Cantona in 5 nominations in Barclays Premier League's 20 Seasons Award

I am sure that Sir Alex did tune a bit on Cantona but he had been an established player even when he was still playing in the French League and then Leeds United. He is intelligent, yes. He is smart and seems to use the minimum energy required to get a goal. He and David Ginola perhaps are the 2 most talented French players who did not get adequate recognition by their FA to play in their national team.

Hi :) Cantona was such a mesmerizing player that when he was banned for the kungfu kick incident, football seemed a bit less interesting for me in that period. I was surprised and shocked when he announced his retirement. It was just not the same without him in the team. But Manchester United kept her balance and went on winning more trophies after Cantona had retired. I remember Paul Ince. He was like a bulldog in midfield, ready to take down any ball and players that was going his way. Blackburn was awesome in that championship-winning season with Alan Shearer. In Aston Villa, all that I can remember is the goal Peter Whithe scored in the Europeon Cup final against Bayern Munich in 1982. Those are sweet memories of the old days. Days when we were growing up and getting old. Times when we were building up our careers and families. It is nice to let those moments to go back in our thoughts even if for just awhile, like you said. :)

Hiya jkct, Mesmerizing player indeed and it was a pity about that kung fu kick incident. I thought that when he retired he might play somewhere else you know private Club or train Kiddies or something like that. Yes I am glad that they managed to do well Manchester United I did watch Paul Ince a few times being over here it has always been more difficult to get to watch any kind of Match. Have always like Alan Shearer as well for my kids he was a kind of hero for them too. Aston Villa I hope that they do well in the future too as I lived close to where they are. Well now it´s all Messi and Andrés Iniesta and Iker Casillas as well. Okay there are others but these are the ones always being mentioned too and Raul Garcia too.xxx

I remember you mentioned before that you used to stay in Wolverhampton, that is near Birmingham where Aston Villa is. Barcelona and Real Madrid are the teams of the moment and they do play wonderful football. Is Osasuna the team in where you are staying now? :)

I always have a feeling that he did not really present all the potential he had in football. And to retire at just 30 years old really broke my heart at that time. Maybe he did the right thing as all my memories of him are when he was at his prime.

why?? everyone had a different hobbies my friend

football is number one favourite sports in this football yanzalong!!

@yanzalong Which sport do you like? Cycling(as seen from your avatar)? Badminton(since you are from Indonesia)? I am sure there is an activity that could get you to want to watch it regardless of the time. Yes, I have been a big lover of football since I was 14.

yes of course jkct when the announcement date??

It will be on 15 May 2012.

Cantona is definitely deserved all that he is nominated for in my opinion. He was a special footballer who helped Sir Alex to win his first premiership crown and lay the foundation for the Manchester United Dynasty until today. He was also a footballer with his own styles. Thanks for your kind words. I really appreciate that.