Steve Gating pictured during the 1983 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. The match against
Manchester United ended 2-2 and a replay was necessary. United won it 4-0 five days later -
also at Wembley Stadium.
Steve's Playing Career:
1977–1981 Arsenal 58 (5)
1981–1991 Brighton & Hove Albion 316 (19)
1991–1993 Charlton Athletic 64 (3)
Steve Gatting was also a competent cricketer, who made several appearances for Middlesex's second eleven.
His brother was Mike Gatting the former England cricket captain. Steve's son Joe played cricket for
Hampshire.
After retiring as a player, Gatting became a coach. He spent seven years coaching at Christ's Hospital
school. He joined Arsenal as youth team coach under Steve Bould in July 2007.
Steve Gatting playing for The Seagulls on 10th. September 1988 in a 2-1 home defeat
against Bournemouth. Photo Stuart Franklin. © G.H.