It was the definitive example of what alex ferguson called cantonas. See more ideas about eric cantona, manchester united football and manchester united. Dec 04, 2014 ferguson had an almost dream of a career at the old trafford. Nov 11, 2017 former manchester united star lee sharpe has been telling the story one suspects not for the first time of how sir alex ferguson reacted to eric cantona s infamous kung fu kick on a crystal palace fan.
Sir alex ferguson latest news, breaking stories and comment. Nov 11, 2017 lee sharpe has told the hilarious story of what sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after the frenchmans infamous kung fu kick against crystal palace. Twenty five years on from eric cantonas infamous kungfu kick, exmanchester united chairman martin edwards reveals the shock that rocked. Alex ferguson persuaded cantona to stay at manchester united despite interest from inter milan and cantona signed a new contract. What sir alex ferguson told manchester united legend eric cantona before infamous kungfu kick. In a tellall interview with espn fcs shaka hislop from 2015, former manchester united manager sir alex ferguson discusses how he was able to sustain nearly three decades of success at old. If the original post is already a streamable link, and i posted a streamable version of it, it acts as a mirror in case the original is taken down. Twenty five years have passed since eric cantona s kungfu kick on a crystal palace fan. Like his first book, an account of paul gascoignes curious stay in serie a. Lee sharpe, who was playing for united at the time, recalls fergusons ire after the match, but the likes of gary pallister were the ones on the receiving end. Eric cantona art print by osvaldo casanova xsmall eric cantona and kung fu. Cantona wrote his name into premier league infamy in 1995 when he flew into the stands to attack a crystal palace fan.
Class of 92 and with the creation of a rare standard, his behaviour around. Regarded as one of the best players of his generation, one of the greatest. Les moment historiques du foot en affiches minimalistes discover a great training to improve your soccer skills. Cantonas kung fu and the making of man u by daniel. The gaffer comes into the dressing room and is fuming, is sharpes memory of sir alex fergusons reaction. A goalscoring centreforward, he was later transferred to rangers, the club he supported from boyhood, for a scottish record fee of. Of the kungfu incident sir alex ferguson said that over the years since. Thats sir alex ferguson s view of eric cantona, whom he took to manchester united in november 1992. For that they can thank their longserving manager sir alex ferguson.
My personal manchester united xi under sir alex ferguson. Exman utd star reveals what ferguson said after cantonas. There was a log jam of talent and ferguson wanted to get scholes, beckham and the two nevilles into team. Ravel morrison was once hailed by sir alex ferguson as the best he had ever seen but where did it all go wrong. For a generation of united supporters, it has become a jfk moment.
Sir alex ferguson recounted the disciplinary hearing and mocked my father in his book for asking if cantona practised karate. Ravel morrison was once hailed by sir alex ferguson as the. Sir alex ferguson says cantona s commitment to training was second to none not only did cantona s presence influence matters on the pitch, he had a. A genius piece of business by sir alex ferguson saw eric cantona join manchester united in the november of 1992 from, then, champions leeds united. One of the finest sports writers of his generation transfers. Cantonas kung fu and the making of manchester united. When this is the one was first published in 2007 it was hailed by michael crick as one of the alltime manchester united classics and featured by the times in their quest to find the best ever 50 sports book. Eric cantona s kung fu kick in quotes here is a timeline of anecdotes and opinions from those who witnessed the manchester united legends moment of infamy.
Eric cantona was important in bringing through the next generation. Showing cantona in a new light, and the genius of fergusons man. The shortness of eric cantonas fuse had been well established. The rebel who would be king ebook written by philippe auclair. Alex stepney said sir matt busby would have sacked him. You can agree or disagree with ferguson s opinion about football. Mirror of lee sharpe on sir alex ferguson s response in the dressing room to cantona s kung fu kick red at palace. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read cantona. Sekelumit kisah dalam kasus tendangan kung fu eric cantona. Eric cantona makes piers morgan sweat under questioning. Without cantona united lost the premier league title to blackburn as they failed to beat west ham united on the final day of the season and lost 10 to everton in the fa cup final. Sir alex ferguson will arguably go down as britains greatest manager in years at the helm of manchester united, the scot created a dynasty that has dominated the game in england. What sir alex ferguson told manchester united legend eric.
Endless platitudes came from match of the day couch despite ferguson refusing to give interviews to the bbc for seven years. What happened to manchester uniteds infamous grey kit. Sir alex has always been known for his steel hand of management and mind games when it comes to players and press. Oct 12, 2015 sir alex fergusons new book leading is sure to have football fans gripped as the former manchester united manager reveals more about his trophyladen tenure at old trafford. Cantonas kungfu kicked a fan, but fergie didnt even give him the. Nov 22, 2017 sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become a manchester united legend fergie revealed. Twentyfive years later, the footage and images of his kungfu kick retain an exhilarating power. Mar 07, 2017 our illustrated and live action youtube videos address all aspects of the game, including tactics, history, and the business of football. It is 24 years ago this month that a manchester united side on a formidable run of form travelled to the dell to play southampton. Sir alex fergusons 7 leadership secrets published on october 24, 20 october 24, 20 2,105 likes 245 comments. Lee sharpe reveals what sir alex said to cantona after kung. Jul 25, 2008 this is the one is a fascinating insight into the mindset and winning temperament of the recently retired sir alex ferguson, the most success manager in english football. Its especially important now, when we have a lot of young players in the squad. Jun 23, 20 you cant do that to sir alex, opined lawro his falsetto voice barely audible from the upper reaches of fergusons arse.
Sep 19, 2012 five leadership lessons from sir alex ferguson man utd was recently hailed as the largest sports club on the planet. The nuance of the question and implications sailed completely over fergies head, as the answer was no and he was able to prove that karate was not a lethal weapon. Lee sharpe shares story of how manchester united boss alex. Sir alex ferguson says cantona s commitment to training was second to none not only did cantona s presence influence matters on the pitch, he had a great effect on the younger players emerging. Nov 24, 2012 sir alex fergusons manchester united were a mess before the arrival of a mercurial frenchman from leeds 20 years ago. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at. Especially the one from sir alex at manchester town hall. Sir alex ferguson claims manchester united are far. Cantona, ferguson and how a kungfu kick changed united forever. Sir alex fergusons amazing love letter reveals the depth of passion he felt for manchester united. Manchester uniteds best xi under sir alex ferguson the.
Greatest manchester united matches in the latest in our series celebrating sir alex fergusons 25 years in charge at old trafford, we focus on his greatest matches. Lee sharpe reveals what ferguson said to man united players. Jan 25, 2015 eric cantona s kung fu kick in quotes here is a timeline of anecdotes and opinions from those who witnessed the manchester united legends moment of infamy. What sir alex ferguson said about cantonas kungfu kick.
A 2004 documentary suggested his son jason, an agent, exploited his fathers. We provide analysis on the premier league, champions. In his book he reveals what its really like to win relentlessly under legendary manager sir alex ferguson, shows us the hidden secrets of the famous carrington training ground, invites us to experience the camaraderie and clashes inside the united dressing room and lets us feel what its like to walk out on the old trafford pitch alongside. I always remember what sir alex ferguson says about how eric cantona was such a big help to the younger players at united. Eric cantona latest news, breaking stories and comment the. About the author sir alex ferguson sir alex ferguson was born in 1941 in govan, scotland. I recommend this book not only to manchester united fans, but also to any football fan. Crystal palace v man utd in designer osvaldo oz casanova has recently created a uniquely designed football history illustration series. Eric cantonas kung fu kick in quotes manchester evening.
If ever there was one player, anywhere in the world, that was made for manchester united. What sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after kungfu. Goes into great detail on the 250 days that cantona was suspended. The premier league what not be what it is today if it wasnt for him. Manchester united legend eric cantona to return to old. Cantona s kungfu kicked a fan, but fergie didnt even give him the. Sir alex ferguson recounted the disciplinary hearing and mocked my father in his book for asking if. The gaffer comes into the dressing room and is fuming, is sharpes memory of sir alex ferguson. Sir alex ferguson will retire after 27 years in charge of manchester united, with premier league trophies and two champions league. May 16, 20 my personal manchester united xi under sir alex ferguson goalkeeper peter schmeichel starting off with one of sir alexs finest investments.
Eric cantonas kung fu kick in quotes manchester evening news. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become. Manchester uniteds million new signing from leeds united eric cantona left, at their old trafford ground, in manchester, with the teams manager alex ferguson. Sir alex ferguson and his players had won 11 of their previous 12. Nov 11, 2017 exman utd star reveals what ferguson said after cantonas kungfu kick. Eric cantona was the perfect player for man united whose. Nov 11, 2017 lee sharpe has revealed that sir alex ferguson was more angry about his manchester united charges marking the day that eric cantona kung fu kicked a fan. It seems only like yesterday a certain frenchman strutted his way through the old trafford doors, collar up and with a point to prove. On 19th may 20, sir alex ferguson relinquished the reins at old trafford as the most successful manager in. Sir alex ferguson kemudian rela terbang ke prancis untuk membujuknya agar jangan pergi. I have made an attempt to find some of the key reasons why he succeeded. I saw sir alex and he shook hands and said, what the bloody hell was wrong with that then. Eric daniel pierre cantona is a french actor, director, producer, and former professional. Nov, 2017 and while cantona received a lengthy ban after the kungfu kick, it wasnt him who received both barrels from manager sir alex ferguson after the game.
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. Sir alex fergusons 10 best quotes from interviews for new book. Eric cantona latest news, breaking stories and comment. Cantonas kung fu kick manchester united, 1995 the guardian.
Eric cantona chez loreal eric cantona, book people, my people, premier. Edwards was in a meeting with manager alex ferguson at the time, and both. May 16, 2009 cantonas kung fu kick manchester united, 1995. 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. Dec 31, 2017 what sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after kung fu kick this story was originally published on 11th november, 2017 patrice evra kicking a fan evoked memories of eric cantona s kung fu kick. Nov 23, 2012 sportsmail talks to key figures and includes book extracts to detail cantonas. Feb 22, 2017 the king manchester united legend eric cantona on that kung fu kick, why a liverpool star is his favourite player and his fledgling acting career. As he was walking towards the tunnel, cantona launched a kungfu style. Jun 10, 2011 manchester united legend eric cantona to return to old trafford for paul scholes testimonial cantona s return has been confirmed as part of paul scholes testimonial game on august 5, when the.