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Eric Cantona reveals inspiration for 1995 seagulls comment: ‘It just came out’

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Former Manchester United star says his near 30-year silence on subject has been his revenge on the press

It was one of the most baffling utterances ever made by a footballer.

When Eric Cantona said at a 1995 press conference: “When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea,” everyone was left scratching their heads.

Continue reading…Former Manchester United star says his near 30-year silence on subject has been his revenge on the pressIt was one of the most baffling utterances ever made by a footballer.When Eric Cantona said at a 1995 press conference: “When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea,” everyone was left scratching their heads. Continue reading…