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The best Eric Cantona-fronted TV ads of all time

After his latest promo for a French beer hit the telly screens, we take a look through the Manchester United legend’s career in advertising.

The Cage

FORGET THE OTHER star names, this is all about Eric and his magnificent cane.

(YouTube credit: Primeiro Ultimo)

L’Oréal Men Expert

We haven’t seen Eric move like this since January 25, 1995.

(YouTube credit: daddy281202)

Renault Laguna

A recent classic, if only for that moment where the Frenchman quips, “Just one finger. Magic!”

(YouTube credit: MotorTorqueUK)

Sharp

Not very good, but he still manages a more than passable Paul Whitehouse impression.

(YouTube credit: benton122)

Sky Sports

“Pfft! Seagulls!”

(YouTube credit: 5tarlover)

Nike

Eric takes down Beelzebub.

(YouTube credit: Craig Decker)

Kronenbourg

Pedicures, the music of Queen, superstar farmers – this ad has it all. Oh, and beer.

(Fast forward to 33 seconds for some classic Cantona derision).

(YouTube credit: Ry Hen)

‘If you think about retirement in 6 months, you’re already there’ – Brian O’Driscoll >

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    Mute Mikey Walsh
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    Dec 15th 2023, 6:50 AM

    If he has a desire to coach then he should forge his own path like O Gara has done and build respect for coaching achievements rather than take a soft coaching role within the IRFU on the back of his player status.
    I’ve a feeling Johnny is no O Gara and will go into the secure and safe option of the Irish setup

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    Dec 15th 2023, 7:41 AM

    @Mikey Walsh: agreed Mikey. Would even be a little surprised if he took this path ( straight into international)
    I’d imagine he’ll take a decent break first and then forge his own path

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    Dec 15th 2023, 7:50 AM

    @Adrian Breen: a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step…

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    Mute James Murphy
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    Dec 15th 2023, 8:00 AM

    @Mikey Walsh: Did O’gara have any other options? Who knows, I suppose, you take the deal your dealt.

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    Dec 15th 2023, 8:10 AM

    @Mikey Walsh: so Johnny shouldn’t go the way of say paul O’ Connell? Or maybe start off with leinster like Denis Leamy? If this was Earls you’d be delighted. Oh and by the way sexton has not expressed any interest in coaching.

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    Mute TL55
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    Dec 15th 2023, 9:11 AM

    @chris mcdonnell: O’Connell spent a year with Stade Francais. That aside seeing how thing work in other countries would add to his long term benefit to Ireland if he’s interested in a coaching role.

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    Dec 15th 2023, 10:03 AM

    @chris mcdonnell: O’Connell only had 2 years of coaching and should not have got the job. The fact he can’t sort out the lineout shows he doesn’t have the necessary experience. Leamy was a player development officer in Leinsters academy and that is a good place for someone to gain experience. This article is about Sexton and coaching, not Earls.

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    Dec 15th 2023, 10:14 AM

    @Mikey Walsh: like O’Connell, you mean? Yeah, sure look what happened there. Bad IRFU, bad IRFU. And for sure, Sexton isn’t O’Gara, he’s record point scorer for Ireland, scored more tries for Ireland, mutiple Test Lion, won more URC & Champions cups than ROG. So like ROG, but better according to stats…

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    Dec 15th 2023, 10:16 AM

    @Mikey Walsh: so he should forge his own path by following the path O’Gara has taken? Sounds like a contradictory statement. If he wants to go straight into the Irish set up that’s his choice. Results is what matters. Like you said, he’s no ROG so he will make his own choices. I don’t think Johnny needs a life of being constantly being measured against his predecessor in the 10 shirt, a measure he has put to bed. Sexton has already proven himself as one of the greatest 10s the game has ever seen, possibly in Ireland top 3 greatest ever players. He can retire in peace.

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    Dec 15th 2023, 6:24 AM

    If you want to take an educated guess at leadership styles you’d have to say that at the heart of AF’s success has been the switch away from the transactional style(Command & Control) of Joe Schmidt to a transformational style(encourage the heart). Johnny always appeared to be more at home with ‘Command & Control’ and you’d wonder if a clash of styles would be a help or a hindrance within the squad .

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    Dec 15th 2023, 7:09 AM

    He was a great player and motivator for his team at critical times, especially that Champion Cup game over Northampton in 2011. He’ll do well in coaching but maybe he should start with Connacht or Ulster and build some credibility. If good enough he can join the Irish setup. He definitely has the rugby know-how but needs to tame some aspects of his personality that made him standout amongst his peers.

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    Dec 15th 2023, 8:15 AM

    Definitely too soon for him as a coach. Also, probably best to wait and see how the player dynamic develops in his absence. New leaders need to emerge and the new number tens need to develop their own game in his absence.

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    Dec 15th 2023, 10:13 AM

    He has spent the last two years cultivating a career outside of rugby. Has said himself openly that he has no wish to have a career in rugby after playing, for family reasons. This is just clickbait nonsense. Ask a leading question, then build a story around it.

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