David Rocastle is an Arsenal legend. He was a phenomenal footballer, who mesmerised fans and opponents with his skills and wizardry. But more importantly, he was a gentleman. David was the epitome of loyalty and modesty, qualities that are sadly all too rare in football today.
Arsenal fans adored ‘Rocky’. On the one hand, he was their hero, whilst on the other, he was just one of them. David played the game as if he was the fans’ representative on the pitch, with immense passion and pride and always with 100% commitment. It was David’s deep love for Arsenal that ensured that, despite leaving the club in 1992, he never left the Arsenal family. And it is the Arsenal fans’ deep love and respect for David that ensures that his name continues to be sung at Arsenal matches, week in, week out, more than 15 years after leaving the club.
This site was created by two Arsenal fans who wanted to provide an outlet for Arsenal fans everywhere to express their ongoing love for David Rocastle. David is one of a number of Arsenal greats who have worn the famous No.7 shirt for the club and March 31st 2008 will be ‘Rocky 7 Day’ - the 7th anniversary of his passing. To mark this date, we would like to bring Arsenal fans together to try achieve something amazing in David’s treasured memory.
Our aim is to raise as much money as possible for Treehouse, the children’s autism charity, through the sale of our specially designed commemorative t-shirts. We are delighted to have joined forces with the leading Arsenal t-shirt website Arseshirts, and are proud to declare that every single penny of profit from the sale of the t-shirts will be given to the charity. If you don’t want a t-shirt but still want to give something to this great cause then click here and donate.
We call on you, Arsenal fans, to buy these t-shirts and wear them with pride, both to help raise much needed funds for a worthy cause, and to let the world know that we will never forget our beloved Rocky.
Son, nothing will ever replace losing you, we will carry your memories and your smile in our hearts forever.
The Rocastle family would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the making of the site Rocky7, especially Aron and Marc for this fitting tribute to Remember David on his 7th Anniversary.
“Dave was a true legend to all Arsenal Fans and this website shows how much he meant to everyone. I think the t-shirt “Loyalty, Bravery, Passion and Genius” describes David so well as a footballer and hopefully Arsenal can be all of the above by bringing the Premier League and Champions League to the Emirates on David’s 7th anniversary.“
“Not a day goes by without me wishing you was here, to see what i have tried to carry on what you so gracefully started. There’s been loads of times when i’d love to hear your advise as football has many challenges, but i know your watching and guiding me from above.”
David Rocastle is to blame for my addiction. Think of the time, emotion and money I would have saved if I hadn’t ever seen him play. 
“David Rocastle was my favourite player of the George Graham era. I remember him dribbling his way through more or less the entire Newcastle team in one of his first games, maybe even his debut; he went on to fulfill every bit of the promise he showed that afternoon. He was skilful and tenacious, gentle and fiercely competitive, and every single Arsenal fan adored him. I can’t remember being as deeply affected by the death of someone I didn’t know as I was by Rocky’s. I’m proud that TreeHouse is associated with him in this way.”
Hello, I am Tony, aka Fabregas the King from InsideArsenal weblog. Being born in 1956, I am old enough to remember the passionate Gooner who was willing to give his all for the club he loved. But for me and no doubt for other black guys of our generation, who grew up with the racial slurs and all that kind of nonsense, we saw Rocky as a role model and as proof that it was possible to succeed at being a talented black person in England.
I remember David as a young boy around Turnham (Brockley). He was a well behaved boy and always showed enough respect and love to people around the area. When he became a professional footballer he didn’t change, he would still come and kick ball on a sunday with the lads (so did Wrighty). Although I am not a Gooner 
I know he was a legend, not just for Arsenal but for Turnham, one of the good things to come out of our community. All you young boys and girls in the community (especially Turnham/Brockley) remember if you put in the work you will achieve, like David did in his short but special and poignant life. 
“Rocky’s legend has that rare quality of transcending generations. Kids who were not even born when he played for us idolise him. Mr Wenger says he’d love to have a 20-year-old Rocky in the current team - and so say all of us. Charity is the best way of honouring his memory.” 
