Poolmans curious press conference in which he announced a ‘break’ from football for an undetermined amount of time resembles Cantonas own announcement.  Eric’s speech is shown here as Poolman banned all cameras from his huge Basall Heath based estate today, muttering about his soul being stolen by the lense before retreating into a tent made from a broom handle and a double fitted bed sheet. Season ticket sales for the new season, beginning next wednesday, were said to be around 98% down on predicted sales figures that were produced before Poolmans temporary departure from the sport.