Tag: Eric Cantona

Man United news: Pogba backs Martial for big future, and Real Madrid defender on radar

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: Former United midfielder Paul Pogba has backed new signing Anthony Martial to have a bright future at Old Trafford, according to The Sun. The Juventus man has been working closely with the 19-year-old as part of Didier Deschamps’ France squad, and has been impressed what he has seen. “I’m very happy for him, he’s changed clubs now, he’s in the Premier League where he will train with great players and will keep improving,” he said. Louis van Gaal is interested in a…

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The BATH that persuaded Alex Ferguson to bring Eric Cantona to Man United

Jordan Harris

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he decided to bring Eric Cantona to Manchester United after hearing his own players talk about him while somewhat bizarrely joining the squad for a post-game bath, the Daily Mirror report. The Frenchman was part of the Leeds side that went on to win the First Division title in 1992, and looked set to be an important part of Howard Wilkinson’s plans the following season, scoring a hat-trick in both the Charity Shield win over Liverpool, and a league game against Tottenham. And Ferguson…

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Manchester United’s best and worst kits ahead of Adidas strip unveiling

Jordan Harris

As well as the transfer window, the typical football fan gets through the summer months by looking forward to finding out what their side’s new kit is going to look like. At no club is the hype surrounding a new strip so high as it is at Manchester United this summer. The Telegraph report that this year Louis van Gaal’s team will begin their record-breaking £750m deal with Adidas. To justify such a figure, you would imagine the manufacturers feel an immense amount of pressure to produce a kit that…

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