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Manchester United fans rejoice as Eric Cantona is inducted into the Premier League hall of fame
According to Sky Sports, Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
The Frenchman spent just five seasons at Old Trafford. However, the iconic No.7 led us to four league titles and left behind a legacy of success on the pitch and a cult status off it.
Cantona scored 70 goals in 156 Premier League appearances in what was a short spell at Old Trafford. While there may be players more accomplished than him, the impact he had is long-lasting.
It is exemplified by the fact that Thierry Henry, an original inductee into the hall of fame, vouched for Cantona joining him on the pantheon earlier this month. That has now come true.
The Frenchman helped transform the Premier League into a truly global sensation. Not only did he have the ability but also the charisma to stand out and capture the imagination of fans worldwide.
Cantona is the first of six inductees chosen from a 23-man shortlist after a fans’ vote. The player for his part is proud but not surprised at his inclusion.
“I am very happy and very proud and at the same time, I am not surprised.”
While he has had his share of controversies, it cannot be argued that Cantona was one of the finest players to play the game in the 90s. Thankfully now with his enshrinement, his legacy will live on.
We now take a look at how fans reacted to the news on social media.
Fans react as Cantona joins the pantheon of PL greats
There’s no coincidence that Manchester United’s period of dominance starts when Cantona joined the club
— Liam (@LiamLogan96) May 18, 2021
One of the best
— Matt Davey (@Daveyboymarra) May 18, 2021
Deserved I think.When he came here he changed the English game,we hadn’t seen anything like him before.He came here when signing foreign players wasn’t really a thing. He had a massive impact.Everything about him was different,Top player as well,I see him as abit of a pioneer👌
— wbarenno (@wbarenno) May 18, 2021
Long time overdue I’d say…he help shape the Premier league into the greatest league on the planet..fantastic player 👏
— Robbie (@Robbie59303961) May 18, 2021
Should have been the first 👑
— Grumpyoldtroll (@pjnall) May 18, 2021
Should been the 1st player on the list.. Man transformed a good man utd side into a great side..
— Kevin farrell (@Kevinfa71642419) May 18, 2021
Next time you speak the kings name please have the title before the name. King Eric indicted into PL hall of fame ! 👑
— CAT1984 (@CTSN1984) May 18, 2021
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As a player he was top draw!!! Shame he retired at 30 though, he had so much more to offer!!! Before he joined scum they hadn’t won the league in 30 plus years
— Robert James (@Robjkas10) May 18, 2021
Fully deserved. Cantona was the kind of player the premier league needed to sell the new brand and come out of the old first division. The flair and talent he had gripped fans and he led the way for the rest of English clubs to go and get their flair player.
— Kyle willis (@Kyle_willis7) May 18, 2021
Fully deserved, 4 titles in 5 seasons and the only time Utd failed to win it he was banned. Leeds went from 1st to 17th after he left. That record speaks for itself. Incredible player who had an incredible impact.
— ً (@thfc_josh_) May 18, 2021
