The new details of cantonas stunning transfer have come to the light with the release of the book king eric. Sir alex ferguson is wrong to call eric cantona worldclass and to denigrate stars who crossed him roy keane, ruud van nistelrooy, peter schmeichel. Eric cantona kungfu kicked a fan and sir alex ferguson didnt even give him the hairdryer, says manchester united legend gary pallister. Eric cantona backs sir alex ferguson to make full recovery. I love to learn elite lessons from sports for business leadership, this book is highly recommended. Sir alex ferguson sent a heartfelt letter to eric cantona. 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. He only spent four seasons at the club, but they were legendary and his arrival for. But on january 25, 1995 the frenchman blew a fuse and his united teammates awaited the. Zinedine zidane could have played for manchester united, but.
Eric cantona has been credited with the emergence of fergies fledglings, as the young. Eric cantona said today that working with ken loach on his latest film was like being coached by sir alex ferguson. Ferguson, 76, will now continue his recovery as an inpatient at salfo. Sir alex ferguson new book leading the highlights espn fc. For other people named alex ferguson, see alex ferguson disambiguation.
Twenty five years on from eric cantona s infamous kung. Mar 29, 2020 new eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at infamous kungfu kick. Sir alex ferguson kept manchester united players motivated like no other and eric cantona has nothing but love for his old manager the iconic boss at old trafford eventually stepped away from the united dugout in 20 after more than 26 years at the helm. Eric cantona was the perfect player for man united whose. He is considered one of the greatest managers of all time and he has won more trophies than any other manager in.
Manchester uniteds best team under sir alex ferguson. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at infamous kungfu kick. Sir alex ferguson said he managed only four world class players cristiano ronaldo was the best player he managed at manchester united eric cantona, ryan giggs and paul scholes were also truly. Sir alex ferguson s harleydavidson road trip to convince. He knew how to speak to players, how to get a reaction. No stone is left unturned as king eric takes us through his early life and career, his thoughts on the state of the western world, and everything in between. Eric cantona was restrained by alex ferguson and man utd. Sir alex ferguson is the best manager in the world, winning barclays premier league champion, 5 fa cup and 2 uefa champions league. Ferguson reveals reasons for keeping amazing cantona.
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. Sir alex ferguson is wrong to call eric cantona world. Oct 06, 2015 this book is about the beginning of sir alexs football career, until the year 2000. Eric cantona kungfu kicked a fan and sir alex ferguson. Sir alex fergusons touching letter to man utd legend eric cantona. In an extract from his book on the subject, daniel storey remembers how the scot persuaded his star.
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. Cristiano ronaldo, eric cantona and paul scholes are among tom mcdermotts picks football sir alex ferguson. Watch 21 classic leeds united matches and moments again. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at. Eric cantona played for manchester united from 19921997.
Sir alex ferguson sent eric cantona an emotional letter when he left. Sir alex fergusons touching letter to eric cantona when he decided to. Eric cantona turns 52 today and we thought wed bring you a video of of lee sharpe. 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. Eric cantona was the premier league leader of the french foreign legion, the man who won the title in consecutive seasons at leeds and.
Lee sharpes epic story of sir alex ferguson after eric. Eric cantona makes piers morgan sweat under questioning. Manchester united legends eric cantona and sir alex ferguson. Today, that letter, my thoughts on what leaders can learn from it, as well as some background on sir alex ferguson and videos showcasing the sublime eric cantona. 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. Ferguson and cantona vulnerability and strength tom mccallum. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become a manchester united legend fergie revealed. Twenty five years on from eric cantona s infamous kungfu kick, exmanchester united chairman martin edwards. The wonderful letter sir alex ferguson sent to eric cantona after.
It is fergie time, and you will win eric cantona with a. A few years later, his manager, sir alex ferguson, would describe cantona as having brought the canopener and a canopener is precisely what mourinho needs now as. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would. Sir alex ferguson has made a surprising claim about eric cantona. Cantona, however, was on a hot streak, having taken his tally to 10 for the. On january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu kick at a crystal palace fan. Sir alex ferguson has revealed the reasons behind his decision to keep eric cantona at manchester united after his infamous kungfu kick on a crystal palace supporter in 1995. Sir alex ferguson will pull through, insists manchester. 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. Twenty five years on from eric cantonas infamous kungfu kick, exmanchester united chairman martin edwards reveals the shock that rocked. Alex ferguson gives you that passion, that fire in an archive interview with the big issue, manchester united icon eric cantona talks franco, fergie, and fighting the good fight december 1, 2017. Why man utd icon eric cantona was sir alex fergusons. Sir alex ferguson names the first player on his man utd. The french maverick had won four premier league titles.
The wonderful letter sir alex ferguson sent to eric. We have all had stick but then you get something which cuts to your soul and whatever he said to eric cantona, it did. Sir alex ferguson welcomes eric cantona to manchester united. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become. Man utd legend eric cantona opens up on sir alex ferguson. Mesut ozil can be the eric cantona figure jose mourinho needs. Espn fc highlights the key points from former manchester united manager sir alex ferguson s new book, leading, which is to be published on tuesday. Prior to eric s arrival at old trafford in november 1992 united were in 5th place in the premier league table having played 17. 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 bestselling autobiography has now been updated to offer reflections on events at manchester united since his retirement as well as his teachings at the harvard business school, a night at the oscars and a boat tour round the hebrides, where he passed unrecognised. To have someone like sir alex ferguson back you like he did and. 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. Portrait of the artist who changed english football, tells how sir alex ferguson persuaded eric cantona not to quit manchester united feeling persecuted by the fa, eric. 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. 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. Sir alex ferguson says david beckham had to leave manchester united because the former england captain thought he was bigger than the manager. Eric cantona is backing his former boss and mentor to. What sir alex ferguson and eric cantona did in manchester. Eric cantona you may find another beckham or ronaldo, but never ever will you find another sir alex ferguson. Mar 09, 2019 chris smalling has revealed how sir alex ferguson and eric cantona reacted in the dressing room to manchester uniteds win against paris saintgermain in midweek united made champions league. Eric cantona was sir alex fergusons key signing at old.
Men sport serialises a new book about manchester united legend eric cantona, which tells the full story of the old trafford icon. The frenchman became an instant hit at old trafford, winning four english topflight crowns and two fa cups. Nov 26, 2015 eric cantona was sir alex fergusons key signing at old trafford and new letter proves how much manchester united boss admired the frenchman. Eric cantona, manchester united, sir alex ferguson. What sir alex ferguson told manchester united legend eric.
Eric wanted to go sort out the cop he insisted hed kill that f. Mar 06, 2019 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. Sir alex ferguson on being offered the england job. Cantona had to be restrained by sir alex ferguson and manchester united squad when he was punched in the head by a police officer after draw against galatasaray, claims roy keane cantona was sent off in the closing seconds for insulting. Sep 22, 2015 in his new book, sir alex ferguson discloses he wanted pep guardiola to succeed him, made more than his players and briefly considered signing mario balotelli. Sir alex ferguson names the first player on his man utd dream xi teamsheet from eric cantona and roy keane to cristiano ronaldo, wayne rooney, and ryan giggs, manchester united were formidable for the bestpart of sir alex f. Former manchester united manager sir alex fergusons new book, leading, is to be published on tuesday, and here espn fc highlights the key points revealed by the scot who won an incredible. Eric cantona was immune from sir alex ferguson s infamous hairdryer. Portrait of the artist who changed english football, tells how sir alex ferguson persuaded eric cantona not to quit manchester united. Nov 11, 2017 exmanchester united player lee sharpe has explained what really happened in the dressing room after eric cantonas infamous kungfu kick on a crystal palace supporter in january 1995. Cantona scored 77 goals in 171 appearances for united, helping the club to win four premier league titles and two fa cups in his iconic fiveyear spell at old trafford. The footballing world is hoping that sir alex ferguson can recover after the legendary manchester united manager needed emergency surgery. The frenchman 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. 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.
Chris smalling has revealed how sir alex ferguson and eric cantona reacted in the dressing room to manchester uniteds win against paris saintgermain in midweek united made champions league. 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. What sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after kungfu kick. Sep 22, 2015 espn fc highlights the key points from former manchester united manager sir alex fergusons new book, leading, which is to be published on tuesday. This book is an autobiography written by himself about his feelings on some of his best players.
Man utd legend eric cantona opens up on sir alex ferguson tactic used to help him manchester united legend eric cantona revealed how his former boss sir alex ferguson got the best out of him in an. What sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after kungfu. 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 was brought to the managers. Sir alex ferguson sent former manchester united star eric cantona a heartfelt letter after his decision to retire from the club aged just 32. How alex ferguson talked the frenchman back from the brink 25 january 2020 on january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu. Aug 21, 2019 sir alex ferguson famously sent a letter to eric cantona when he left manchester united in 1997, in which he admitted that not winning the european cup was starting to get to him. Twenty five years on from eric cantonas infamous kungfu kick, exmanchester united chairman martin edwards. 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. Manchester uniteds captain eric cantona may not have even ended up at manchester united if not for a phone call from sir alex ferguson. Sir alex ferguson doesnt get much wrong butsome may be surprised by his comments about eric cantona. May 10, 2018 eric cantona hailed fighter sir alex ferguson before the legendary manchester united manager left intensive care. Sir alex fergusons harleydavidson road trip to convince. How alex ferguson talked the frenchman back from the brink. My autobiography is a football book, not just a news tornado sir alex fergusons new revealall book lifts the lid on his biggest clashes but its more than a news tornado.
Sir alexander chapman ferguson cbe born 31 december 1941 is a scottish former football manager and player who managed manchester united from 1986 to 20. Eric cantona pinpoints what he loved most about playing. Sir alex ferguson s 25 years at manchester united in quotes by benji inwood, november 4, 2011. This book is about the beginning of sir alex s football career, until the year 2000. Sir alex ferguson and eric cantona joined dressingroom celebrations as ole gunnar solskjaer hailed manchester uniteds momentous victory at psg as a. Ferguson persuaded his star man not to quit to club while serving a ninemonth ban read more related articles. Sir alex fergusons touching letter to eric cantona when he decided to hang up his boots prematurely in 1997 has been doing the rounds again. Manchester united legends eric cantona and sir alex. The manager may have signed the likes of eric cantona and roy keane at the start of his reign, but there were plenty of flops as well. Sep 22, 2015 sir alex ferguson sent former manchester united star eric cantona a heartfelt letter after his decision to retire from the club aged just 32. If ever there was one player, anywhere in the world, that was made for manchester united. And nowhere in the world will you find 75,000 plus fans singing the name of a former player at nearly every.
This letter from sir alex ferguson he published in his book leading. Sir alex ferguson made some amazing signings during his 26 years at manchester united but he didnt get it right every time. 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. Ferguson and cantona vulnerability and strength tom.
Thats sir alex ferguson s view of eric cantona, whom he took to manchester united in november 1992. Fergie and cantona join man utd party in dressing room as. 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. Sir alex fergusons touching man utd letter to eric cantona.