MadDogg
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That explains it. I thought the defending was pretty poor and figured it might have been some low level European team.probably as it was in a testimonial after he retired, so you don't usually see it in his compilations
That explains it. I thought the defending was pretty poor and figured it might have been some low level European team.probably as it was in a testimonial after he retired, so you don't usually see it in his compilations
yeah saw that after I posted it! Well done6 minutes too slow![]()
That run in March and April 1996 when United overhauled Newcastle into top spot. Starting with that Newcastle game, he scored in 6 consecutive league games, grabbing the winner in four 1-0 victories, and a last-minute equaliser in a 1-1 draw. Capped it off in May with the winner in yet another 1-0 victory in the FA Cup Final. What also made that run special was both the calibre of the opposition in turning over all the best teams in England at the time - Newcastle, Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs - and the quality of the goals - the ice-cold downward volley against Newcastle, the chest control and long-range lob over Seaman, the take in a crowded midfield, run and outside-the-box finish against Spurs, and the controlled volley in an awkward position against Liverpool. No easy goals in there, just pulling rabbits out the hat week after week. Rarely has a player produced such a series of singularly influential performances at the exact right time in the season - to not only drag his team-mates over the line, but to break the hearts of the challengers who had led all campaign.
I watched all those goals again last night.That run in March and April 1996 when United overhauled Newcastle into top spot. Starting with that Newcastle game, he scored in 6 consecutive league games, grabbing the winner in four 1-0 victories, and a last-minute equaliser in a 1-1 draw. Capped it off in May with the winner in yet another 1-0 victory in the FA Cup Final. What also made that run special was both the calibre of the opposition in turning over all the best teams in England at the time - Newcastle, Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs - and the quality of the goals - the ice-cold downward volley against Newcastle, the chest control and long-range lob over Seaman, the take in a crowded midfield, run and outside-the-box finish against Spurs, and the controlled volley in an awkward position against Liverpool. No easy goals in there, just pulling rabbits out the hat week after week. Rarely has a player produced such a series of singularly influential performances at the exact right time in the season - to not only drag his team-mates over the line, but to break the hearts of the challengers who had led all campaign.
True, I was just getting tired of saying volley all the time.Not exactly a lob...more a half volley smash
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Cantona and Arsenal will always be about the free kick and his tuba grip. What a goal.I watched all those goals again last night.
"Now what's he going to do?... There is your answer"
The Arsenal one, though, was the most Cantona goal you'll ever see. The ball cleared and bouncing away when out of nowhere Cantona's chest appeared to take control of the situation.
Even when he took it down nobody else but him had an idea what he was about to do.
It was pure Cantona. Power, Poise, Arrogance, Imagination
Met him in a hotel and I'm 6-2 tall and seemed to tower over me - he's a BIG bloke but so fecking skilful and balanced as a player - bloody loved having him at United and must go down as the best signing we ever made in terms of the stepped change at the club. Perfect blend with the young talent coming through at the time.I didn’t realise he was 6’ 3”. Just something about him made me think he was short.
Legend though.
I loved the advert too, clearly still remember the billboard.yeah saw that after I posted it! Well done![]()
That run in March and April 1996 when United overhauled Newcastle into top spot. Starting with that Newcastle game, he scored in 6 consecutive league games, grabbing the winner in four 1-0 victories, and a last-minute equaliser in a 1-1 draw. Capped it off in May with the winner in yet another 1-0 victory in the FA Cup Final. What also made that run special was both the calibre of the opposition in turning over all the best teams in England at the time - Newcastle, Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs - and the quality of the goals - the ice-cold downward volley against Newcastle, the chest control and long-range lob over Seaman, the take in a crowded midfield, run and outside-the-box finish against Spurs, and the controlled volley in an awkward position against Liverpool. No easy goals in there, just pulling rabbits out the hat week after week. Rarely has a player produced such a series of singularly influential performances at the exact right time in the season - to not only drag his team-mates over the line, but to break the hearts of the challengers who had led all campaign.
FairTrue, I was just getting tired of saying volley all the time.
same hereMy first and only real football hero. Hard to express in words what he means to me.
There is a guy who lives in my town who’s wrapped his entire work van in this Cantona advert.1966 was a great year for English Football... Cantona was born
loved that advert from Nike - even had it on my wall.
No. Just no.Ibra tries to emulate him in some ways, but he can't replicate Cantona's image even though he has way more options to promote his own image
Nearly 25 years later Cantona is revered across the world. He still has that aura about him, and always will.Probably the coolest footballer of all-time. Who would be his competition btw? Cruyff, Zidane, Maradona? Socrates? Netzer? While he may have not reached their heights on the pitch (he only spent 5 years at United and for most of the time we were handicapped in Europe by the foreign limit; plus he never properly fit into the French team), I can't think of any other player who would combine arrogance, charisma, talent and unique personality in such a way.
Ibra tries to emulate him in some ways, but he can't replicate Cantona's image even though he has way more options to promote his own image.
No. Just no.
That's precisely my point. The fact that Ibra tries to do that doesn't mean that he succeeds in doing so.Nearly 25 years later Cantona is revered across the world. He still has that aura about him, and always will.
I love Zlatan, but his character is more of an ‘in-joke’ and a slight caricature that he plays up to. However, Cantona was pre internet, and the level of scrutiny on him now would have ridiculous.
Precisely put.Pricesely
zlatan tries so hard to be cool he just ends up looking like a try-hard nerdProbably the coolest footballer of all-time. Who would be his competition btw? Cruyff, Zidane, Maradona? Socrates? Netzer? While he may have not reached their heights on the pitch (he only spent 5 years at United and for most of the time we were handicapped in Europe by the foreign limit; plus he never properly fit into the French team), I can't think of any other player who would combine arrogance, charisma, talent and unique personality in such a way.
Ibra tries to emulate him in some ways, but he can't replicate Cantona's image even though he has way more options to promote his own image.
That is how I will always remember him.Can't have an Eric Cantona appreciation thread without the gif that defines him.
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I do love the man.That is how I will always remember him.
How can you not love the man.
Wow, I haven’t seen that one before.Love this one
Hah. Just to take his surnameI do love the man.
I'd legit have his babies if he asked me nicely enough. Feck genetics.