Eric the King is not regarded by the French as a legendary player

I had an interesting conversation with a Frenchman this morning about Eric. I was basically told that the enduring fascination with him is entirely English and that the French didn't rate him at all. Seemingly in France Eric isn't regarded and would certainly not be compared in the same company as the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Yourii Djorkaeff.

King story, bro.

Originally Posted by sub three hours

I had an interesting conversation with a Frenchman this morning about Eric. I was basically told that the enduring fascination with him is entirely English and that the French didn't rate him at all. Seemingly in France Eric isn't regarded and would certainly not be compared in the same company as the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Yourii Djorkaeff.

Mainly because we massively overrate him due to the influence he had and the timing of his arrival, and his love for the club.

He £#%&!ed up his International career though didn't he so they're bound to resent him for that.

Originally Posted by dunk

Mainly because we massively overrate him due to the influence he had and the timing of his arrival, and his love for the club.

Rugby mad over there, not interested in a word they have to say.

Originally Posted by sub three hours

I had an interesting conversation with a Frenchman this morning about Eric. I was basically told that the enduring fascination with him is entirely English and that the French didn't rate him at all. Seemingly in France Eric isn't regarded and would certainly not be compared in the same company as the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Yourii Djorkaeff.

Understand him being regarded as a level below Zidane, one of the best ever, but Youri £#%&!ing Djorkaeff????

I simply don't accept the opinion of a Frenchman on anything

Not being funny but that nation never really gave a £#%&! about football before 1998 anyway.

...not really a football country.

Like asking my Mum.. who were the best, The Velvet Underground or The Stooges ??

her/their opinion is a complete irrelevance.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

Not being funny but that nation never really gave a £#%&! about football before 1998 anyway.

Well said. I knew this bird with a french boyfriend. He said Eric was a bit of a joke over there. I Never liked him, £#%&!ing superior @#%&!.

Hardly surprising considering his best years were outside of France and he did next to nothing at international level.

Originally Posted by dodger

Well said. I knew this bird with a french boyfriend. He said Eric was a bit of a joke over there. I Never liked him, £#%&!ing superior @#%&!.

I know mate, but he was OUR superior @#%&! !! YHBR

Originally Posted by dunk

Mainly because we massively overrate him due to the influence he had and the timing of his arrival, and his love for the club.

this

Originally Posted by Barcabal

not this

Originally Posted by irk

I simply don't accept the opinion of a Frenchman on anything

but this

Originally Posted by dunk

Mainly because we massively overrate him due to the influence he had and the timing of his arrival, and his love for the club.

this.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

Not being funny but that nation never really gave a £#%&! about football before 1998 anyway.

l'rosbif comme foot avec 1996, or something.

did nothing at international or european level, french joey barton if we're honest, surprised they can even remember him.

Originally Posted by TripDownMiseryLane

french joey barton if we're honest, surprised they can even remember him.

What a £#%&!ing plum.

Originally Posted by TripDownMiseryLane

did nothing at international or european level, french joey barton if we're honest, surprised they can even remember him.

that's a bit stupid tbf. Cantona was a great player. He was an even greater United player.

Originally Posted by TripDownMiseryLane

did nothing at international or european level, french joey barton if we're honest, surprised they can even remember him.

Not sure if...