Mar 29, 2020 cantona became an instant hit at old trafford, winning four english topflight crowns and two fa cups during a memorable fiveyear stint under sir alex ferguson s stewardship. Former manchester united player lee sharpe reveals what was said by manchester uniteds legendary manager sir alex ferguson after. Mar 29, 2020 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. If ever there was one player, anywhere in the world, that was made for manchester united. Cantonas kungfu kick has become such a part of football culture that its. How alex ferguson talked the frenchman back from the brink 25 january 2020 on january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu. This first extract recalls cantonas infamous kungfu kick during a. Cantonas kungfu kick has become such a part of football culture.
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. Nov 26, 2015 a letter from sir alex ferguson to eric cantona from eighteen years ago has been revealed by manchester united on the anniversary of the frenchmans signing in 1992. Nov 24, 2012 sir alex ferguson welcomes eric cantona to manchester united. Lee sharpe shares story of how manchester united boss alex. A new book by eric cantona explains the shock of sir alex ferguson to the infamous kung fu kick. How eric cantonas kungfu kick shocked football but cemented. Sir alex ferguson, upset at the loss of two points and enclosed in my other world on his return home, only starts to fully digest the cantona incident early the next morning. Sir alex ferguson s harleydavidson road trip to convince eric cantona. Sir alex fergusons respect for eric cantona revealed in a. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at. May 16, 2009 eric cantonas infamous kungfu kick on a crystal palace fan photograph. Sir alex fergusons harleydavidson road trip to convince eric cantona. Eric cantona kungfu kicked a fan and sir alex ferguson.
What sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after kungfu kick this story was originally published on 11th november, 2017 patrice evra kicking a fan evoked memories of eric cantonas kungfu kick. Cantona is affectionately nicknamed by manchester united fans as king eric. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become. Teammates initially relished the chance to see the frenchman get a rare telling off from ferguson in the dressing room. Ahead of the release of wayne bartons new book entitled king eric portrait. 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. Previous boss, ole gunnar solskjaer, has been asked to clear his desk, but there were only a few old comics, a photo of sir alex ferguson, and a book, football management for dummies, so it didnt take long. Dec 20, 2019 a bath spurred former manchester united boss sir alex ferguson to sign eric cantona. Manchester united legend ryan giggs has revealed how sir alex ferguson responded to eric cantona after he kungfu kicked a crystal palace fan back in 1995. I n 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. Busy reorganising his depleted team alex ferguson didnt see.
Twenty five years on from eric cantonas infamous kungfu kick, exmanchester united chairman martin edwards reveals the shock that rocked. 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. 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. 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. Pretty much every major character in the drama of sir alexs 26 years at old trafford and a good number of minor ones too has a story to tell about his infamous hairdryer treatment. Of the kungfu incident sir alex ferguson said that over the years since then i. Jan 25, 2020 cantona leapfrogged over the advertising hoardings and planted a flyingkick onto simmons chest, followed up by a righthanded punch. 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. Malcolm croftpa w hen the premier league was introduced in 1992, sir.
Feb 22, 2017 then there was his careerdefining relationship with sir alex ferguson. Teammates initially relished the chance to see the frenchman get a rare telling off from ferguson in the dressing room only to be left disappointed. Fergie the manager who turned cantona from an enfant. How fergie remoulded united after cantonas kungfu kick.
See more ideas about eric cantona, manchester united football and manchester united. Mar 29, 2020 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. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at infamous kungfu kick twenty five years on from eric cantonas infamous kungfu kick, exmanchester united chairman martin edwards reveals the shock that rocked the premie. Mar 29, 2020 eric cantona infamously launched a kungfu kick at a crystal palace fan image. Dec 31, 2017 what sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after kungfu kick this story was originally published on 11th november, 2017 patrice evra kicking a fan evoked memories of eric cantonas kungfu kick. The books suffers slightly from the lack of original reporting storey has read.
Cantona spent time with the police chief researching the role seeing the relationship with the team, the way he handles the situation small details. Manchester united legend eric cantona on that kungfu kick. 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. What sir alex ferguson told manchester united legend eric.
How sir alex ferguson and man utd dressing room reacted to. May 04, 2020 pretty much every major character in the drama of sir alex s 26 years at old trafford and a good number of minor ones too has a story to tell about his infamous hairdryer treatment. Nov 26, 2015 sir alex ferguson pulled off one of the greatest bits of transfer business in premier league history when he signed eric cantona from leeds on november 26, 1992. A bath spurred former manchester united boss sir alex. But on january 25, 1995 the frenchman blew a fuse and his united teammates awaited the first major blast from the reds boss. How eric cantonas kungfu kick changed manchester united forever 02112020 soccer i n 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. How a shocked alex ferguson reacted to eric cantona kung fu.
Manchester united legend gary pallister joined talksport to look back on eric cantonas famous kungfu kick. Eric cantonas most iconic quotes including reaction to nine. A bath spurred former manchester united boss sir alex ferguson to sign eric cantona. Eric cantona kungfu kicked a fan and sir alex ferguson didnt even. In his 1999 autobiography managing my life, alex ferguson claimed that. Prior to erics arrival at old trafford in november 1992 united were in 5th place in the premier league table having played 17. If you like my videos, please subscribe to the channel to receive the latest videos videos can use contentbased law. The scot revealed the lead up to the acquisition in his new book leading. Martin edwards wrote in his book that the whole affair was a. Uniteds legendary manager alex ferguson saw an opportunity and. Sir alex ferguson pulled off one of the greatest bits of transfer business in premier league history when he signed eric cantona from leeds on november 26, 1992. Prior to erics arrival at old trafford in november 1992 united were in 5th place in the premier league table having played 17 games, winning 7, drawing 6 and. The former manchester united manager discusses how he responded to problems for eric cantona and david beckham. Cantona leapfrogged over the advertising hoardings and planted a flyingkick onto simmons chest, followed up by a righthanded punch.
Why man utd icon eric cantona was sir alex fergusons. 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 cantonas infamous kungfu kick on a. He was the missing piece who made ferguson a champion in england. 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. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at infamous kungfu kick 03292020 soccer 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. Cantonas kung fu and the making of manchester united by daniel storey 2019. Cantona became an instant hit at old trafford, winning four english topflight crowns and two fa cups during a memorable fiveyear stint under sir alex fergusons stewardship. The frenchmans first task was to get the team ready for monday nights stern test at stamford bridge against chelsea. Malcolm croftpa w hen the premier league was introduced in 1992, sir alex ferguson described it as a piece of nonsense. Alex ferguson was so shocked by eric cantonas 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.
How sir alex ferguson dealt with problems for cantona and. Sir alex ferguson welcomes eric cantona to manchester united. Utd, the fortunes of both clubs changed dramatically and its not hard to see that cantonas transfer had a big part to play in this. Former manchester united manager lee sharpe reveals what was said by manchester uniteds legendary manager sir alex ferguson after eric cantonas kung fu style kick on a fan. A letter from sir alex ferguson to eric cantona from eighteen years ago has been revealed by manchester united on the anniversary of the frenchmans signing in 1992. 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. Cantonas kung fu and the making of manchester united. 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. A new book by eric cantona explains the shock of sir alex ferguson. Eric daniel pierre cantona is a french actor, director, producer, and former professional. Manchester united get all the latest news and transfers from best internet sources. Sharpe reveals what sir alex said after cantona kung fu kick.
He brings, he says, the same intensity in preparation to acting as sir alex ferguson said he had to training. Jan 24, 2020 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. Nov 22, 2017 sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become a manchester united legend fergie revealed. What sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after kungfu. Iconic eric cantona kungfu kicked a fan and sir alex ferguson didnt even give him the hairdryer, says manchester united legend gary pallister. Selhurst park, sir alex ferguson was ripping into eric cantona with.
Martin edwards wrote in his book that the whole affair was a complete nightmare. It was as if the old trafford great had just registered the inherent madness of what he was saying. Eric cantona was immune from sir alex ferguson s infamous hairdryer. Cantona found his football and spiritual home at old trafford because alex ferguson got him in a way few managers before did.
Then there was his careerdefining relationship with sir alex ferguson. Manchester uniteds captain eric cantona may not have even ended up at manchester united if not for a phone call from sir alex ferguson. What sir alex ferguson told manchester united legend eric cantona before infamous kungfu kick men sport serialises a new book about manchester united. Kung fu man utd manchester united sir alex ferguson. Cantona, however, was on a hot streak, having taken his tally to 10 for the. What sir alex ferguson told manchester united legend eric cantona before. How sir alex ferguson dealt with problems for cantona and beckham. Eric cantonas infamous kungfu kick on a crystal palace fan photograph. Dec 01, 2017 cantona spent time with the police chief researching the role seeing the relationship with the team, the way he handles the situation small details. On january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu kick at a crystal palace fan. Mirror of lee sharpe on sir alex fergusons response in the dressing room to cantonas kungfu kick red at palace. Mar 18, 2020 on 27 november 1992, alex ferguson made what i consider to be his greatest ever signing when he paid leeds united.
Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become a manchester united legend fergie revealed. May 10, 2020 manchester united legend ryan giggs has revealed how sir alex ferguson responded to eric cantona after he kungfu kicked a crystal palace fan back in 1995. Cantona was again in trouble because of a dangerous kungfu tackle on. Eric cantona was sir alex fergusons key signing at old. 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. Eric cantona, manchester united, sir alex ferguson. Aug 06, 2009 cantona found his football and spiritual home at old trafford because alex ferguson got him in a way few managers before did. Eric cantona infamously launched a kungfu kick at a crystal palace fan image. Of the kungfu incident sir alex ferguson said that over the years since then i have never been able to elicit. The gaffer comes into the dressing room and is fuming, is sharpes memory of sir alex fergusons reaction. How eric cantonas kungfu kick changed manchester united.
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