Sir alex ferguson sent former manchester united star eric cantona a heartfelt letter after his decision to retire from the club aged just 32. Cantona, meanwhile, is silently digesting the impact of his actions. Sep 27, 2015 sir alex fergusons amazing love letter reveals the depth of passion he felt for manchester united star eric cantona there is a vivid sense of him casting wistful glances, hoping to see the. Nov 24, 2012 sir alex ferguson welcomes eric cantona to manchester united. Lee sharpe reveals what alex ferguson said after eric cantona s kungfu kick. Sir alex ferguson tour dates listed on since sep 20. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at. Cantona leapfrogged over the advertising hoardings and planted a flying kick onto simmons chest, followed up by a righthanded punch. On eric cantonas birthday, a reminder as to how sir alex. On eric cantona s birthday, a reminder as to how sir alex ferguson reacted to his red card for kicking a crystal palace supporter in 1995.
What sir alex ferguson told manchester united legend eric cantona before infamous kungfu kick men sport serialises a new book about manchester united legend eric cantona. It was the definitive example of what alex ferguson called cantona s defiant charisma. When manchester uniteds eric cantona attacked a fan in 1995. After receiving a red card in the match against crystal palace, cantona launched. Feb 21, 2011 the former france and manchester united star eric cantona has accepted the job as director of soccer operations for the reborn new york cosmos. Sir alex ferguson on eric cantona 1995 united match ban history of football. Chicharito and eric cantona send heartwarming messages to sir. May 10, 2018 manchester united favourites javier hernandez and eric cantona have sent messages of support to sir alex ferguson united are upbeat about the former old trafford managers recovery from a brain. Nov 11, 2017 lee sharpe has told the hilarious story of what sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after the frenchmans infamous kungfu kick against crystal palace cantona was given his marching orders. Its a neat way of dehumanising the gobby fan he dealt with when he tried to kick racism out of football on 25 january 1995. Twenty five years on from eric cantona s infamous kungfu kick, exmanchester united chairman martin edwards.
New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at infamous kungfu kick march 29, 2020 eric cantona was the premier leagues leader of the french foreign legion, the man who won the title in consecutive seasons at leeds and manchester united. On may 8, 20, ferguson announced his retirement as manager of manchester united. Sir alex ferguson reflects on the eric cantona match ban in 1995 saying it cost manchester united the league in. Sir alex ferguson sent a heartfelt letter to eric cantona. Sir alex ferguson is in no way affiliated or connected to manchester united. He recently spoke with jack bell of the times about his career and plans to succeed in the united states. Malcolm croftpa w hen the premier league was introduced in 1992, sir alex ferguson. Heres the incredible letter sir alex ferguson sent eric. Then united boss sir alex ferguson writing in his autobiography managing my life. Sep 23, 2015 sir alex fergusons new book leading includes an emotional letter from the legendary exunited coach to cantona, months after the frenchman had announced his retirement from football. United in trouble when ferguson retires fox sports. Oct 25, 20 sir alex ferguson right to attack players in his book, says michael owen jamie sanderson friday 25 oct 20 3. Steve lindsell nine months was a long time out and i struggled for a time but thanks to ferguson we won the double with a new generation. Jun 03, 2008 robson, cantona or keane who was fergies greatest.
Its a neat way of dehumanizing the gobby fan he dealt with when he tried to kick racism out of football on 25 january 1995. The one and only eric cantona joins james for a very specia. Cantona was in singapore with pele to promote the proposed rebirth of the u. Alex ferguson was so shocked by eric cantona s infamous kung fu kick on that night at selhurst park in 1995, the manchester united boss didnt even speak to the frenchman in the dressing. He was equally as important as sir alex in establishing our club as it is today. The scot revealed the lead up to the acquisition in his new book leading. Eric cantona gets his kicks at le pub football sport. Sir alex ferguson welcomes eric cantona to manchester united. On manchester city 17 when an italian says its pasta i check under the sauce to make sure. Sir alex ferguson is a former scottish player and manager who managed manchester united from 1986 to 20. It is fergie time, and you will win eric cantona with a. Feb 22, 2017 i learned from it eric cantona on that kick credit. He gave us the belief that we were the best in the world the stream of premierships, and the selfbelief to win the champions league came from him. Rio ferdinand and ryan giggs shed light on fergies infamous temper, but jose mourinho plays down man united link.
This page is strictly for informational and entertainment purposes. The former manchester united player stars as himself in loachs looking for. How alex ferguson talked the frenchman back from the brink 25 january 2020 on january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu kick at a crystal. Nov 30, 2015 sir alex ferguson reflects on the eric cantona match ban in 1995 saying it cost manchester united the league in the cup. After united could only draw 11, the legendary scottish boss was fuming. Sir alex ferguson is the best manager in the world, winning barclays premier league champion, 5 fa cup and 2 uefa champions league. Sir alex ferguson reveals why he saved eric cantona from the lynch mob after that infamous karate kick. How the media reacted front pages, radio commentary, tv coverage and henry winters full match report from the night. He played for auxerre, martigues, marseille, bordeaux, montpellier, nimes, and leeds united before ending his career at manchester united, where he won four premier league titles in five years and two league and fa cup doubles. Eric cantona kungfu kicked a fan and sir alex ferguson didnt even. What sir alex ferguson told manchester united legend eric cantona before infamous kungfu kick men sport serialises a new book about manchester united legend eric cantona, which tells the full. How alex ferguson talked the frenchman back from the brink 25 january 2020 on january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu kick. I learned from it eric cantona on that kick credit. It is exactly 25 years since cantona s infamous kungfu kick rendered one of the sports greatest ever players into the most colourful of villains and here, sportsmail takes a look back at that infamous day deep in the bowels of selhurst park, sir alex ferguson tore into his star player with a.
Sir alex ferguson was a scottish football manager, born 31 december 1941 in govan, glasgow. Sir alex ferguson, upset at the loss of two points and enclosed in my other world. How a shocked alex ferguson reacted to eric cantona kung. Eric cantona was immune from sir alex ferguson s infamous hairdryer. In the manchester united dressing room at selhurst park, sir alex ferguson was ripping into eric cantona with a fury hed rarely used before, only to suddenly stop himself. Utd, the fortunes of both clubs changed dramatically and its not hard to see that cantona s transfer had a big part to play in this. Manchester united legend gary pallister joined talksport to look back on eric cantonas famous kungfu kick. Widely considered to be the greatest manager in the history of british football, sir alex retired in 20 as manager of manchester united after 27 years in the role. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become a manchester united legend. Sir alex ferguson on eric cantona 1995 united match ban. A bath spurred former manchester united boss sir alex. The game on 10 january 1995 manchester united bought andy cole from newcastle united for.
Sir alex would have talked neymar round from illchosen move. Twentyfive years later, the footage and images of his kungfu kick retain an exhilarating power. In the manchester united dressing room at selhurst park, sir alex ferguson was ripping into eric cantona with a fury hed rarely used before. His time at the club has led to ferguson being regarded as one of the most successful, admired and respected managers in the history of the game. How eric cantonas kungfu kick changed manchester united. What sir alex ferguson told manchester united legend eric cantona before infamous kungfu kick. Cantona spent time with the police chief researching the role seeing the relationship with the team, the way he handles the situation small details. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at infamous kungfu kick. The french maverick had won four premier league titles. Twenty five years on from eric cantonas infamous kungfu kick, exmanchester united chairman martin edwards reveals the shock that rocked. How eric cantonas kungfu kick shocked football but. On january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu kick at a crystal palace fan. Eric cantona was sir alex fergusons key signing at old. The best players tended to be sticklers for preparation.
At old trafford, under the guidance of alex ferguson, he flourished. The moment eric cantona landed that infamous karate kick on a fan in 1995, his manchester united career looked dead in the water. Many strikers out there cannot properly dribble the ball past opponents and score for fun. Jan 23, 2015 eric cantonas kungfu kick reimagined in brickbybrick video. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would.
Related articles cantona kick launched the premier league. Til that sir alex ferguson only missed 3 united games out of 1,500. Born to alexander beaton ferguson, a platers helper in the shipbuilding industry, and his wife, elizabeth nee hardie, alex chapman ferguson was born at his grandmothers home on shieldhall road in govan on 31 december 1941, but grew up in a tenement at 667 govan road which has since been demolished, where he lived with his parents as well as his younger brother martin. Sir alex ferguson reveals why he saved cantona from lynch mob after infamous karate kick.
Sir alex ferguson says david beckham had to leave manchester united because the former england captain thought he was bigger than the manager. He brings, he says, the same intensity in preparation to acting as sir alex ferguson said he had to training. Dec 02, 2012 eric cantona gets his kicks at le pub eric cantona turned down the chance to join old man united teammates for a chinese meal in favour of a few pints in a pub. The moment eric cantona landed that infamous karate kick on a fan in 1995, his manchester united. Sep 22, 2015 sir alex ferguson is wrong to call eric cantona worldclass and to denigrate stars who crossed him roy keane, ruud van nistelrooy, peter schmeichel and david beckham are all more worthy of the. This book is an autobiography written by himself about his feelings on some of his best players. Manchester united legend eric cantona on that kungfu kick. Nov 22, 2017 alex ferguson knew he had signed a man to light up old trafford the first day eric cantona walked through the door and took in his new surroundings. Manchester united has lost one of its biggest fans and i have lost a dear friend. Sir alex ferguson knew eric cantona was made for man utd from day one. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at infamous kungfu kick twenty five years on from eric cantona s infamous kungfu kick, exmanchester united chairman martin edwards reveals the shock that rocked the premie.
Preshrunk, antipill fleece in lightweight and heavyandwarm options. May 18, 2009 eric cantona said today that working with ken loach on his latest film was like being coached by sir alex ferguson. That much could be identified by what alex ferguson said in the dressing room after the incident. Busy reorganising his depleted team alex ferguson didnt see. Malcolm croftpa w hen the premier league was introduced in 1992, sir alex ferguson described it as a piece of nonsense. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at infamous kungfu kick eric cantona was the premier leagues leader of the french foreign legion, the man who won the title in consecutive seasons at leeds and manchester united. A new book by eric cantona explains the shock of sir alex ferguson to the infamous kung fu kick. A new book by eric cantona explains the shock of sir alex ferguson.
Eric cantona launched his infamous kungfu kick 25 years. Lee sharpe has described the scene in the dressing room after eric cantona s kungfu kick at selhurst park in 1995. Learning from life and my years at manchester united. What ferguson told cantona before kungfu kick in man utd. A bath spurred former manchester united boss sir alex ferguson to sign eric cantona. Sir alex ferguson is wrong to call eric cantona worldclass. Eric cantona if sir alex ferguson was the architect of manchester uniteds twentyyear dominance of english football, the cornerstone was eric cantona. How fergie remoulded united after cantonas kungfu kick.
After a successful spell at aberdeen, alex ferguson moved to manchester united in 1986. Twenty five years on from eric cantona s infamous kungfu kick. Eric cantona signed football memorabilia signed shirts. Cantona found his football and spiritual home at old trafford because alex ferguson got him in a way few managers before did. If you like my videos, please subscribe to the channel to receive the latest videos videos can use contentbased law. He went out in a blaze of glory, with manchester united winning the premier league for the th time. Eric cantona has become the latest high profile star to offer his words of support to alex ferguson and he has done so with a typically theatrical video. Jan 25, 20 without eric cantona, the present day united would not be. Sir alex ferguson reveals why he saved cantona from lynch mob. Mar 05, 2018 cantona was banned for nine months for the incident, and speaking in november last year, former united midfielder lee sharpe told the story of how manager sir alex ferguson reacted to the kick.
Lee sharpe reveals what alex ferguson said after eric. Feb 09, 2017 sir alex ferguson was glad this manchester united legend retired report sir alex ferguson was relieved manchester united legend eric cantona retired in 1997, according to reports. Lee sharpe has told the hilarious story of what sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after the frenchmans infamous kungfu kick against crystal palace. Jan 22, 2015 passed away in 2010, sir alex ferguson said.
Nov 14, 1985 a former scottish football manager and player who managed manchester united from 1986 to 20. Eric cantona was sir alex ferguson s key signing at old trafford and new letter proves how much manchester united boss admired the frenchman. Ferguson led the club to an unprecedented series of success revitalising the club and becoming one of the most successful managers in. Before the mercurial frenchman arrived at old trafford, the league championship had eluded united for over a quarter of a century. Eric cantona s kungfu kick on crystal palace fan was a moment of madness that stunned the football world twenty years since eric cantona launched himself. What sir alex ferguson told manchester united legend eric. The manchester united legend directed the infamous kick towards a crystal palace supporter. The 69yearold ferguson, who has managed united since 1986, has. Sir alex ferguson sent touching letter to eric cantona after. But on january 25, 1995 the frenchman blew a fuse and his united teammates awaited the first major blast from the reds boss. The 50 greatest sir alex ferguson quotes shortlist. Eric cantonas kungfu kick 20 years on the night that.
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