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    [Kronen Zeitung] Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger has passed away in a car accident, aged 48.
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    [Kronen Zeitung] Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger has passed away in a car accident, aged 48.


    [Kronen Zeitung] Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger has passed away in a car accident, aged 48.

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    3. Antique_Arm3178 on

      How shocking! First Reyes and now another club legend lost in this horrible way. Condolences and love to Manninger’s family and loved ones

    4. Ambitious_Credit5183 on

      RIP. He was massive for us in the title run in 1998 – without him we may not have won any trophy that year. HIs penalty shoot out save against west ham is an enduring memory – amazing moment.

    11. Youre-Dumber-Than-Me on

      One of our best second goalkeepers. This guy had to fill in for David Seaman in a title run in and kept 6 clean sheets in a row. RIP.

    12. SilverGoon on

      Horrible, horrible news. RIP

      I do have a funny story about Alex. When I was 11 I was able to spend a day at London Colney after requesting a trip via the Make a wish foundation.

      After watching the training and having lunch with the squad, Alex fell asleep on one of the sofas. The chef pulled me over and we both hid behind the sofa while the chef tickled his feet leaving Alex a bit confused while others were laughing watching along.

      I do have a photo of it somewhere in my parents loft but not to hand today.

    15. Over_Tadpole_2593 on

      Horrendous news. Was at Arsenal five years but felt like more than that. For a generation of Arsenal fans he was the backup keeper of our childhoods.

    25. MasterofLockers on

      Oh man, RIP. Remember his involvement in the title run in, played a huge part. Condolences to his family.

    30. FoxMcCloudOwnsSlippy on

      Always have fond memories of Alex during that 97-98 title win. Massive for us. Such tragic news and young too, RIP Alex, you always be a Gunner.

    31. djh_is_here on

      Truly awful news and it really puts things into perspective. Footballers are still humans. The streets won’t forget his run in this team for our title.

    33. John_OSheas_Willy on

      RIP.

      Manninger is a name that I associate with being a child and playing fifa.

    34. Racket89 on

      RIP. Like many have already put forward, great memories of his performances through 98 especially. Always kept up with his career after he left.

    36. xMagnusx82 on

      The first number 2 keeper I know not long after I started watching football.

      The young me always remember the mark on his face when he came on during Seaman’s injury and thought he’s good looking even with that compared to Seaman 😀. He deputised remarkably.

      RIP, what a horrible way to go.

    38. GunnerTravelForLife on

      Absolutely floored to read this, he was one of the best 2nd keepers at the club whilst being so young g, that 1997/98 season performance will never be forgotten

      RIP 🙏🏽🙏🏽

    39. Neither-Algae-200 on

      I always remember one of his early appearances when he came charging out of his box to make a clearance and Tony Adams completely slating him. RIP Alex

    40. Valuable_General9049 on

      I was a kid when he was at Arsenal. For me he’s proper Arsenal folklore. RIP legend.