Leeds United 1992/1993 Repro Home - #7 Eric Cantona
Size : L (76x56)
Condition : Excellent Condition
⚪ King Eric’s Yorkshire Chapter
Leeds United Home 1992/93 – The shirt worn by Eric Cantona in his final months with Leeds, fresh off winning the last First Division title before the Premier League era.
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👕 Jersey Overview – Leeds United Home 1992/93:
• Produced by Admiral, the kit featured the classic all-white Leeds tradition with subtle jacquard patterns and royal blue & yellow trim.
• The Thistle Hotels sponsor and embroidered club crest gave it a clean yet iconic early ’90s look.
• Worn by Eric Cantona, the mercurial French forward, whose flair and vision made him one of the most exciting players in English football.
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🌟 Key Player – Eric Cantona:
• Joined Leeds in 1992 and quickly became a cult hero.
• Known for his trademark upturned collar, audacious chips, and ability to change a game with moments of brilliance.
• In the 1992 Charity Shield, Cantona scored a hat-trick against Liverpool — a statement performance.
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🏆 Leeds United’s 1992/93 Season:
• Entered as reigning First Division champions (1991/92), the last before the Premier League began.
• Struggled to replicate their title-winning form in the new Premier League, finishing 17th.
• European adventure ended early with a defeat to Rangers in the European Cup (Battle of Britain).
• Mid-season, Cantona made a shock transfer to Manchester United, where he would cement his legend.
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đź§ Legacy of the Kit:
• This shirt captures the end of an era — Leeds as champions, Cantona in white, and the dawn of the Premier League.
• For fans, it’s both a nostalgic reminder of glory and a bittersweet farewell to one of the game’s greatest entertainers.
• Today, it’s a grail jersey for collectors, representing Leeds’ brief reign at the top and Cantona’s short but unforgettable spell at Elland Road.