David Rocastle: Twenty Years on, The Memory Lives On

by The Highbury Flyer - 31/03/2021

Football fans can be fickle at times but when they truly embrace a player, the attachment becomes more than a collection of standout moments or goals, it’s emotional and lasting. In fact, some players reach deep into the fan base psyche to symbolise what supporters themselves feel about their club,

Are Arsenal About to Turn to Youth to Balance the Books After the Pandemic Ends Like These Other Teams Have Done Before Them

by The Highbury Flyer - 19/04/2020

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COVID-19 shows no signs of abating anytime soon and as a result, Premier League clubs are number crunching and forecasting the financial impact as we speak. The massive losses from revenue, coupled with a staggering yearly wage bill of £230m will bring about massive and lasting changes in the financial

George Graham: The Manager Haunted by a Tainted Reputation, yet the Architect of Arsenal’s 80’s revival

by The Highbury Flyer - 02/03/202022/03/2020

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The story of George Graham is of an ambitious, determined and fixated man, who sadly lost his dream job when it was revealed that he took unlawful payments for his involvement in a number transfer deals which included John Jensen and Pal Lydersen. In 1995, he was promptly sacked by the

Oh Rocky, Rocky! Rocky, Rocky, Rocky, Rocky Rocastle | The Homegrown King of Highbury

by The Highbury Flyer - 26/02/202022/03/2020

There have been many that have made it from Arsenal’s academy to the first team and many that have shone brightly in Red and White, but David Rocastle (Rocky) has an emotional affinity with the majority of supporters that has never diminished. Few are unfamiliar with his name because he became

David Rocastle – The Man, The Myth, The Legend : Remembering The Heart That Truly Bleed Red And White

by The Highbury Flyer - 02/04/201902/04/2019

David Rocastle legend who went too early.

March 31st is always a poignant time because of the passing of David (Rocky) Rocastle at the age of 33. He was a truly dedicated and committed professional and inspirational human being. He played the game with swagger, had an assortment of silky skills and was a firm fan favourite. The