May 20, 2009 eric cantona made football an art, a philosophy, something beautiful. A pril 9 2008, and they are spotted together for the first time. Cantona scored 81 goals in his 179 appearances for the club after his controversial move from leeds united in 1992 and is widely regarded as sir alex fergusons best signing for the club. Manchester united striker eric cantona reacts during an fa premier league match. There is no doubting that eric cantona is the old trafford hero of the modernday game and the premiership. A few short clips were taken from the 2009 movie looking for eric directed by ken loach, starring eric. The autobiography of manchester united player, eric cantona, who talks about his views on the key influences in his eventful life, covering both football and more personal issues. When eric got suspended by they french football authority he got 2 matches,he though this was on fair just because of who he was, as every one else who done. Eric cantona revolutionised manchester united from. And in these times of pat comments and justso opinion, eric cantona insisted on the beholder having to earn his clarity. Sep 05, 2010 a message to manchester united and jose mourinho from the king of manchester eric cantona duration.
Eric cantona was one of the first true number 10s on these shores, and was so influential he inadvertently forced rival managers to go out and buy a similar player. Decoding eric cantonas confusing speech at uefa ceremony. This is sort of from my area but it is across manchester from me. As per latest reports, manchester united could bring eric cantona back in the club in an ambassadorial role. Le king was the star of the show as he was asked to unleash the rugby ball onto the crossbar. On the second day of christmas my truelove gave to me, two cantonas, and an eric cantona. Ken loach is sitting next to eric cantona in the directors box at old trafford for manchester united. Eric cantona would jump at the chance to be a coach at old trafford manchester united legend eric cantona is to return to old trafford this summer to take part in soccer aid for unicef. Join manchester united legend eric cantona as the film follows a selection of charismatic, passionate manchester united and manchester city fans in the run up to the second manchester derby of the 200910 season. Clarity lies in the ears and brain of the beholder. The former france and manchester united forward used lines from shakespeares king lear, sciences war against ageing, and a vision of dystopia to drive home one singular point while accepting the uefa presidents. Eric cantona wallpaper eric cantona wallpaper 2730916. In cantona world every thing was black or white, if you kicked him,he would kick you back. It was an amazing moment, steve tells the manchester evening news.
May 22, 2012 eric cantona was an extraordinary player not only because of his skills and charisma. On the third day of christmas my truelove gave to me, three cantonas, two cantonas, and an eric cantona. He added confidence and class to a good side and made it great. Manchester united could bring eric cantona back to the club in an ambassadorial role. Manchester united legend eric cantona has left social media in a state of collective shock by posting an xrated video ahead of tonights big game against crosstown rivals manchester city. A celebration of manchester and its football, this film explores many mancunians raison detre. I spent six weeks hanging around with eric cantona in chorlton. Eric will discuss his favourite players and why, the reason he retired at the peak of his career and what it was about manchester that he loved. Few manchester united footballers have been as influential as eric cantona. The everenigmatic frenchman is known for some bizarre musings and social media posts, but took things to another level with his latest instagram offering.
Eric cantona talks about his career about life and attitude to football. Nov 22, 2017 when manchester united paid just over. Listen to manchester united oohah eric cantona and other football club songs, hymns and chants from all over the world. Nov 08, 2017 eric cantona was one of the first true number 10s on these shores, and was so influential he inadvertently forced rival managers to go out and buy a similar player arsenal signed dennis bergkamp. He ended his professional footballing career with the team. Jun 30, 2019 eric cantona, the man himself, manchester uniteds number 7, the centre forward who awoke a sleeping giant and put the old trafford club right back at the top of english football in the 1990s.
Cantona this ebook list for those who looking for to read cantona, you can read or download in pdf, epub or mobi. The inspiration behind cantonas uefa speech manchester. Dec 19, 2018 eric cantona wants the top job at manchester united ole gunnar solskjaer was named as caretaker manager of the red devils on wednesday until the end of the season when the club expect to appoint a. Eric cantona could return to old trafford as manchester. Steve evets as eric bishop looking for eric is a 2009 frenchbelgiumbritish film about the escape from the trials of modern life that football and its heroes can bring. An artist, in my eyes, is someone who can lighten up a dark room. Eric cantona is one of the most revered players in manchester united history and a huge fan favourite too. Eric cantona was an extraordinary player not only because of his skills and charisma. Manchester united great eric cantona has revealed the inspiration behind his incredible speech at a recent uefa awards ceremony in monaco, which became a viral sensation in the football world. An evening with eric cantona at olympia theatre dublin. When manchester uniteds eric cantona attacked a fan at.
Manchester united collection documantry england sport. Leeds united forward eric cantona calms the media down as he looks on from the bench. Once you treated him with respect and showed that he was wanted cantona would do anything for you. Eric cantona is one of the most celebrated players in manchester uniteds history and is also a fan favourite. Eric cantona retired from football 20 years ago today one week after captaining manchester united to their fourth premier league title in five years. As reported by the mirror, manchester united are very keen on getting their legendary striker back to old trafford. Many strikers out there cannot properly dribble the ball past opponents and score for fun. Hell talk about what it was like making the ken loach movie, looking for eric. Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending into crisis, receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical eric cantona. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Er setzt sich in humorvoller weise mit dem ikonenstatus des ehemaligen fu. Aug 31, 2019 and in these times of pat comments and justso opinion, eric cantona insisted on the beholder having to earn his clarity.
Looking for eric is in uk cinemas from friday, june 12. Ken loach and eric cantona unite for looking for eric. See more ideas about eric cantona, manchester united legends and manchester united. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. As reported by the mirror, manchester united are looking forward to getting their legendary striker back to old trafford. It was written by screenwriter paul laverty and directed by the english director ken loach. Trailer for the upcoming film in which a fan looks for guidance from his hero. Looking for eric is not necessarily a search for mr cantona, the talismanic player for manchester united in the mid 90s, although mr cantona assists in the search, but more the voyage of postman eric to come to terms with his own life, the loss of his first love, and the regret he feels for his. Eric cantona, the man himself, manchester uniteds number 7, the centre forward who awoke a sleeping giant and put the old trafford club right back at the top of english football in the 1990s. Find highquality eric cantona stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Eric cantona set for a shocking return to manchester. See more ideas about eric cantona, manchester united and manchester united football.
There are a lot of stories with different people, his friends, family and football specialists. By nick moore 17 may 2017 hounded out of france as a troublemaker, distrusted by his manager at leeds, the 26yearold cantona signed for manchester united for. Eric cantona was on the pitch as marseille took on toulon in a game of halffootball, halfrugby. He played for auxerre, martigues, marseille, bordeaux, montpellier, nimes, and leeds united before ending his career at manchester united, where he won four premier league titles in five years and two league and fa cup doubles. Eric cantona was the footballer who inspired manchester uniteds revival in the 90s, which led to the fans revering him as the king. May 17, 2017 by nick moore 17 may 2017 hounded out of france as a troublemaker, distrusted by his manager at leeds, the 26yearold cantona signed for manchester united for. Eric daniel pierre cantona born 24 may 1966 in marseille is a french football player turned actor. May 08, 2009 a pril 9 2008, and they are spotted together for the first time. The films cast includes the former professional footballer eric cantona and steve evets, former bass guitarist with the fall. From languishing tenth, they lost just two more games and became champions. A message to manchester united and jose mourinho from the king of manchester eric cantona duration.
Wallpaper of eric cantona wallpaper for fans of eric cantona 2730916. During the filming of looking for eric, loach tells me, cantona exhibited none of the arrogant behaviour that enemies might have predicted. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Manchester united icon eric cantona to play at old. Cantona has more than 140 appearances with manchester united. Looking for eric is a 2009 britishfrench film about the escape from the trials of modern life that football and its heroes can bring for its fans.
Mar 20, 2020 cantona scored 81 goals in his 179 appearances for the club after his controversial move from leeds united in 1992 and is widely regarded as sir alex fergusons best signing for the club. Manchester united fc it is 24 years ago this month that a united side including star players like ryan giggs, roy keane and eric cantona on a formidable run of form travelled to the dell to. The united legend stars in the new ken loach film looking for eric which has. I suffer with you united icon cantona to manchester.
Eric cantona made football an art, a philosophy, something beautiful. Gordon strachan said that the so called philosophical musings of eric c. It is safe to say that without cantona, manchester united would not be the club they are today. The inspiration behind cantonas uefa speech manchester united. That s what it s like for british soccer fanatic eric bishop after one of the greatest players of all time eric cantona, the legendary player for manchester united. Manchester united legend eric cantona issued an emotional video tribute to the 22 people killed in mondays suicide bombing at a pop concert in the city he called home for five years. Manchester united legend uzair madhani 24052018 legends leave a comment the mesmerising frenchman is fondly remembered in the red half of manchester as the man who launched an era of premier league dominance. He is the player who played a hugely significant part in turning manchester united into the dominant force that they have been for the past 20 years. The old trafford legend plays himself in ken loachs latest film looking for eric shot entirely in manchester.
Eric cantona could be the next in a long line of legends to make an emotional return to manchester united. Manchester united oohah eric cantona listen or download. It tells the story of eric bishop, a footballmad postman, whose life is in a mess until cantona appears in his imagination. Download eric cantona pdf online video dailymotion. The former france and manchester united forward used lines from shakespeares king lear, sciences war against ageing, and a vision of dystopia to drive home one singular point while accepting the uefa. Jun 05, 2009 the old trafford legend plays himself in ken loachs latest film looking for eric shot entirely in manchester. I have never and will never find difference between the pass from pele to carlos alberto in the final of the world cup in 1970, and the poetry of. Eric cantona is one of the most celebrated players in manchester uniteds history and is. Eric cantona wants the top job at manchester united ole gunnar solskjaer was named as caretaker manager of the red devils on wednesday until the. Eric cantona man utd legends profile manchester united. With steve evets, eric cantona, stephanie bishop, gerard kearns. Eric cantona set for a shocking return to manchester united. The films cast includes the former professional footballer eric cantona and the former bass guitarist. Ten years have now passed since the release of looking for eric, which.
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