Albert Morgan has reflected on the impact Eric Cantona had on the club, particularly the youngsters that were coming through the ranks, with the likes of Scholes, Beckham, Butt and the Nevilles sharing his dedication to hard work and improvement. “He was a big influence on the other lads because he was the first one [...]
Manchester United’s kitman, Albert Morgan, mush have more than his fair share of stories to tell about our club and players, having joined the club in 1996. Albert has reflected on one of our greatest ever players, Eric Cantona, and can sum up the great man in one word. “Iconic,” he said. “There will never [...]
Today marks eighteen years to the day since Eric Cantona launched himself into the stands at Selhurst Park and attempted to, quite literally, kick racism out of football. It was a watershed moment for the game in this country, an episode which split opinion and prompted hours of feverish debate. It is easy to see [...]
Whereas true golden years and genuinely titanic struggles usually require an ensemble cast – squeezing every drop out of a hugely talented squad being a feature of both ‘99 and ‘08 – seasons which are dominated by an individual tend to instead be focused on what fate was avoided rather than what was won. The [...]
Deepest Red is a unique collection of writing about the myth, madness, and glory that is Manchester United. Bringing together writers, bloggers and journalists to provide fresh insight into the club’s history, this anthology pinpoints the defining moments that have created a global legend. From Sir Matt to Sir Alex, from standing on the Stretford [...]
Eric Cantona has sung the praises of his former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, claiming that his greatest strength is his ability to understand people as well as tactics. “Last season United lost the league in the last minute. Sometimes that happens, but they are still a top team and a top team in Europe,” Cantona [...]
Manchester United legend, Eric Cantona, is currently director of football at New York Cosmos, but has admitted that if the opportunity to manage United came about, he would have no hesitation in accepting. “I would say, ‘United is special, of course I would do it’,” he said. “Today I’m with the New York Cosmos. But [...]
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“Anyone who is different from the ordinary is considered crazy and I am happy to be considered so. And proud.” Post a YouTube clip of your favourite Cantona goal in the comments (using a valid e-mail address) below to win this print. This Graham Jones print is available on Print For Good where profits go [...]
Eric Cantona isn’t impressed with how Mario Balotelli celebrates on the field, claiming he should be more spontaneous. Ridiculous myths circulate about the City striker, often with the press referring to the most mundane of actions as “madcap” and “bizarre”. This week Balotelli was asked to remove the hood from his hoodie at the Trafford [...]
When Eric Cantona of Manchester United did his amazing Kung-fu kick on an obnoxious Crystal Palace supporter seventeen years ago this month, I was there. By chance I was also an eye-witness thirty-five years earlier when United’s goalkeeper Harry Gregg spectacularly whacked a spectator at Luton Town in April, 1960, knocking him to the ground. That coincidence meant [...]
Eric Cantona has written to France’s elected mayors seeking 500 signatures needed to stand for the 2012 presidential vote.
Eric Cantona, who was a key figure in bringing Sir Alex Ferguson his first title with Manchester United in 1993, has talked about his relationship with our manager on the 25th anniversary of him taking charge of the club. “I remember my first meeting with Sir Alex when he wanted to sign me from Leeds [...]
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