Seems like ages since our last home game - probably because it's been ages since our last home game.  Five home games to go, and we have a pretty clear target to roar the team towards for the rest of the season.

The Reading game this Saturday is very close to the 12th anniversary of David Rocastle's death.  Along with our friends in the BSM group, we are very keen that the world sees how much affection Arsenal fans still have for Rocky.  After 7 minutes of the Reading game, we are calling for a round of applause - followed by singing Rocky's name for the next 7 minutes.  We'll be reminding people on Twitter between now and the game - #Rocky7at7 .  We know of various other tributes being planned during the day, and know these will be very well supported as usual.  RIP Rocky.

The Rocket will be open at midday for the Reading game - the usual food available in the courtyard pre match, and we'll have Sunderland vs Man U on TV before our game.  As ever, we have a microphone available in the main room - so if anybody wants a bit of added volume to start some songs, please feel free.  After the game, we will be open again, Everton vs Stoke will be on a few TVs with Arsenal DVDs on some others, and we will have 4-pint jugs of Carlsberg available for a mere tenner.  We also have Westons Traditional Scrumpy available (again) for £3 a pint, both pre and post match.  Lucky you'll have 2 days off to recover.

Finally, a quick "congratulations" to Richard Yeabsley, a big friend of REDaction, who celebrates 20 years without missing a competitive Arsenal game at the weekend.  He last missed a game on 24th March 1993, at Old Trafford during the Stretford End redevelopment.  Happy anniversary!

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