10 years of English Football after Cantona Alex Hayes and Daniel Ortelli with Xavier Rivoire Ten years have now elapsed since Eric Cantona took the then unusual decision to make the short hop across the Channel and starts his love affair with English football. Less than six months after his arrival he won his first Premier League title with Leeds United. Within a year he had joined Manchester United where he quickly inspired a whole generation of players. The French Revolution examines how, a decade on, the Premier League has now become the favourite playground for French footballers, whether they be internationals or bit-part players. Among the absorbing stories included here are the part Rocheteau, the former "Green Angel", played in Cantona's departure for England ; how Houllier and Wenger started their French evolutions ; why Desailly, who was on the shopping list of all the major European clubs, ended up at Chelsea ; and how Petit and Vieira, wearing Arsenal shirts, changed the role of the defensive mildfielder in England. Apart from serving as a reminder of the unprecedented number of successes that have emerged from France in the last ten years, The French Revolution, provides numerous extra insights from passionate supporters, influential agents and the physios and training staff ; and many of the French superstars and squad players reveal what they really think of the Premier League, the fans, the food, the press and the British way of life. Never before has there been such a wonderful array of Gallic talents available in England. From success stories such as Silvestre to raising stars like Vignal, from explorers such as Ginola and Leboeuf to innovators like Tigana, The French Revolution, is the definitive encyclopedia of the French footballers who found fame, fortune and happiness on the football fields of England. THE FRENCH REVOLUTION - £ 15.99 MAINSTREAM PUBLISHING Available in all book stores in the UK and on line : www.amazon.co.uk