"Eric was up there with the best!" | Keane and Neville reflect on Cantona's impact on Man Utd

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Roy Keane and Gary Neville explained just how important Eric Cantona's impact was at Manchester United as the Frenchman's former two clubs take each other on at Elland Road.
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[@michaelrollinson7371]

“I don’t play against an opponent - I play against the idea of loosing.” Eric Cantona. Absolute hero of my childhood.

[@JF1908x]

Losing, not loosing.

[@mrsoikawa]

@@JF1908x Eric was a staunch grammatist lol

[@babapojs5686]

" 66 was a great year for English football Eric was born."

[@babapojs5686]

Only the one king is english football and the one and one only Eric the king cantona

[@leorosa]

people and spelling loss/losing as loose/loosing smh , how many times do you see that.

[@bigc181]

"good lad for a night out" - can you imagine Keano leading the troops into a Wetherspoons on an away trip

[@newstreetbridge834]

Cantona was a one off. At a team day out at the horse racing back in the day, they were being urinated on by a large group of Liverpool fans in the stand above. In true Eric fashion, he ran straight up the stairs on his own, swinging punches at them. Legend.

[@onlyweatherlol93]

Nobody would mess with that group lmaooo

[@leedavis6000]

😭😭😭

[@salfordnick5336]

🤣🤣

[@steffevans7464]

Hahahahha

[@sunbro9133]

Two of my childhood heroes here! Robbie and Roy are two legends. 🇮🇪

[@joesgaragedoorservice7506]

Robbie so under rated

[@ThisisArtSoitis]

@@joesgaragedoorservice7506 If Lippi wasnt sacked at Inter it could have been an even bigger career. Christian Vieri, Ivan Zamorano, Ronaldo, Hakan Sukur, Alvaro Recoba and Robbie Keane. He was getting mins to.

[@Teddyisoffline]

@@joesgaragedoorservice7506 definitely

[@abdirisakawes6544]

Great legends

[@TheSWCantina]

@@ThisisArtSoitis I think he was too young for that move. Far too many big names on that team for Robbie to get his chance

[@alienj272]

90s was the best era for everything. Legend Cantona

[@michaelblythe6525]

You obviously didn’t live in the 60s 70s or 80s then

[@jachnoavhnvaon]

90s is when football turned from a sport into a business. Soul destroying and the worst decade.

[@alienj272]

@Lukey Chadders the 90s was the last of the real game, all that take over etc and business came after year 2000. But there again takeovers helped the lower league team get all way to Premier to live a dream even if it only lasts a season! But after 2000 foot became just money!

[@1who4me]

90s was the last great decade in all major sports. Now sports are boring and bland.

[@alienj272]

@Ben yep totally agree. I find the 90s was also like the peek of evolution of humanity then we seem to go backwards and want to relive history! In the 90s we had "choose life" lol. Just life seemed good aswell. Best era for many many things.

[@Devypocalypse]

Cantona was a catalyst for the whole PL era. Immense influence. Think about this, he was in English football six seasons and won five leagues (one the first division with Leeds). The one season he didn't win was when he was suspended for most of it. Levels of influence, and I say this as a Liverpool supported...and to think Souness turned down bringing him to Liverpool! 🤦

[@lexkanyima2195]

In 1995 he should have never kick the jerk, but Man U are struggling even before the incident

[@Big.Wang.Zhang99]

@@lexkanyima2195 he should have. Makes my blood boil that fans can dish out abuse every single week but somebody does something back and people complain.

[@Devypocalypse]

@@lexkanyima2195 the guy turned out to be an English Defense League member or something like that. As Cantona himself said after knowing that and been asked if he had any regrets...he regretted not kicking him harder.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@Big.Wang.Zhang99 i know

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@Devypocalypse he had no remorse

[@davethered7851]

Brilliant tribute to Eric from Roy Keane ooh aah Cantona 🙌🏻

[@ryancrofts4358]

Absolutely and you can easily tell how Roy Keane admired Eric Cantona and how he felt privileged to play alongside him.

[@jimjones3287]

Was looking for this. They used to sing it all the time. ooh aah cantona I said ooh aah cantona.

[@isao2952]

could listen to Keane talk about football for hours

[@jakehyams8659]

Until you realise it's all just "character" "desire" "personality" and "winning football matches on a Saturday"

[@Cheximus]

I know what you mean. Robbie has a way with words unlike no other.

[@noelyking400]

@@Cheximus Shakespeare

[@isao2952]

@@jakehyams8659 well football is just kicking a ball over a line into a net

[@jakehyams8659]

@@isao2952 no it's about character, desire and personality according to ya boy Roy

[@tris421]

Cantona was the bridge between the old and new era of English football. If he had played a few years later he'd be lauded higher these days. Extravagant but understated at the same time absolutely world class. And still grossly underrated by neutrals in terms of the impact he had for both Man Utd and the Premier League.

[@barrysmale8060]

Nope. Bergkamp

[@freeandeasyyeahright]

@@barrysmale8060 I'm a United fan but loved Bergkamp. It's not either-or, though. Both wonderful, majestic footballers.

[@barrysmale8060]

@@freeandeasyyeahright the comment about Cantona being the link to modern football I understood but I honestly think Bergkamp was most important from that aspect

[@freeandeasyyeahright]

@@barrysmale8060 Yeah I think Bergkamp was possibly the first 'established superstar' signing from abroad in the post-1992 era to come in and forge a legacy. He was, without question, one of the most significant figures in shaping the Prem to what it's evolved in to now. Klinsmann was probably the first 'superstar' of the era to arrive, and had a stunning season in that first Spurs spell, but can't be considered as influential as Bergkamp or Cantona. I guess what that did show was the growing draw of the PL.

[@BigTone999]

Bergkamp never had the mentality of Cantona. Cantona was a clutch player, probably only Didier came close interms of important goals.

[@rahulbhatt3431]

One of the all-time greats. What a player Cantona was. And I'm a Arsenal fan.

[@devonhaigh6642]

If anyone didnt know why Eric was so good just look at his stats including assists he was good at scoring but his most valualble attribute was his creativity he had 156 games 70 goals and 56 assists

[@freeandeasyyeahright]

THAT assist for Dennis v Spurs! 🔥🔥

[@bobbybobstar1496]

You haven't explained anything poppet.

[@EbonixD]

@@freeandeasyyeahright Eric's favourite moment

[@stuartsummers1881]

A

[@richardjones3792]

I underestimated the amount of assists, Almost a goal involvement in every game...he was my favourite player growing up, the collar, the temper, the ability...even as a kid, when he kicked the chavvy scumbag Palace fan, my respect went even higher. You can bet most players thought "good on you, Eric".

[@mrsandhu19801]

Eric was my favourite premiership player in the 90s, Such a superstar!

[@gustavbrinkel5489]

about as good as pukki

[@ForeverEngland76]

@@gustavbrinkel5489 OK 👍 Gustav , thanks for your nonsense comment. 🙄 Do you know what a capital letter is? 👋

[@hulk8384]

@@gustavbrinkel5489 lol

[@MFletch87]

I wore my football jersey with collar up. The guy is a legend.

[@hulk8384]

@@ForeverEngland76 what bro? I just laughed

[@ianworley8169]

Never underestimate the love and esteem in which Eric Cantona is held by fans at Manchester United. If ever a statue should be erected of any ex-player, the majority of fans would vote for Cantona, over all others. A player who won the French title with Marseille, then the following season with Leeds, then the first of four titles with United, ending 26 years in the wilderness. That season was the start of United's almost total domination, until Ferguson left. United fans all know that first title was thanks to Eric Cantona. Liverpool were offered Cantona and turned Marseille down. We took him from the hated Leeds. There's much talk of club legends at United, and above them all sits King Eric.

[@jamesrarity2648]

Tell that to the fan who he karate kicked in the face... knob

[@balipotom]

For me it will be Roy kean so underrated 🔥 and king Eric's up there too Absolutely love them both. Come on yanited 🔥

[@MIK23458]

Not just Man U fans. By most football fans and people generally. The guy was a legend and Man U sure benefitted from his tenure at the club. I wish he had come to my club Arsenal.

[@rube3k969]

There are no characters like Cantona in today's game. I loved to watch him and I'm an Arsenal fan

[@greatestanalyser2354]

It’s not the players faults though. Basketball players, boxers, American footballers etc, they can do what they want and it ain’t that deep especially black athletes. In football, a black footballer can’t dye their hair without the media and fans having a go

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

@@greatestanalyser2354 I don't understand what you're saying in relation to the original comment lol. I think the point is these days you don't get as many alpha male personalities anymore. It's a generational thing. Men were men before whereas these days they take longer to mature, if ever lol. In the sports you mentioned they were far tougher back in the 90s and before

[@greatestanalyser2354]

TheRealest 811 the original comment is basically saying they aren’t Mavericks in todays game anymore, which I agree with but at the same time mavericks can’t be mavericks in todays game

[@greatestanalyser2354]

TheRealest 811 I know what you mean but at the same time the World has gotten soft. What mavericks were doing back in the day, they can’t do it now cause people will cry about it. We can’t blame these players, society as a whole is at fault

[@jonathanpadgett8258]

Pains me to say it as a leeds fan but what a man and player king Eric was.. never see characters today not only in football but life. Legend

[@wakstar1]

Just love to hear Roy’s respect for the man and the player.

[@Aitch2020]

King Eric will always be loved and remembered at united.

[@Rafabenitez01]

I’m a Liverpool fan but could appreciate the class of Cantona , you could see him looking around the pitch and assessing constantly- great football brain . He was recommended to fergie by houllier too .😩

[@ianworley8169]

Much respect for your comments. Bitter rivals, but the two greatest clubs in English football.

[@rayfinkle8860]

He went to united cos Sheffield Wednesday took too long over the deal, and he left leeds because he had an affair with Lee Chapman's wife! Nothing to do with houllier telling fergie he was a great player.

[@Rafabenitez01]

@@rayfinkle8860 fergie was lying then ? It’s in his autobiography.

[@rayfinkle8860]

@B Noswal , I didn't say he was lying, just that he didn't sign for united just because houllier recommended him.

[@bighas96]

@@rayfinkle8860 so fergie was lying then by your point? Lol

[@rsfez09]

Cantona great player. One of the greats to play in the Premiership. Enjoyed watching him.

[@RandomnessTube.]

Cantona demanded brilliance from the players around him without saying much he turned up in the big moments an absolute cult hero with great balance and skill he played football as an art he will always be my childhood hero.

[@jackmurphy6864]

He vanished in most of the big European games and for France too. He was also playing in a very weak league at the time.

[@mufc20timesbitches36]

@@jackmurphy6864 lololololololol. A very weak league? What exactly do you smoke in your crack pipe? I suppose when Blackburn won it the year before it was very feeble. Got to be a scouser? Such a weak league it only took thirty years.

[@LordFlashheart.11]

Quality player, great passer, touch, important goals and strong. Should be a statue of him

[@pricey6177]

Growing up a United fan Eric was unbelievable for us and helped set the foundation for what we became in the 90’s and 2000’s. Feel for the younger generations that didn’t see him or don’t bring his name up when it comes to the best of the best premier league players

[@babapojs5686]

" 66 was a great year for English football Eric was born."

[@flexwilliams3783]

@@babapojs5686 was that quote on billboards in the UK?

[@declanshanahan3888]

He was a rock and roll footballer. Ask anyone who didn't support Utd they would agree. Brilliant and off his head. Would score a brilliant goal one week get sent off the next. Go to an away game away in Turkey and have it with the old bill. Absolute legend 🤣 And was brilliant, he was educated, knew about art and literature and lived in a modest house with his Mrs. Then age 30, said that's it for me, I'm off to be an actor. 🤣And he's actually good at it as well.

[@neilrafferty2097]

Wonderful stuff from Roy Keane .

[@damienhostey7804]

66 was a great year for English football Eric was born

[@lisabradley9288]

We could do with king Eric Cantona playing for us now! What a Legend, I miss him! Was one of my favourite players!

[@davd1986]

Love somebody the way Roy Keane loves saying 'character' and 'personality'

[@darrenbowen3027]

I was a teenager when I saw him united and he had a awesome touch on the football. Definitely the best player I've ever seen live on a football pitch

[@rohithraman6488]

His seagulls speech was legendary

[@silkali007]

I'm a United fan because of Eric, I'm from Ipswich and I remember standing outside the stadium one Saturday morning with a couple of my friends aching to get in and about 5 mins into the game a guy selling tickets gave us some that were left over we sat in at the time called South stand. Ipswich did win 2-1 I just remember marvelling watching Cantona and his presence on the pitch. That was it I followed Ipswich but I supported Eric and have been supporting them (Man Utd) since 93.

[@rael1999]

Not just his performances but his influence to all around him. He was the catalyst that lit the fire under United. Thanks Leeds.

[@peterjones2834]

Long live the King Cantona.

[@BigMadAndy]

Still feel Keane and Cantona should’ve been cast in Fight Club

[@fomg199]

No just no

[@whoknew2273]

Its his job lol

[@Glynnermang]

Says a lot about Cantona when you hear Roy Keane's respect for him.

[@bodmontingunruly2035]

whenever my dad sees ManU play or Eric on tv, he always tells me that Eric Cantona was something else, seeing him with the collars up made everyone want to watch United just a bit more

[@CraigCairney83]

Eric was the first real superstar of the early 90s Premiership era. Collar up, chest puffed out! Legend!!

[@Big.Wang.Zhang99]

Yea absolute legend, people don't realise the impact he had on that United squad.

[@HPLovecraftsCat87]

Nearly as good as Mickey Quinn.

[@RFED2O]

Typical Utd players sticking together

[@RFED2O]

Henry best striker ever in the Premiership...Bergkamp best player ever in the Premiership

[@ryancrofts4358]

Yes and he was one of the big differences for Man United that was no doubt the best signing in the long run by Sir Alex Ferguson during his time at Man United

[@rockwild737]

Eric had an aura that was unmatched and a way of viewing the game that was unique.

[@hamdanjantan3462]

Roy Keane seldom praised about other players but the way he described about the king cantona left a goose bumb in me. Hail the king Cantona

[@thelolguy007]

We all remember how great Eric was. A true United Legend. But You know when Roy is bigging up someone they are the real deal.

[@mohdhasyudin111]

For me he is the king.. And he makes me support and love this club more than myself. Now when I see man Utd team, I feel sad and disappointed. I'm really living in past.

[@anandmorris]

Don't worry you are not alone on that front, I think all us Utd fans are living in the past.

[@ii9714]

How I wish United had a player similar to Eric now

[@IIJAMZYII]

They have Ronaldo

[@cleehomes]

@@IIJAMZYII Ronaldo is way past his best and his lack of work rate has a negative effect on the rest of the team! But he was a superstar in his first spell with United! Eric is and always will be the King!

[@joshvir262]

Fernandes

[@adamg9523]

@@cleehomes the biggest myth in football “his work rate”

[@johnnewlands159]

There are no players in the world like Cantona.

[@rogermoore3991]

Eric was all magical. King Eric ❤️🙏

[@ericthekingthekingtheking4842]

October 1st 1995 cantonas return against liverpool,the north stand was half built and the hype that was around that game il never forget, what an era and time to be a utd fan

[@matthewhoult7641]

Eric will always be my favourite player 🙌

[@ElectricSoulShow]

Before Manchester United he was already a Legend at Leeds United.. always remember that..

[@anne-mariecallanan4290]

Eric what a legend always there when united were in trouble I remember it vivitly

[@joelloyd5268]

He really was something special what a time that was I'll never forget Eric Cantonas time at United brilliant to look back on

[@SealClubber]

Cantona was my first football idol, finished 5 seasons in England with 5 titles. A true one off.

[@adb8411]

Miss unpredictable Mavericks like Cantona in the game these days..and I’m a Chelsea fan

[@JohnSmith-kb5ku]

I know what you mean. Same goes for Brian Clough. These people had personality and the game is so commercialised, we’ve lost a bit of it. Fortunately, we still have Keane in the studio. He’s got more personality than half the premiership.

[@jaredjones2443]

Whats being a chelsea fan got to do with it? Chelsea were a mid table team when Cantona was at united. Watching him play would have been better than watching Chelsea do nothing every year

[@adb8411]

@@jaredjones2443 as in I didn’t particularly like Cantona at the time ( early nineties) ..by the way Chelsea’s record against Man Utd in that era was one of the best if not the best out of all the other teams around..so don’t give me the “better than watching Chelsea do nothing every year” line please

[@jaredjones2443]

@@adb8411 so you were lifting the we beat man united but still finished 10th and 11th trophy each year trophy well done. Except cantonas final year where you were 6th. I think I will give you that line again x

[@adb8411]

@@jaredjones2443 maybe it was because you had Cantona that you actually started winning Championships..I’d argue that you weren’t far off being a mid table team yourselves until he arrived..in fact maybe you were

[@KennyIMO]

I loved Cantona, i was gutted when he retired early, he could of played a couple more seasons but that was Eric, he did things his way

[@sean8736]

I was also gutted,I remember my mother told me when she heard it on the news,I didn't believe her at first,I think he was only 31.

[@davidthomas7032]

Would he of been remembered as well as he was in his prime trying to squeeze last seasons in the later of his career ? probs not that’s why he still regarded as the best

[@Silverman10]

Only two years more and he would win the treble.. our best team + Cantona…

[@lukepatterson8501]

Apart from a couple of great goals in the 97 season hard for me to say but he was a shadow of his former self

[@thestubris]

@@lukepatterson8501 Yep. He was finished that season. It was still a shock when he retired..but he was clearly not himself that last year.

[@josephscott565]

For me Cantona is the most iconic premier league player of all time, every kid played football with their collar up and chest puffed out in the 90s

[@cubz619]

Cantona brings joy to keanes voice ...... that says something about the man

[@fasthracing]

Not really a UTD fan but would sometimes get tickets for Old Trafford to see Eric play. True legend of the game.

[@jackgower3606]

George best, cantona, beckham, Ronaldo… that number 7 shirt is iconic. Unbelievable

[@charlielad6124]

Alexis Sanchez, Memphis Depay, Angel Di Maria

[@primemelon9496]

Bryan Robson too

[@wharsmetoothpicson9465]

Steve Coppell

[@streetspirit956]

Kanchelskis was a great player for Utd

[@billyairdjnr]

Cor what great speech and praise, even if you’re not a cantona fan you’d nosh him off after listening to that !

[@shkelzenhalilaj1222]

We love Eric ,but just as much we love you You Roy...

[@denisbash4186]

The King… Absolutely emblematic for us and obviously the whole PL.

[@mukesh.dhimar]

He was an absolute hero. Completely changed Manchester United football club and took them to the next level. My all time favourite player and there have been some amazing players at Manchester United.

[@johnfitzgerald785]

Eric Cantona 🤝 Denis Irwin Roy Keane appreciates you

[@agood7158]

Roy is box office on sky , need to keep this man as a pundit

[@philipdurling1964]

It used to be said that the only good thing to come out of France was the ferry to Dover. Then there was Cantona!

[@ShaneJoshua1980]

It's only when he went that you realised how good he was and I'm an Arsenal fan.

[@keirongallagher]

United fan here, and the same can be said of Thierry or Viera. Titans of the game.

[@ShaneJoshua1980]

@@keirongallagher I loved watching Vieira and Keane go at it full force. I love the fact they have a mutual respect for each other and how they actually pushed each other to excel

[@scatmancrothers]

Good stuff. Would love to see an interview between keane and cantona reminiscing on old times and exchanging stories from their period together.

[@thomaswood6115]

villa fan here, however I have to admire Cantana he was a genius and deserves the plaudits that he has been given

[@leddytj]

Unbelievable player, I hated him because I'm a Newcastle fan, and in the game at St james park, we battered Manchester United only for Eric to come out of nowhere and score that goal to get them that 1 nil win, I believe that destroyed our confidence and title hopes from that day forward.

[@davidmcgeady6778]

Murdered united and lost 1-0, didn't play as well in the October fixture and won 5 nil. Football eh

[@aloheyio6335]

Do u really still remember that game in march 1996?

[@TheLastAngryMan01]

@@aloheyio6335I do, very well. Newcastle could have been four up at half-time, did everything but score.

[@davidedbrooke9324]

Loved Cantona, the level of skill and the showmanship.

[@Abdi-libaax]

Cantona my favourite player. What a player he was.

[@JackGallagher2014]

Eric Cantona big game player always delivered when it was most important scored so many important goals he really is the King

[@patrickrowe7564]

Real unitrd fans love you to Keano.... you left more on the fields up and down the country than any other United player

[@gdogg3710]

Six foot three, with the balance and touch of someone five foot three...summer he retired, we signed five players and still didnt look as good a side the following year...think he went at the right time for him though, even if it was young...had fallen out of love with football a lot and was carrying a fair bit more weight than he had been in previous seasons...

[@ForeverEngland76]

Won the treble the year after that following year though

[@gdogg3710]

@@ForeverEngland76 he came back from suspension October 1995 and we won the double in 1995/96…he retired at the end of 96/97…that season we won the league and Chelsea won the FA Cup. Following season, 97/98 Arsenal won the double for the first time under Wenger. Think we might have won the Charity Shield, but can’t remember now…98/99 we won the treble…

[@IceKoldKilla19]

I. Ron Butterfly defo would have won the 98 season had he stayed (and Keane didn’t get injured). Arguably would have been there that night in Barcelona

[@nevilleneville6518]

Fergie talks in his autobiography about how Cantona put weight on really easily and they worked with dieticians to try and help him manage it. Also talks about how Eric's "red mist" moments all came in the 2nd half and they wondered if that was diet related. But unbelievable player. Didn't realise how many assists he had until I saw that infographic, but not surprised. The way he would drop deep, drag a CB with him, then ping the ball into the space he'd vacated for Giggs/Sharpe/Kanchelskis to run into was a joy to behold.

[@marknewbold2583]

@@IceKoldKilla19 Cantona was terrible in Europe

[@smithyc2051]

Unbelievable footballer and black belt in karate 😂😂 I’ll never forget that fly kicking the fan in the stand 🤣

[@Blobby192]

"all i said was it was an early bath for you"

[@thomasdoherty1434]

THE KING, ERIC WAS EVERYTHING THE BEGINNING OF IT ALL🙌THEN ROY CARRIED THE CLUB ON HIS SHOULDERS AND GUIDED THE YOUTH TO GLORY, HEROS ON A BAD DAY

[@jmc7131]

Nobody, but nobody could perform a flying kick to the head of a supporter better than Cantona!

[@informedchoice2249]

Eric Cantona was a great player. Grossly underestimated.

[@awakenthegreatnesswithin]

Courage and bravery

[@1stclassknowledge144]

Cantona is the first Elite Player to grace the Premier league 🙌 legendary

[@MatthewMcRowan]

He became elite in Prem

[@GhostofCTC]

People have forgotten over the years how good Cantona was. I see people saying he wasnt technically as good as the modern players. Absolute nonsense! The man was wonderfully gifted. He made the premier league in those first 5 or 6 years.

[@dingdong289]

Whilst there is no question Best was the greatest player we ever had, Eric was certainly the most influential, guiding and bonding the youngsters !!

[@Steven-gn8cc]

Cantona has to be my all time favourite ❤❤

[@asadashraf2128]

Gary Neville and Sky Sports are the only team keeping Manchester United significant. This was 30 year ago.

[@um8778]

Truly "Stuck in the past FC"

[@jakehyams8659]

Just a few years ago they were bashing Liverpool for exactly that

[@rajendranadarajan8931]

4 titles in 5 years. Thats how good he was for the team.

[@rathurshanrajeekaran2280]

and now United havent won anything in 5 years lol

[@JohnSmith-kb5ku]

The King!!

[@jamesfagan7823]

Cantona was spectacular brilliant incredible I will never forget his unbelievable proformances

[@abdubinyaameen6188]

Which I had the chance to watch him play it's a past my time but I watch many clips in what he did with a ball

[@richardjones3792]

Almost a goal involvement in every game...didn't realise he created so many. I knew roy had a lot of time for him from reading his first autobiography 20 years ago. Eric was a strong character and a man.

[@theindiediary5950]

I remember crying at 11 years old when Cantona retired lol.

[@theindiediary5950]

@RICKY J I also never realised til recently that he was only 30 when he retired. Could have had many more years in him too.

[@vinniedixon1140]

Best £1m signing ever by ANY prem club. Was gutted when he retired, could understand & see why he did but gutted nonetheless

[@arranmelaugh5606]

Why did he retire at 31?

[@vinniedixon1140]

@@arranmelaugh5606 He wasn't at a high level anymore, especially playing in champions league which could be seen in his performances but overall he lost some passion to play at the highest level.

[@bighands69]

Eric had a few more years in him.

[@vinniedixon1140]

@@bighands69 Nah, you could see his levels had dropped

[@doctorsilva1345]

@@arranmelaugh5606 I would assume aswell in the 90s was normal to retire at the early 30s for a non keeper.

[@karlmarks6065]

Imagine how intimidating it would be for a defender seeing Eric running at them 🤣scary man absolute quality

[@acheungjuju]

This team was unique, a great manager, some charismatic leaders, some young talents and they are all loyal to the club.

[@laynervixxer]

I remember when Man United fans used to tell Liverpool to stop talking about the past. Oh how times have changed 😂

[@fonz114]

Exactly 🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewleah1983]

Oh the irony.

[@adamgordon2572]

Cantona for me was the first player back in the days to grace the premier league 🔥🔥 and the fact he retired 2 years before we won the treble in 99, shows he could’ve achieved more 💯 LEGEND.

[@lexkanyima2195]

It's a shame how he retire.

[@adamblake4886]

And year before France won the World Cup

[@garymurphy3870]

@@lexkanyima2195 it's a shame how terrible man u are now lol

[@silkali007]

@@garymurphy3870 up with the top 4 tho not bad for terrible

[@garymurphy3870]

@@silkali007 oh come on. You have been the joke big club for a long while now. Take a alot to catch up to the top 3

[@jasonbrosnan8770]

I still can't believe that he retired at the age of 30/31, utd were after winning their 4th title in 5 years and he walked away, but rating cantona to the players manchester united have had, he's definitely my favourite player, the man almost single handedly won the premier league in 1996 for utd, scoring alot of winning goals that season l

[@devonhaigh6642]

1993-94 34 Games 18 Goals 13 Assist Class

[@Quincy82AAC]

I am a Arsenal fan but Eric Cantona is one of the my favourite footballers outside of Arsenal.

[@TheRaveMusicArchive]

Cantona won that 1995/96 double for United. Unreal season.

[@gerthie]

Eric loved playing with Roy gave him great service

[@jaileach693]

Cantona was and is the greatest foreign player in premier league history. Technically brilliant.powerful and controversial. He was the ultimate headline maker

[@yutehube4468]

If only we had a player like that up front today.

[@robz8701]

King Eric, huge game away at Newcastle. That winning goal turned the title race.

[@FetsumBerhaneDire]

Cantona impressed my young mind and made me love United