Published 15:02 IST, February 12th 2020

Eric Cantona worried about Manchester United fans 'forgetting' him

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona (who left 23 years ago) admitted that he fears the day when the Old Trafford faithful will stop the Cantona chant.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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Manchester United legend Eric Cantona mitted that he fears day when Old Trafford faithful will stop Cantona chant. former Leeds striker remains an icon at Old Trafford with many terming him as catalyst for Manchester United’s era of dominance under former manr Sir Alex Ferguson. Cantona spent four and a half years at Manchester United, winning four Premier League titles and two FA Cups in his tenure at Old Trafford outfit.

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Eric Cantona fears that Old Trafford would stop singing Cantona chant

Eric Cantona, who talked about his time at Old Trafford on official Manchester United podcast, said that he feels proud and great when fans sing Cantona chant even 23 years after he left Old Trafford. He mitted that he is afraid that y will stop one day. Cantona’s time at Manchester United was filled with controversies, but French striker delivered goals and trophies for Manchester United during 90s.

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Eric Cantona claims '96 double more special than '94

Eric Cantona said that 1996 double eclipsed 1994 double because of Class of ’92. Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson offloed Paul Ince, Mark Hughes and Andrei Kanchelskis in summer of 1995. He put his faith in acemy gruates David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Neville brors. Cantona arose as hero after he returned from a nine-month ban to revive Manchester United’s Premier League title challenge and score winner in FA Cup Final against Liverpool. Eric Cantona said that Class of ’92 was an unbelievable generation of players and y won double in first season, making it special for both club and himself.

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Eric Cantona's career at a glance

Eric Cantona was named Manchester United’s captain for ’96 Cup Final. He was n handed armband permanently for his final season at club. striker mitted that he didn’t feel comfortable with extra burden. Eric Cantona enjoyed best days of his career in Premier League. He won many trophies under Sir Alex Ferguson after a tempestuous dece in France with many clubs including Auxerre, Marseille, Bordeaux, Montpellier and Nimes. He also h a season at United’s arch-rivals Leeds where he helped m to pip United to Premier League title in 1992. talismanic forward scored 92 goals in all competitions during his time at Old Trafford. His impact despite kung-fu kick was such that Old Trafford faithful still sing Cantona chant.

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15:01 IST, February 12th 2020