a footballer #RememberingRocky pic.twitter.com/NFUuERyFHy

— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) March 31, 2019

With the 18th anniversary of his death the day before Arsenal’s crucial league match against Newcastle United, the club have dedicated a series of tweets to the club legend, who will also be honoured during the game. In response, lots of fans have also paid tribute to the club legend.

Here is what some Arsenal fans have said about Rocastle…

Rocky played in the first match I ever saw at Highbury…. class and finesse… He was my favourite player the whole time he was there…. died too young…. never forgotten

— James Blake (@TucanoJames) 31 March 2019

I saw Rocky many times and he is no doubt one of the most gifted players I have seen! Legend! Such a nice bloke too! Sadly missed!

— Wayne Peter Rouse (@WaynePRouse6) 31 March 2019

It’s really sad that he left this world at a young age . He will always be alive in our minds. Long live Arsenal legend David Rocky Rocastle . #Rocky #GunnerForever

— Swarit Sohaard (@SSohaard) 31 March 2019

He was able to wriggle past two players and have the vision to see the keeper off his line and then have the audacity to chip it past arguably one of man united greatest ever keepers is simply sensational.

— DatArsenal (@DatArsenal) 31 March 2019