Yeah, Turin is like Bahamas and all.At least he was here when it was 30+ degreespoor Darmian will have come from sun soaked Turin to rain soaked Manchester.
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At least you can speak better English than Rooney. Right?England
Yes, sun soaked Turin.
@Mockney the ski resorts are up in the Italian Alps aren't they? Not down at sea level near Turin. I know it's not exactly Scicily but it'll still be very nice weather. It's Italy.
Yous all don't have to scrutinise everything you know
it was a throw away comment used to compare with the shitty Manc weather we're having today.You mean the great run of a grand total of three matches after which our strategy was psyched out and we became toothless.
Just because Fellaini offers something different does not mean he is the better option there. Andy Carroll would offer something different than Rooney but who would prefer him to our captain?
Be sure he exactly knows what to say... - he is a media professional today (he has done enough mistakes in the past)
Some maybe should not underestimate that he knows United better than a lot think. Him and Hargreaves are really close friends and Hargreaves is meeting with him whenever he is in Munich (what is quite often). Both are homegrown (even if Owen is Canadian but he was in Germany from age 17 on) and were the only ones in the team with a lot of "veterans" when they started at Bayern (Lahm spent the first two years in Stuttgart).
I still can't believe that we signed this bloke......Di Maria and Falcao were massive disappointments but I have a really good feeling about Schweini....The man is just a class act...everything about him smacks of class and brilliance so that is why I think he can be great here
Four actually, but I guess it was more in the manner we actually won those games and who we beat along the way (Liverpool, City, Spurs). I also think our form would have continued if Carrick didn't get injured, as he was, and still will be an integral part of our team next season.
I didn't say he's a better option there. I said he's someone who provides something different. I mean, Herrera would never have been able to offer us what Fellaini give us at the end of last season and vice versa.
I wouldn't have Andy Carroll, because I don't rate him as a player, but if we were to get another striker, i'd like him to be someone who offers something different to Rooney. So I guess the answer to your question is yes.
Yep it's clear that Van Gaal the biggest pull(Nothing wrong with that)but nice of him to say it was the club first.
The kraut comment was so odd/great(The idea that this was how Rooney introduced himself to Bastian) . Strange he seemed like he had no idea what it meant.
Has this been posted yet?
I still can't believe we got Bastian!
His girl was playing a warm up tennis tournament in Birmingham prior to Wimbledon.Don't take it personally
To be honest, the whole idea of a multi-millionaire going on holiday in England is just wrong
Just in from work and going through a few pages here. Loved Basti's interview. So articulate. Not surprised he speaks very good English - the Germans usually do. But mostly impressed that he seems so happy to be here. Actually believe him when he says it was a dream of his to come here. Am so happy
Exactly, Fellaini offers something different, when you need something different. If you use him all the time, then it stops being different.
thing is he is not there to enjoy the fruit of his geniusHas this been posted yet?
Well sometime you really can tell if one is genuine or not. What he said about our club, history and one which is used to winking titles. None of them are made up or just saying it to please the fans. To be honest, what players do not make it their dreams to play for us one day? But that's not the point, did you see the picture tweeted by his brother showing them wearing united shirts? It must have been taken at least 10-12 years ago if not longer. His admiration of the club should not be doubted given this background
Just in from work and going through a few pages here. Loved Basti's interview. So articulate. Not surprised he speaks very good English - the Germans usually do. But mostly impressed that he seems so happy to be here. Actually believe him when he says it was a dream of his to come here. Am so happy
He had an old picture showing he wore a united shirt! Enough said.
Also here's his tweet:
https://mobile.twitter.com/BSchweinsteiger/status/620245849516417024/photo/1
Basti and I share the same bday
FFS, I couldn't be more happier!
FFS, I couldn't be more happier!
And I agree. Jus pointing out to someone that if he ends up becoming first choice then our supposedly complete midfield has failed miserably.
he got himself sacked so that LVG was appointed, because he knew the chances are bigger to sign Bastian with LVG in charge. It was all part of the master plan.
ah feck
thanks MoyesieShame he couldn't reunite with his flying dog Falco, one year too late Bastian!
This signing got me so excited, that while getting drunk on Saturday night, me and the missus planned a trip to Old Trafford for the match against Southampton, in January. I've already purchased the tickets.
All that's left is buying plane tickets from Iceland.
Can't wait!
All that's left is buying plane tickets from Iceland.
Can't wait!
I really liked the pics of Schweinsteiger talking with Podolski's son after the world cup final. He really seems to be a likeable guy.
For example that one: http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/wm-sieg-vor-einem-jahr-ein-abend-in-rio-1.2563282-17
For example that one: http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/wm-sieg-vor-einem-jahr-ein-abend-in-rio-1.2563282-17
This is still mental. Great fecking singing!
Nor is it a big distance when you can afford to hop on a couple hour flight in first class whenever you like.
They charter their own private jets these days. There are private carriers who cater to wealthy celebrities and athletes, which makes it cost effective.
Basti
He is without doubt the most German looking person I've ever seen, well him and Muller.
Stick him in a WWII epic and they'll be an Oscar for casting.
Can't wait to see him make his debut, OT will be roaring when he takes the field.
Hope he can stay injury free, I have my doubts though
He is without doubt the most German looking person I've ever seen, well him and Muller.
Stick him in a WWII epic and they'll be an Oscar for casting.
Can't wait to see him make his debut, OT will be roaring when he takes the field.
Hope he can stay injury free, I have my doubts though
It is said to please the fans. What is really felt might be a different thing - or not? He for sure knows what he has to say...
And the kits say nothing - yes, his brother was a fan and we know. Else his father was selling the kits and I would not be surprised to see kits from him in various colours...
There is a lot you can believe... but some is more drama than anything. The beats advertising from Saturday/Sunday should tell you a lot. He is grown up in a time in which the EPL was still the biggest somehow. The younger players tend more to Real or Barcelona... We all know that he always thought about making this experience abroad and that he prefers England - and yes, United was for him the logical choice especially as it is the club with the biggest reputation. Schweinsteiger does not go small...
If you wanted to visit Schweinsteiger in the recent 5 years you had to press the ring for the top floor... - "Cantona"... - Schweinsteiger was a Cantona fan and had it as an alias. And that is something you can really believe in.
https://bilder.bild.de/fotos-skaliert/bastian-schweinsteiger-auf-seinem-klingelschild-ist-schweini-schon-eine-Man Utd-legende-46584030-41768976/4,w=650,c=0.bild.jpg
What an absolute monster signing.. Buzzing is a very simple word to describe how I am feeling right now..
We finally sign a German player and that too the captain of the reigning world champions..
Over all these years, I have only had one number on the back of all my United shirts.. 20, because of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer..
For the first time, I am going to get the name and number of whatever Bastian Effing Schweinsteiger is going to get..
That is how much I Love this signing..
If he ends up getting 20.. I think I'll just burst into instant tears of joy over the whole week!!
But considering what Ole did back in 99' vs Bayern, I very much doubt he will get 20!!
We finally sign a German player and that too the captain of the reigning world champions..
Over all these years, I have only had one number on the back of all my United shirts.. 20, because of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer..
For the first time, I am going to get the name and number of whatever Bastian Effing Schweinsteiger is going to get..
That is how much I Love this signing..
If he ends up getting 20.. I think I'll just burst into instant tears of joy over the whole week!!
But considering what Ole did back in 99' vs Bayern, I very much doubt he will get 20!!
My question to you is: What's wrong with you?! Why not just take what he said at face value and accept him with open arms, and believe he does have his dream became true and he will be happy here.
Well thanks for this bit of information of his Cantona buzzer.... as if we don't love him enough already.
My own confession is, his signing is my own dream coming true. I grew up in a household (well my mum basically) watching Germany as our second international team. I have liked Basti alot for years and admire him. This signing is very important as I have been a big fan.
Do not know what that guy is on about, Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin are clearly and upgraded over blind and fellaini, there is not even a debate. Last season was a indication we need better upgrades over what we had last year, when we relying on carrick to stay fit, or the machine completly falls apart
Well I found him look more like Scandinavian though. Can pass off as a Swedish or Danish (but he's not as tall)Basti
He is without doubt the most German looking person I've ever seen, well him and Muller.
Stick him in a WWII epic and they'll be an Oscar for casting.
Can't wait to see him make his debut, OT will be roaring when he takes the field.
Hope he can stay injury free, I have my doubts though
He's a Bayern fan and knows him a lot better then we would... And what he says is likely true and makes sense anyway. He's obviously a lifelong Bayern fan, but always had the goal to play abroad one day and united is a logical choice.My question to you is: What's wrong with you?! Why not just take what he said at face value and accept him with open arms, and believe he does have his dream became true and he will be happy here.
Well thanks for this bit of information of his Cantona buzzer.... as if we don't love him enough already.
My own confession is, his signing is my own dream coming true. I grew up in a household (well my mum basically) watching Germany as our second international team. I have liked Basti alot for years and admire him. This signing is very important as I have been a big fan.
I liked the part where he remembered the fans applauding them when we went out and he thought that one day he would like to play for those fans.
I've paraphrased but the intent is there.
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