The echo rebel legends semifinals the echo wants you to help pick the best cork sports star since 1970 to be in with a chance to win a 200 voucher vote for your favourite rebel legends each day, with the final this thursday. Jan 16, 2021 there is a bit in one book think it is cantona the rebel but i might be wrong where there is a part about fergie allowing cantona to come late or not in dress code and after a while when all the team was under the strict rule eric suddenly changed and followed everything by the book. Curiously a much better book than auclairs autobiography of thierry henry, possibly. Cantona,when you read this book you will discover what makes eric the star that he was, and the man that he was. Gasps as a rebel is sent to prison the independent the. This book is is no hagiography and quite unique in many respects for a sports biography autobiography. In 1966 an event happened that changed english football forever. Set against his achievements in football was a poor disciplinary record for much of his career, including a 1995 conviction for an assault on an abusive spectator for which he received an eight. And as much as we collectively remain in thrall to his footballing genius, it is his. How to describe eric a harleydavidsonriding, collarturnedup, french rebel genius. Marrying a deep knowledge of cantonas impact on the pitch with soulful, pinsharp insight into the heart and head of this complex character, this is nothing less than the definitive biography of a.
Especially the one from sir alex at manchester town hall. Its tempting fantona choose sides in a biography, particularly when its the biography of a man who has simultaneously been deified and vilified by the same society, at the same frame of time. As close as youre ever likely to get to a cantona autobiography, this book features interviews. Well leave the last word to another genius full of personality, eric cantona. Aug 06, 2009 an artist, in my eyes, is someone who can lighten up a dark room. Cantona is affectionately nicknamed by manchester united fans as king eric and was voted as the teams greatest ever player by inside united magazine. As noted in this article, he was a footballing genius, poet and cod philosopher king and often as gnomic as a sphinx. Feb 01, 2015 watch eric cantona the rebel genius large71 on dailymotion. Watch eric cantona the rebel genius large71 on dailymotion. In this book, auclair intertwined the highs and the lows acntona the story right from the very beginning in a little household full of first off, this book is. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Goes into great detail on the 250 days that cantona was suspended.
The rebel who would be king leading french football journlist philippe auclair has interviewed over 200 key protagonists in cantonas career, searching for the man behind the myth. Eric cantona the rebel genius the legend from old trafford hd. If you are a manchester united fan born in 1975, then eric cantona is, and always will be, the king. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. You may not be perplexed to enjoy every book collections cantona the rebel who. Eric cantona the rebel genius stop it reactions ryan keeney. Eric cantona was gifted to the world on the 24th of may in marseille, and was set on a collision course with english football from his birth. Cantona the rebel who would be king turbulent life of eric. An artist, in my eyes, is someone who can lighten up a dark room. Eric cantona arrived at manchester united in 1992, starting an era of unprecedented success. Eric daniel pierre cantona, semiretired footballer, now actor, poet, painter, photographer and soontobe popsong lyricist, has finally made the transition from rambo to rimbaud.
Arrogant, gifted, mercurial, entrancing, infuriating, creative, violent it is. See more ideas about eric cantona, eric, manchester united football club. Eric cantona epitomised all things french to british football fans. Philippe auclair has interviewed every key player in cantona s life to produce a biography that reveals, for the first time, the heart and inner thoughts of. Of the part i had the endurance to read, got one or two canrona anedoctes, the rest were endless senten cantona is a very interesting character but this book certainly isnt. The premier league what not be what it is today if it wasnt for him. New notebook provides fascinating insight into manchester united legends unique mindset a genius on a football pitch, and a genius with a pen in his hand and a. Many have tried to persuade eric cantona to write his autobiography.
Pemberleyking eric cantonaone mole digging a holethierry henrykickups. Roy keane v juliet murphy the echo wants you to help pick the best cork sports star since 1970 to be in with a chance to win a 200 voucher vote for your favourite rebel legends each day. If you like my work, become a fan on facebook and follow me on twitter. Eric cantona legend, maverick, troubled artist or just plain trouble never distinguished between the two. The rebel who would be king, the united forward had asked referee. For all the heat and noise surrounding his careers infamous episodes, it is for the sheer exuberant beauty of his play that cantona is chiefly remembered by football fans.
The turbulent life of eric cantona may 08, rohit pahari rated it it was amazing. Twenty years have passed since the red mist descended on eric cantona at selhurst. The book gives an honest account of eric s football career both in praise of his genius as a footballer but also his character flaws the tendency to self destruct and the regrets that he never quite performed at his best in europe or for france at a world cup. Im delighted to share the cover of my forthcoming book eric cantona. Sep 14, 2017 eric cantona the rebel genius stop it reactions ryan keeney. This book takes a meticulous look at his impact on a sporting and cultural level, at manchester united and beyond. Numerous interviews, research and indepth analysis tell the story of the man who fans voted as manchester uniteds best ever player. I have never and will never find difference between the pass from pele to carlos alberto in the final of the world cup in 1970, and the poetry of the young rimbaud eric cantona football, and art.
For all the heat and noise surrounding his infamous crystal palace kungfu kick, it is for the sheer exuberant beauty of his play that eric cantona is chiefly remembered by english football fans. I have never and will never find difference between the pass from pele to carlos alberto in the final of the world cup in 1970, and the poetry of the young rimbaud eric cantona id give all the champagne ive ever drunk to be playing alongside cantona in a big european match at old trafford george best this text refers. Published in 2009, its an exceptional work of art, and the definitive study of eric as man, player, and enigma. Sep 26, 2003 footballing genius, amateur philosopher, now successful movie star.
Aug 06, 2009 if you are a manchester united fan born in 1975, then eric cantona is, and always will be, the king. A terrific account of the career of a footballing genius and an unmissa. Eric cantona reveals rebel side by taking pipi out of. Philippe auclair has interviewed every key player in cantona s life to produce a biography that reveals, for the fir more. He was a totem for an era of fellow magicians and mavericks in englands top division. Eric the footballer ended in 1997, eric the actor, poet and more continues. A terrific account of the career of a footballing genius and an unmissable read for. Eric cantona is indisputably one of the most fascinating characters in football. The rebel who would be king on your kindle in under. I learnt so much from this book i didnt know and was tickled by a few of the anecdotes revealed.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read cantona. The rebel who would be king ebook written by philippe auclair. Nov 18, 2019 many have tried to persuade eric cantona to write his autobiography. This unique footballing artist became a true talisman at manchester united, where to this day. The book gives an honest account of erics football career both in praise of his genius as a footballer but also his character flaws the tendency to self destruct and the regrets that he never quite performed at his best in europe or for france at a world cup. Jan 25, 2018 cantona and shaw were involved in a series of clashes during the first half and, according to philippe auclairs book cantona. Ferguson and cantona vulnerability and strength tom mccallum. Cantona competition the rebel who would be king august 4, 2009 philippe auclair, one of frances most passionate and talented football journalists, has written a book on the king. Eric cantona legend, maverick, troubled artist or just plain trouble never saw a need to make a distinction between the two.
Dec 09, 2012 eric cantona was interviewed in an empty theatre, possibly in a bid to justify the documentarys description of the frenchman as footballer, actor, icon, political activist. Cantona on cantona get your head in the game is the first book to tackle the issu. Eric cantona 0 the rebel genius by janee padget 6 years ago 5 minutes. Apr 19, 2010 eric cantona legend, maverick, troubled artist or just plain trouble never saw a need to make a distinction between the two.
Cantona on cantona get your head in the game is the first book to tackle the issue of. When manchester uniteds eric cantona attacked a fan in 1995. In this book, auclair intertwined the highs and the lows acntona the story right from the very beginning in a little household full of first off, this book is my introduction to philippe auclair. Eric cantona the rebel genius stop it reactions youtube. Philippe auclair the definitive biography of one of the most extraordinary men the world of football has ever seen. The first in a brandnew series of poetry books for 57 year olds, created with ks1 teachers. There is a bit in one book think it is cantona the rebel but i might be wrong where there is a part about fergie allowing cantona to come late or not in dress code and after a while when all the team was under the strict rule eric suddenly changed and followed everything by the book. For all the heat and noise surrounding his infamous crystal palace kungfu kick, it is for the sheer exuberant beauty of his play that eric cantona is.
He transformed the team but became even more talismanic when he moved to manchester united, where to this day manchester united fans refer to him as king eric. During a 11 draw at crystal palace, the manchester united forward had lost control, crossing the line in every sense. Eric cantona, footballing genius, poet and the darling of millions of adoring fans, had just been told he was going to prison. Portrait of the artist who changed english football, which is published. The rebel who would be king 1st by philippe auclair isbn. Cantona played for six different french clubs, making his international debut at twentyone, before going to england in 1992 and making an immediate impact with leeds united. But the discussion soon moved on to other issues, including the demonstrations in france. Philippe auclair is a french football journalist, writer, and musician who spent three years of his life writing cantona.
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