Eric Cantona: The Moments That Made Them

The Rest Is Football

Goalhanger

Sports, Soccer, Football

4.4 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 February 2026

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Was Manchester United’s signing of Eric Cantona the greatest transfer in Premier League history? What was it about him that earned special treatment from Sir Alex Ferguson? And would a maverick like Cantona survive in today’s game? Gary, Alan and Micah dive into the extraordinary, chaotic and unforgettable career of one of football’s true enigmas. From title-winning brilliance to controversy, bans and that infamous kick, they explore how Cantona changed Manchester United forever. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:21.4	In our latest episode of Premier League greats, the moments that made them, We're focusing on, well, one of the most
1:29.1	iconic footballers of our lifetime, as much off the pitch as possibly on the pitch. Also,
1:36.3	a friend of the podcast, won the title with two different clubs. Correct. Different titles.
1:42.5	Yeah. Yes.
1:46.2	A certain King Eric.
1:48.8	Eric Cantan are the one and only.
1:52.9	We spoke to him, didn't we, during the Euros in Berlin.
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