Arsenal unveil touching new mural outside Emirates including daughter of tragic club legend
ARSENAL have unveiled a new mural outside the Emirates which features the daughter of a club legend.
The Gunners have put up the final piece of their artwork around the stadium ahead of the final day of the season.
And the touching piece features Monique Rocastle, daughter to former Arsenal player David, who sadly died aged 33.
David – who spent seven years with the North Londoners – passed away in 2001 after a brave battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
The midfielder has a son Ryan and two daughters Melissa and Monique, with whom is an avid Gooner.
Monique proudly watched on as Arsenal mounted a fierce Premier League title charge this season.
She told The Mirror: “The club have done such an incredible job to connect with the fans.
“The club have kept dad’s legacy and his name alive. We like to think we keep his legacy alive too but to see fans of all different ages, different backgrounds and cultures still talk about him and still sing his name.
“Where I am on the artwork there’s also a Rocky Rocastle banner underneath as well which makes it special. The song never ever gets old for us which is nice.
“I don’t think anyone would argue that it’s been a tough couple of years but you can see the progress with Arteta, you can see the club’s ethos and values and the family aspect which is really coming back which is nice.
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“The way the artwork was done, from focus groups, the research and everyone involved even with the accolades with the women’s team and former players like Alan Smith who is my godfather, him up there, Wrighty and Micky Thomas.
“The history and where it started can never be forgotten and hopefully we can soon add some more trophies to the artwork.
“Arsenal’s history is everywhere with the statues, the memories and pictures when you go inside the stadium.
“The biggest thing I’ve noticed this season is that when we’ve gone a goal down, previously the mood would have gone down but now the fans are straight away cheering them on.
“You’ve seen that with Manchester United at home, Bournemouth at home, those late winning goals and a lot of those comebacks is down to the 12th man with the fans.
“The Ashburton Army has done a great job, you see the players in a huddle and I actually feel now: ‘this is our team, these are our players.’
“It’s the same with the women and what’s really special is that it feels like one club and we’re all together.”
