Who is the man Eric Cantona kicked?

Matthew Simmonds
The Frenchman was handed a nine-month suspension from football after kicking Crystal Palace fan Matthew Simmonds after being sent off in the clash in January 1995, where he also pleaded guilty to assault and served a community sentence period.

Why did Cantona kick that guy?

Cantona’s Kung-Fu kick came after Palace ‘fan’ Matthew Simmons was alleged to have abused the Frenchman’s mother in the crudest way possible, insinuating there was a racial tone to Simmons’ verbal assault.

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”.

Which footballer drop kicked a fan?

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-month suspension….

What did hooligan say to Eric Cantona?

It later emerged that supporter has yelled, ‘f*** off back to France you French mother*****,’ and Cantona was then widely praised for trying to literally kick racism out of football.

Did Eric Cantona wear studs?

The fact that the picture was of a rugby boot with metal studs rather than the plastic moulded soles Cantona was wearing was an irrelevance; it was publicity Max Clifford would lie for.

Where is Eric Cantona?

Now residing with his family in Portugal it was rumoured at the start of 2020 that he would rejoin former side Man United as a club ambassador however as yet nothing has been confirmed. In May 2021 Cantona was inducted into the Premier League’s Hall of Fame.

What boots did Eric Cantona wear?

This superb black Nike Tiempo football boot was personally signed by football legend Eric Cantona during a private signing session in Lisbon on November 4th, 2019. The boot comes with an official Icons.com Certificate of Authenticity, which serves as your proof that the signature on the item is 100% genuine.

Why does 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.