It was the action that would define a career. For all the brilliance on the pitch, it is a moment of madness at Selhurst Park that Eric Cantona has become best known.
The Manchester United star reacted angrily having been abused by Crystal Palace fan Matthew Simmons. He launched himself into the crown, performing his now infamous kung fu kick that would earn him a lengthy FA ban, costing him the French captaincy and the threat of a prison sentence, that was later reduced to 120 hours community service
But what about the man who provoked him? Simmons faced a court trial, that would see yet more violence, as he maintained his innocence. United would drop points on their trip to south London, drawing 1-1 with the Eagles, as Cantona was sent-off for a challenge on Richard Shaw.
