He played with Eric Cantona so has experience of talented but tempremental characters. Here is part of an interview regarding Eric:
What was your relationship like with Eric Cantona?
Eric was a fantastic player, a strange guy, his own man. I had a decent enough relationship with him. He rented my house for two years so my wife got friendly with his wife, but we never really socialised together. On the field, it was a really great partnership, I thought. I’m still convinced that if I’d been playing against Crystal Palace what happened wouldn’t have occurred. It’s only my theory but I used to know when Eric had completely lost it. I’d see his eyes go a little bit blacker than usual, and I’d know that for the next five minutes I’d better keep an eye on him. If there was any sorting out to do, I’d say, 'Leave it to me Eric, I’ll boot him for you. Calm down and we’ll be alright.' But I’d been injured against Newcastle and I was out for four or five games so I was listening to it on the radio and I remember thinking, 'You’ve really gone and done it this time'.
If Hughes recognises Adels talent and can tap into it it could be a good fit
What was your relationship like with Eric Cantona?
Eric was a fantastic player, a strange guy, his own man. I had a decent enough relationship with him. He rented my house for two years so my wife got friendly with his wife, but we never really socialised together. On the field, it was a really great partnership, I thought. I’m still convinced that if I’d been playing against Crystal Palace what happened wouldn’t have occurred. It’s only my theory but I used to know when Eric had completely lost it. I’d see his eyes go a little bit blacker than usual, and I’d know that for the next five minutes I’d better keep an eye on him. If there was any sorting out to do, I’d say, 'Leave it to me Eric, I’ll boot him for you. Calm down and we’ll be alright.' But I’d been injured against Newcastle and I was out for four or five games so I was listening to it on the radio and I remember thinking, 'You’ve really gone and done it this time'.
If Hughes recognises Adels talent and can tap into it it could be a good fit
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