There are few events or players that will get supporters of Arsenal and Tottenham to agree, least of all when the player in question helped to deliver glory to Arsenal at Tottenham's expense, but on 31 March 2001, the day of his death, 38,000 fans had gathered for what would be a fierce North London Derby. A minute of silence would surely prompt a small number of Spurs fans to shout something, would it not? However, despite Tottenham manager David Pleat's recommendation to the referee, there would be no need to cut the observance short, as Gooner and Spur alike offered their silent respect, broken only by muffled sobs here and there. It's not often that a player can unite such...
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