They voted Monsieur Cantona , a forward of inimitable genius , the club 's best - ever performer in 2001 .
' King Eric ' was how he was affectionately known to supporters of Manchester United .
supporters voted Monsieur Cantona , a forward of inimitable genius , the club 's best - ever performer in 2001 .
' King Eric ' was how he was affectionately known to supporters of Manchester United .