Eric Cantona, Manchester United's legendary forward described by Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Wes Brown! Let us know what you think about Eric and which legend we should speak about next in the comments *Watch more videos on United legends here: **kzfaq.info/sun/PLceRbn9bmVqmezYSlUyeAbDHv2aqpHqXx*

Being a kid in the 90s playing football who remembers putting there collar up only because the king did it

King Eric is why I love United. I'll never forget that volley during the FA cup final with Liverpool.

"You can't win anything with kids". Hansen is actually correct but he forgot one important thing.... You can, if you add Eric Cantona.

The day they build a statue to Cantona at Old Trafford to Eric Cantona, every United fan, of any generation, will stand before it to pay homage. In my 60 years a fan, I've never seen his like and never will again. All hail King Eric.

It's funny Wes Brown is the 4th ex Utd player I have heard state that every time Cantona stepped into a room, the room went quiet due to his presence and star quality. The other 3 being: Robson, Ince and Hughes. This just shows the aura and charisma of Cantona. He stood out like no other. Total legend!

66 was a great year for English football.........Eric was born❤️🔥

we've had The Law, We've had The King, We've seen The Best!

For me the best player I’ve seen in a United shirt if he was there we felt invincible what a legend

I remember being not pleased when Utd bought Cantona from Leeds. I didn't want a player from that Leeds team at Utd. But my Pal, who was a City fan, said that he was the missing piece for United. And he was right.

We will drink a drink to Eric cantona the king

Being a Norwegian, you would think Ole has been my favorite United player of all times. And Ole is the number 2 for me, but to me Cantona has always been my favorite player by a clear margin. And I have been a fan for 4 decades. The day he stopped playing for United, has been the worst day ever for me as a United fan.

Had the privilege of seeing him play. The aura around Eric was unbelievable. God I miss the legend that is Eric. Never forgotten.

King Cantona is why I support United. In the 90s in America we didnt get that many games on tv here but seeing him and his skill and how he glided around the pitch set in stone my support. Legend

I was 7 when I heard about Eric and He's still the King.

1966 was a great year for English football...Eric was born!!

I became a United fan because of Cantona. The best Manchester United player ever.

Aside from the skills, the goals, the influence and the magic of Cantona the player, I just miss the days of men of real grit and integrity in the game. If the Selhurst park Kung Fu kick happened today, the player would just use it to extract a huge transfer deal out of the club. Eric showed real loyalty and huge balls to come back from that better than ever.

My hero growing up

Eric was a fotball genius. The United fans loved him too. Bits one of best United players of all time. In my opinion, i remember when United won the. Double in 1994, him and Mark Hughes scored 50 Goals. That season what good. Partnership, ⚽

Arsenal fan, but Cantona was pure class, as were Giggs and Andy Cole. Worthy rivals, unlike today's social media-obsessed, over-tattooed divas.

You'd pay money just to watch him control the ball. Never loved a player in quite the same way 😘👌

King Eric: a legend's legend. You know you're a legend when legends think you're a legend

Favourite player ever, not cos he was the most skilful but for what he stood for- audacity, passion, inspiration. He was bigger than the game to be honest.

I love the man more than I love my wife and as much as I love my son...which is quite a lot! I'm 38 and I still idolise him like I did when I was 14 and I first saw him play live on TV. My hero forever! Undoubtedly a folk hero for all United supporters. There will never be another player of such stature, to singlehandedly transform the fortunes of a massive but struggling club and all the players around himself! Superhuman! Oh, we drink, we drink, we drink to Eric, the King, the King, the King, he's the leader of our football team, he's the greatest centre forward that the world has ever seen!

Eric cantona the king still the best birthday ever scoring in is come back game against the scousers October 1st

One of the greatest to wear the shirt, also had all the time in the world for the fans, autographs and photos where never a problem, some great memories of this legend

He was such a great player I played with him in 2007 in Copenhagen I had a training session with him and he had such quality even though he was retired one of my greatest memory's of my life

My dad is 68 years old & argues his point to any1 who would listen that eric is uniteds greatest player. Loves him

I've only been to Old Trafford once (in 1994) and there was a huge billboard near the ground saying something like '1966 was a great year for English football. Eric was born.'

12 day's of Cantona! Even the chant was the best I ve ever heard. The definition of quality.

Im a 50 year old man, supported united since i was 8...Eric was and still is my footballing idol.... Collars up, the attitude.... And the football, i wasn't there for best, law and Charlton, but i was there for Eric... Thanks for the memories

Perfect signing at a perfect time..

As a foreign fan of United Eric Cantona was the reason i fell in love with the club when i was a kid. Back then Canal+ was known as Filmnet and i remember seeing commercials on it about Premier League where Cantona does the chip and just standa there cool not going berserk after a goal like that. From that moment on i was sold and took United as my fav team outside my home country.

Still remember the cross from Phil Neville to Eric in that must win game at St James,s Park V Newcastle and thanks to that goal and the heroics of Schmichael we did. All hail Eric The King.

Not many players turn around the fortunes of a club like Cantona did.. Before Eric Man u were up there but with Eric they were there. Legend

Called my first born Eric 18yrs ago, kind of tells you what I think of Eric the king

cantona and schmeichel two of the greatest signings ever .

And I will never forget I went to Irlam to visit my grandparents who run the white horse at the time, and watched the fa Cup final and the King scores that beautiful volley the technique just to get that volley on target was something else there will never be anyone like him again long live King Eric!!!!

Loved this one guys. King Eric. Still get goosebumps listening to stories about him.

The guy is a legend so lucky to have him play for us. Genius and genuine Superstar on and off the pitch 🙏🏻 Long live Sir Eric 🙌🏼❤

I’m from the States. Was 10 years old when I got into the game and fell for Rooney and Van Persie. I then did my research on the club and stumbled upon King Eric. An absolute class player and absolute enigma on the pitch. A club legend and I’m proud to call myself a United fan. GGMU

Eric cantona is the reason why i supported Utd. 👍

The king 👑 nobody to take his crown truly the greatest gg

1966 was a glorious year for Manchester United. Eric was born.

Eric Cantona is the reason i became a United supporter since '96-'97 and being from 🇨🇦 there wasn't much football on TV back then but when there was it was United and Cantona I fell in love with football and United because of that man LONG LIVE THE KING 👑

I'm 44 years old. Diego Maradona got me into soccer in '86, and Eric Cantona got me into the Premier League in '92 when the games started being televised in the States. Not a United fan, but he was so dominant and a joy to watch. I still religiously watch the Premier League now 30 years later....thank you "King" Eric.

The undisputed KING! Thanks for the memories.

I’ve never seen Man U play live or had ever been to old Trafford, 10 years ago I drove from London to Manchester for a meeting, I went to old Trafford early in the morning to see the ground it was deserted, I walked through the security bollards and security stopped me and said the ground is closed sorry no access, I said I had driven a long way and had always planned on seeing the ground, security got on his mobile phone next moment I was being waved in and told to go to the shop, they let me in with such a warm welcome, I was blown away by the overwhelming history, there were giant Cantona banners everywhere, it was a strong emotion of which I will always remember. A very special place. Thanks.

I LOVE THIS CLUB MANCHESTER UNITED 4 LIFE

The Rock n' Rolla of English Football ⚽... King Eric 🔥

A man with his own demons but what an artist. When he was on the pitch, he raised the standard to another level, and his play would give a buzz better than any drug. There will never be another like him. Go well Eric!

Quite simply The King, what a player and what a man, born to play for Manchester United and Fergie especially, thanks for so many amazing memories Eric. Please chaps may I post this great story up here? I found this a few weeks ago as it happens, I live in Boothstown, the place where Eric lived at one point (we moved here a while later so I dont know the exact details of Eric's stay here) but this is a wonderful story found on the net: Back in the late 90's I worked at a classical horse stud and german shepherd kennels close to boothstown which is just past worsley.I worked on the dog side of things and a couple of girls worked with the horses.Although I never rode horses myself I often used to tag along,with a dog on a lead,just to be around as the horses were stallions and liable to go nuts at any given opportunity.Also sorry for being un PC but it was also a good chance for a good old fashioned perv.Anyway this one day I went out with one of the girls called Kate and she was riding a fine andalucian stallion called tanaj,we decided to take a short cut through the housing estate in boothstown,it was a very ordinary housing estate 3 bedroom semi detached kind of estate.Eric Cantona came striding up a driveway and started waxing lyrical about the orse,he knew what breed it was and everything he was firing all kinds of questions at kate,I was gob smacked to tell you the truth,Eric was my absolute hero at that time,if i would of spoke I would have said something really daft,I think I let out a mmmm when he stroked the dog and said nice dog.I looked at Erics feet and he was wearing slippers.Tanaj decided that now was the time to have the mother of all turds,right in front of le'king.Eric told us to wait there and buggered back down his driveway only to re-emerge with a bucket and a shovel,he wanted the horse shit for his garden.I remember a lad,must of been his son booting an old casey in the front garden,from where Eric came from he must have been having a kick a bout with his lad.Was one of the most surreal moments of my life.I just couldnt belive that someone like Eric would live in such an ordinary house on such an ordinary street,in an ordinary town like Boothstown.It makes it harder to belive nowadays with footballers buying entire hamlets and building 18 bedroom mansions or the cheshire set with their purpose built pads in prestbury. Oh and that girl Kate on the horse,i married her. 👍👍👍 keep up the great work chaps.

The thing that people always always forget is that Cantona was the FINAL piece of the puzzle that got United over the hump and FINALLY winning the league. He's the catalyst that got United to be so dominate in the 90's and 2000's. Also don't forget about Sir Alex and Cantona were able to work together with such strong personalities, but then again he was able to work with a guy like Roy Keane.

Sometimes the word legend is given out too easy but Eric Cantona is truly a legend . I was surprised he retired when he did and he has never and will never be replaced .

Ohhh ahhh Cantona ohhh ahhh Cantona. Ohh ahh ohh ahhh Cantona

During my time watching football, I've never admired a footballer the way I admired King Cantona. He was the complete player. He could kick with both feet, physically tough, skilful, with plenty of pace, create goals, help out in defence, great passer of the ball, great football brain and a clinical finisher. He was a class act on the pitch. When he was on the pitch, 9 times out of10, you knew you couldn't loose.

> Eric walks in stark naked Gaffa: Look at Eric lads, that's what you call style! > Applauses all around

Eric the king 🤴🏻 cantona 🙌🏽

Wow what can I say about eric he was for sure the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle he bought the best out of all that played with him I was lucky enough to witness his greatness in the 92 93 season god we miss him a complete one of king eric a hero of mine

He was The Man...and that still underrates him! A ridiculously charismatic individual. A rare man indeed. Thank you Eric, it was a genuine pleasure watching you do you your thing on the pitch.

Cantona is my all time favourite player, we’ve lost great players but when Eric retired way too early, I was gutted 😞, he was magical he was the complete player, nothing was impossible for the king .. bloody glad he wore the red shirt for us, he is immortal in my eyes.

Use to love violet when he headed the ball from one end of the pitch to the other.But the stance when Eric scored , and his song at Christmas tops that

Long live the King Eric. 2 real fan's of United and they know their stuff long live webby and O'Neil

Best Cantona performance for me was Vs forest at Old Trafford. 4-1. He commanded that pitch like an emperor.

The fact Eric played for Leeds Utd and was loved and adored by Utd fans tells you just how special he was! No1 will ever come close to being the player he was!

Eric the king

Had old Trafford rocking!! Never been the same since

More than just a footballer, but we still loved watching him on the pitch.

As a kid the Lawman was my hero. I thought the first and last king of Old Trafford then along came King Eric. Amazing

92 as kid i played football but had a friend with sky sports. first game see utd eric play. Made me support the team he played.And always utd

King Éric legend !

Loved Eric! Still do! Give us so many memories and moments of genius. He’s still my favourite player and he probably always will be. Long live the king!!

At that time Manchester United we’re in no mans land stranded for a long time Eric arrived and got that engine started and drove into the sunset playing wicked tunes along the way and the rest is history the best at what he did with style

Hey guys I will never forget the day I met Eric, I was working at man airport & I saw him, there is an aura around this guy, it's magical. He was waiting to board his flight, I walked over to him & splurted out "please can I have your autograph", the guy was so polite & humble what a true gentleman. Favorite player in my time (50yrs) genius.

Maverick of Manchester

I know this vid is about The King, but I always thankful for Wes and John O'Shea. They always there when we need them and always deliver.

The 'best thing that happened to English football in 1966' poster captured this genius of the game. May we find the next king.

I'm not a Man U supporter but there's no taking anything away from Eric Cantona!

Éric is my name, l'm French and my number was the 7. How l could 't like the king. ❤

The Best 7 of All Time

Certainly the most charismatic player United have had in my lifetime. It wasn't just the players around him who were inspired, the fans adored him and always will. Thank you Howard Wilkinson for selling him, thank you Sir Alex for buying him and thank you Monsieur Cantona for gracing Manchester United with your presence. 1966 was a great year for English football............. Eric the King was born!!!

Ruthless, always in the right position, took no shit, very talented and a leader. A Manchester United player 👌🏼

The king 👑 is the reason I love this club with all my heart ❤️👹 long live king Eric

A complete hero of mine. Legendary.

Always the King❤️

I think Webby was on about season 1995/1996 when Eric was scoring wining goals 1-0 against Arsenal & Tottenham en route to the League & FA Cup double. Don’t remember every myself as I was 12/13 that time it’s deffo that season was on about.

My favourite Man U player along with Giggs, Keane, Olé and Berbatov ... Just loved the guy.

The best united player ever

There’s so many great memories of King Eric. One of the best bits of skills I have seen was at Nottingham Forest away match in the 96/97 season when he caught the ball on the outside of his foot from a cross from Beckham, juggled it up a few times and then lobbed the goalkeeper. The shot hit the bar but I think Ole or Giggsy nodded it in. The man could do the most sublime things with a football.

For me it goes: Messi court jester : Ronaldo the prince & Cantona the King 👑. Long live the King. Great piece gents.

Wow il never forget the feel around the club after signing eric in 92 93 season he really was the final piece of the puzzle he always come good when needed wow what a team we had then so fond memories of that season

Eric beyond doubt the king!!!!😜

The King

Cantona the main man,come on a massive presence,should be a statue of him there.

long live the King...King Eric will forever Man. United King..

Never again will we see a player with such class and arrogance grace a football pitch, Eric will go down in history as maybe the best player in utd history

A true legend in every sense. A legend to football, to Man United and the game lacks these players and characters! A truly special player and person, THE King!

He was our King Long live the King

Quality video lads. Eric was simply the best. Scored some amazing goals but the one that stood out for me was against Sunderland chipped right into the top corner. Also his comeback game against Liverpool. When we got the penalty you knew he was gonna step up for it. The guy was a genius. 👏🏻