And nowhere in the world will you find 75,000 plus fans singing the name of a former player at nearly every. Sir alex fergusons new book leading includes an emotional letter from the legendary exunited coach to cantona, months after the. Sir alex ferguson on being offered the england job. Eric cantona, manchester united, sir alex ferguson. Zinedine zidane could have played for manchester united, but alex ferguson didnt want him and eric cantona in the team the frenchman was at bordeaux when his talent. Sir alex fergusons heartfelt letter to eric cantona. Twenty five years on from eric cantona s infamous kungfu kick, exmanchester united chairman martin edwards. Eric cantona kungfu kicked a fan and sir alex ferguson. The wonderful letter sir alex ferguson sent to eric cantona after.
Heres the incredible letter sir alex ferguson sent eric cantona. Why man utd icon eric cantona was sir alex fergusons. Eric cantona was sir alex fergusons key signing at old. Sir alex ferguson is the best manager in the world, winning barclays premier league champion, 5 fa cup and 2 uefa champions league. Manchester uniteds captain eric cantona may not have even ended up at manchester united if not for a phone call from sir alex ferguson. Men sport serialises a new book about manchester united legend eric cantona, which tells the full story of the old trafford icon. But on january 25, 1995 the frenchman blew a fuse and his united teammates awaited the. Sir alex ferguson sent a heartfelt letter to eric cantona. Ferguson reveals the letter he sent to french maverick in new book. Wayne rooney or eric cantona, jaap stam or nemanja vidic.
Eric cantona was immune from sir alex ferguson s infamous hairdryer. Sir alex ferguson s touching letter to eric cantona when he decided to hang up his boots prematurely in 1997 has been doing the rounds again. Portrait of the artist who changed english football, tells how sir alex ferguson persuaded eric cantona not to quit manchester united. Manchester united legends eric cantona and sir alex. Sir alex ferguson rejected the chance to sign zinedine zidane because he preferred eric cantona in his position at manchester united, according to former chairman martin edwards. The french maverick had won four premier league titles.
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. Sir alex ferguson sent former manchester united star eric cantona a. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at. What sir alex ferguson and eric cantona did in manchester united dressing room after psg win sir alex ferguson and eric cantona were both present at the parc des princes on wednesday as man utd. Sir alex ferguson rejected zinedine zidane in favour of. Eric cantona was sir alex fergusons key signing at old trafford and new letter proves how much manchester united boss admired the frenchman. Sir alex fergusons harleydavidson road trip to convince.
We have all had stick but then you get something which cuts to your soul and whatever he said to eric cantona, it did. Eric cantona kungfu kicked a fan and sir alex ferguson didnt even. Sir alex ferguson sent former manchester united star eric cantona a heartfelt letter after his decision to retire from the club aged just 32. From eric cantona to cristiano ronaldo, here are sir alex ferguson s 10 best manchester united signings. The rebel who would be king described the eponym as a luxury car running on diesel in the way cantona. What sir alex ferguson and eric cantona did in manchester. Wayne rooney as a manager he was the best but his manmanagement was something which a lot of other managers would struggle to match. Sir alex fergusons respect for eric cantona revealed in a heartfelt letter he sent. Sir alex ferguson sent a heartfelt letter to eric cantona after he left.
Sir alex ferguson welcomes eric cantona to manchester united. 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. What sir alex ferguson told manchester united legend eric. 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. Eric cantona kungfu kicked a fan and sir alex ferguson didnt even give him the hairdryer, says manchester united legend gary pallister. On january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu kick at a crystal palace fan. The wonderful letter sir alex ferguson sent to eric. Twenty five years on from eric cantonas infamous kungfu kick, exmanchester united chairman martin edwards reveals the shock that rocked. Ferguson persuaded his star man not to quit to club while serving a ninemonth ban read more related articles.
Eric cantona makes piers morgan sweat under questioning. 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. Manchester united legend gary pallister joined talksport to look back on eric cantonas famous kungfu kick. Manchester united had two very special guests join their celebrations after their dramatic win over paris saintgermain as sir alex ferguson and eric cantona came into the dressing room. Read the touching letter sir alex ferguson sent to eric cantona after he retired. What sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after kungfu. Lee sharpes epic story of sir alex ferguson after eric. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at infamous kungfu kick. Ferguson had deduced that cantona needed reassurance, and explained how the club would do everything possible to ease his troubles. From eric cantona to cristiano ronaldo, here are sir alex. Exmanchester united player lee sharpe has explained what really happened in the dressing room after eric cantona s infamous kungfu kick on a crystal palace supporter in january 1995. Eric cantona you may find another beckham or ronaldo, but never ever will you find another sir alex ferguson.
How alex ferguson talked the frenchman back from the brink 25 january 2020 on january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu. Sir alex fergusons touching letter to eric cantona when he decided to. Eric cantona was one of the best players ever to wear a manchester united shirt. Zinedine zidane could have played for manchester united. Sir alex ferguson is wrong to call eric cantona world. What sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after kungfu kick. Eric cantona turns 52 today and we thought wed bring you a video of of lee sharpe. To have someone like sir alex ferguson back you like he did and. Sir alex ferguson is wrong to call eric cantona worldclass and to denigrate stars who crossed him roy keane, ruud van nistelrooy, peter schmeichel. Prior to eric s arrival at old trafford in november 1992 united were in 5th place in the premier league table having played 17.