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05th Nov 2015

Fans react as Manchester United make strange Twitter tribute to Eric Djemba-Djemba

"The complete player"

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In the pantheon of great Fergie signings, you have so many great names. Eric Cantona. Roy Keane. Eric Djemba-Djemba.

Although he failed to impress during his time at Old Trafford, the Cameroonian has developed something of a cult following among the Manchester United faithful.

So naturally when we’re asked to remember on the 5th of November, one incident pops immediately to mind – Djemba-Djemba’s League Cup winner against Leeds in 2003.

Even though the goal was scored on October 28, Man United decided it was the perfect way to celebrate Bonfire Night, sharing a clip of the goal on their Twitter page.

Fans had a mixed reaction, to say the least. Some sought to educate the new fans…

https://twitter.com/b0redinbucks/status/662210311827664896

https://twitter.com/DjembaDjemba_/status/662222199084990464

While didn’t know quite what to say…

https://twitter.com/dmf180593/status/662211127217135616

It’s safe to say opinion was divided on Djemba-Djemba’s legacy…

https://twitter.com/DavidWallaceBBK/status/662210461572702209

https://twitter.com/Ryan90MUFC/status/662210655450173440

https://twitter.com/TaytoFarmer/status/662210365049151488

https://twitter.com/sam_brennan22/status/662218036611543040

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