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posted 06-10-2008 12:34
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David Davies has written a book
United were infuriated when the FA extended Cantona's punishment beyond the end of the season, but Davies reveals how the enigmatic player did himself no favours when asked to speak at his disciplinary hearing.
"God, I thought," said Davies. "Prepare for fireworks. I recalled a previous French FA hearing when Cantona smacked an official in the face.
"Anything was possible here. In perfectly good English, Eric delivered the most astonishing speech I've ever heard.
"'I would like to apologise to the chairman of the commission,' Eric began. 'I would like to apologise to Manchester United, Maurice Watkins and Alex Ferguson. I like to apologise to my teammates. I want to apologise to the FA. And I would like to apologise to the prostitute who shared my bed last night.'
"Had I honestly heard that? At least two members of the commission certainly hadn't grasped it. Cantona was taking the Mickey. He had to be.
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Last Edit: 06-10-2008 12:35 By And I am the Life.
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posted 06-10-2008 12:39
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Short-changed her, unsatisfactory sexual performance, stale sheets: so many questions, Eric, so many questions.
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