The 1991/92 season was to be Rocastle’s last in an Arsenal shirt. He
played 48 matches, and his performances belied the serious problem with
his knee that had been diagnosed as degenerative. One of his finest
moments came at Old Trafford, on a wet Saturday in October 1991. His
team a goal down, Rocastle went on a mazy run which started in his own
half and took him through three challenges, before, surrounded by four
opponents, he clipped a 25-yard shot over the goalkeeper. A midfield
containing the likes of England skipper Bryan Robson simply could not
live with him that day. Four months later, David’s final goal for
Arsenal came at Highbury in February 1992 – another 1-1 draw against
Manchester United, played out before a packed 41,000 crowd. The season
ended with a fiery match at home to Southampton, where Rocastle reigned
supreme. Southampton’s side declared their intent as an early challenge
left Limpar unconscious with a fractured cheekbone, and what followed
wasn’t for the fainthearted. “Rocky” stood his ground, fearing no
challenge, while his incisive passing carved out chance after chance for
Wright and Campbell. Rocastle’s vision, combined with the pace of the
Arsenal strikers, tore the Saints defence to shreds, and he left the
pitch with the applause of the fans ringing in his ears.
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