Did Eric Cantona Wear Studs?
On 25 January, 1995, Eric Cantona Hurled Himself Studs-First into One of the Most Unforgettable Moments in Premier League History And, Apparently, Alex...
On 25 January, 1995, Eric Cantona hurled himself studs-first into one of the most unforgettable moments in Premier League history and, apparently, Alex Ferguson didn't come down too hard on his talisman at the time.
Why did Eric Cantona wear his collar up?
Cantona was superstitious as many other footballers were, and on this occasion, it is said that after feeling a twinge of sciatica, he decided to wear the collar up, possibly to remind him of the importance of that famous posture.
What did Matthew Simmons say to Eric Cantona?
Matthew Simmons was the man who came running down and ended up feeling Cantona's studs thumped on his chest. He was alleged to have told him “F*** off back to France, you French b******” – but Mr Simmons maintains he merely said something along the lines of “it's an early bath for you”.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
