Thursday 31 March 2016 12:12, UK
Sky Sports pundit Ray Parlour has paid tribute to former Arsenal team-mate David Rocastle on the 15th anniversary of his death.
Rocastle died on March 31, 2001, just one month after revealing his battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, an aggressive form of cancer which attacks the immune system. He was 33.
The midfielder made his debut for Arsenal in 1984 and was part of the team which travelled to Anfield for the final match of the season in May 1989 needing to beat Liverpool by two clear goals to clinch the title.
Arsenal became English champions for the first time in 18 years when Michael Thomas scored in the last minute, adding to Alan Smith's earlier goal to secure a 2-0 victory.
Rocastle won a second league title two years later before making a £2m switch to Leeds in 1992.
After 18 months at Elland Road, he spent less than a year at Manchester City before returning to London, where he signed a four-year deal with Chelsea.
The second half of his senior career was blighted by injuries, but Rocastle won 14 full caps for England and never played in a losing side at full international level.
Parlour, who made his debut beside Rocastle in a 2-0 defeat by Liverpool at Anfield in January 1992, is thrilled that Arsenal fans still chant his former team-mate's name.
And he expects the supporters will pay a fitting tribute to Rocastle on Saturday when Arsenal entertain Watford in the Premier League.
Speaking to Sky Sports Now, he said: "David was an unbelievable player. Amazing to play with and a great lad as well.
"And he was a real help to the youngsters. You know that little group of players who come into the side at the time, Michael Thomas, Paul Merson, Tony Adams, they were fantastic to play with.
"It's a really sad time. I still see his wife and his son at the games, they have season tickets, they still go to the games, and they must be very proud when the crowd at Arsenal sing his name.
"I'm sure they'll have a big sing song this weekend against Watford, and show the memories of the late David Rocastle, who was great player and a great man."
