1985–86 in English football 1985 – Ian Wright, 21-year-old striker, makes his debut for Crystal Palace in 3–2 defeat by Huddersfield Town at Selhurst Park in the Second Division soon after joining the club from non-league Greenwich Borough. 28 September 1985 – David Rocastle, 18-year-old midfielder, makes his debut for Arsenal in 1–1 draw with Newcastle United in the First Division at Highbury. 23 November 1985 – Martin Keown, 19-year-old defender, makes his debut for Arsenal in a goalless draw with West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns. 1985–86 in English football The 1985–86 season was the 106th season of competitive football in England. 12
Manoel Island Football Ground the clubs premises, including the stadium, on a number of times, but the issue of the legal title over the area remains a stumbling block for the club. Besides the Manoel Island Football Ground, Manoel Island is also home to another football pitch. This is commonly referred to as the "Gzira football pitch" and nowadays is used to host other events, such as the annual Luna Park and, more recently, the World Cup Village. The existence of the Gzira football pitch, which is situated right next to the bridge linking the Manoel Island with the mainland may also explain why