Man Utd hero Ince: Berbatov no Cantona

Manchester United hero Paul Ince has rubbished claims Dimitar Berbatov deserves comparison with Eric Cantona.

The MK Dons boss said in his column for the News of the World: "Dimitar Berbatov was mentioned in the same breath as Eric Cantona when he moved to Old Trafford at the start of last season.

"Well, no one can be mentioned in the same breath as Cantona. He was a one-off. Unique. In fact, the jury is still out when it comes to deciding if Berbatov really is a Manchester United player . . . full stop.

"When we won the title in the 1992-93 season, Cantona was our talisman - the man who provided the magic. But that was only the half of it. His work-rate was phenomenal, his team ethic unquestionable.

"Can we say the same of Berbatov - a player who cost, don't forget, more than £30million? Not yet, we can't.

"That is why this is a huge season for him. Cristiano Ronaldo has gone, taking his goals with him. Carlos Tevez has gone, taking his tireless enthusiasm with him. Berbatov has to step up to the plate on both fronts. Being a supremely talented player is not enough at Old Trafford, where standards are sky-high."

knock-knock

23 Aug 09, 22:23

Originally posted by limpper:

Man Utd hero Ince: Berbatov no Cantona

Manchester United hero Paul Ince has rubbished claims Dimitar Berbatov deserves comparison with Eric Cantona.

The MK Dons boss said in his column for the News of the World: "Dimitar Berbatov was mentioned in the same breath as Eric Cantona when he moved to Old Trafford at the start of last season.

"Well, no one can be mentioned in the same breath as Cantona. He was a one-off. Unique. In fact, the jury is still out when it comes to deciding if Berbatov really is a Manchester United player . . . full stop.

"When we won the title in the 1992-93 season, Cantona was our talisman - the man who provided the magic. But that was only the half of it. His work-rate was phenomenal, his team ethic unquestionable.

"Can we say the same of Berbatov - a player who cost, don't forget, more than £30million? Not yet, we can't.

"That is why this is a huge season for him. Cristiano Ronaldo has gone, taking his goals with him. Carlos Tevez has gone, taking his tireless enthusiasm with him. Berbatov has to step up to the plate on both fronts. Being a supremely talented player is not enough at Old Trafford, where standards are sky-high."

iceFatboy

24 Aug 09, 10:49

well, it is not nice to put the cart before the horse..

U never know when U got to take your words back...

Infamously recalling one ex-EPL manager saying to win the league by christmas..boy, was he surprised..

Poolman

24 Aug 09, 15:15

Cantona a Legend la , a disrespect to Cantona leh ....

No matter what Berbatov achieved at MU , there's no match at all .

Me Liverpool fan must say Cantona was just a different class above any player on earth .

Except for his Crystal Palace Kungfu kick ..... which was one i dun want to remember , other than that , Eric Cantona , there's only ONE Cantona .

Pls la BaBaCock ? who's he ???

iceFatboy

24 Aug 09, 15:30

well, I believe we need to class them differently.

Cantona is legend in his own rights. same as Keano, and others.

but along them will come greater like Rooney, Ronaldo..even Rio and etc.

as for kungfu kick, don't forget it. cause from there, we see the greatness of SAF who was able to transform a rebel to a legend. No need to sweep under blanket.

A true fan encompasses all.