How many of those 218 are United supporters though? 
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Bastian fecking Schweinsteiger!
I doubt he will be playing much at the beginning. He just came from holidays and starts training. Maybe some minutes for the fans...
Can even make an old quote from van Gaal about this topic.
From this article of July 2010: http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/louis-van-gaal-im-interview-deutsche-spieler-sind-wunderbar-1.976605
titled "German players are wonderful..."
Ich weiß, dass ein Lahm oder ein Müller nach einer langen Pause sofort wieder gut spielen können. Aber Robben kann das nicht nach einer Woche, auch nicht Ribéry oder Kroos, auch Schweinsteiger und van Bommel werden Mühe haben. Der Anfang der Saison wird wieder schwierig, aber vielleicht überraschen mich die Spieler.
I know that a Lahm or a Müller are able to play immediately very good even after a long break. But Robben cannot do that after a week - Ribery and Kroos cannot do that either - even Schweinsteiger and van Bommel will have their problems.
The interview was after the World Cup 2010 and the topic was the start of the season. It has to do with different player types, statures, abilities to regenerate and get in form. Van Gaal is smart enough to know that a proper build-up is the most important.
I doubt he will be playing much at the beginning. He just came from holidays and starts training. Maybe some minutes for the fans...
Can even make an old quote from van Gaal about this topic.
From this article of July 2010: http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/louis-van-gaal-im-interview-deutsche-spieler-sind-wunderbar-1.976605
titled "German players are wonderful..."
Ich weiß, dass ein Lahm oder ein Müller nach einer langen Pause sofort wieder gut spielen können. Aber Robben kann das nicht nach einer Woche, auch nicht Ribéry oder Kroos, auch Schweinsteiger und van Bommel werden Mühe haben. Der Anfang der Saison wird wieder schwierig, aber vielleicht überraschen mich die Spieler.
I know that a Lahm or a Müller are able to play immediately very good even after a long break. But Robben cannot do that after a week - Ribery and Kroos cannot do that either - even Schweinsteiger and van Bommel will have their problems.
The interview was after the World Cup 2010 and the topic was the start of the season. It has to do with different player types, statures, abilities to regenerate and get in form. Van Gaal is smart enough to know that a proper build-up is the most important.
I'm still hoping he get's an outing even if it's only 20 minutes at the end of the match.
Either way I still can't wait until Saturday it's been too long since United played last. Preseason is not the same as a competitive match but it's better than nothing.
I am already missing him. I´ll go mental if the caf doesn't appreciate him.
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If you pay attention, the caf has been in perpetual jizzfest the last couple of days.
I am just watching old vids on youtube... Here is one of a tinshootout between Basti+Holger and Lewy+Alaba - with English Subtitles (Alaba cannot loose - and Basti makes a meal out of it)
You got to get to know your players - not just when they talk smart to the media and on the usual footballing pitch...
90 something page thread in the transfer forum and 23 page thread in the main forum and he hasn't even kicked a ball!
Safe to say he is getting a lot of love.
I'm very happy with him and think we needed a signing like this as we lost so much experience in the last few seasons. Him and Schneiderlin adding to Carrick and Herrera makes us so strong in the middle and I think he, providing he doesn't break completely, will be a hit at O.T.
Watching that video, next summer Woody should work his magic and achieve the impossible of getting Alaba. Such a brilliant player is multiple positions.
He's brilliant
I have to say, I didn't realise how likable he was. I wish we'd signed him earlier in his career now!
nah without Moyes we wouldn't have got close to himHe's brilliant
I have to say, I didn't realise how likable he was. I wish we'd signed him earlier in his career now!
Fantastic clip! Thanks for posting. These two world best midfielders' respect for each other is heart warming.
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Was watching this video last night.
Can't wait to see him play for us!!
Can't wait to see him play for us!!
I want him to be United's captain already!
I'd join in.
He will become the new scapegoat like all our signings when things start going wrong.
Grey hair, only bought because he's van Gaal's lovechild, too old, too expensive, injury prone, too slow and his name takes bloody ages to write..
Bastian fecking Schweinsteiger
Bastian fecking Schweinsteiger
Good point.How many of those 218 are United supporters though?
I doubt he will be playing much at the beginning. He just came from holidays and starts training. Maybe some minutes for the fans...
Can even make an old quote from van Gaal about this topic.
From this article of July 2010: http://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/louis-van-gaal-im-interview-deutsche-spieler-sind-wunderbar-1.976605
titled "German players are wonderful..."
Ich weiß, dass ein Lahm oder ein Müller nach einer langen Pause sofort wieder gut spielen können. Aber Robben kann das nicht nach einer Woche, auch nicht Ribéry oder Kroos, auch Schweinsteiger und van Bommel werden Mühe haben. Der Anfang der Saison wird wieder schwierig, aber vielleicht überraschen mich die Spieler.
I know that a Lahm or a Müller are able to play immediately very good even after a long break. But Robben cannot do that after a week - Ribery and Kroos cannot do that either - even Schweinsteiger and van Bommel will have their problems.
The interview was after the World Cup 2010 and the topic was the start of the season. It has to do with different player types, statures, abilities to regenerate and get in form. Van Gaal is smart enough to know that a proper build-up is the most important.
LVG said something about everybody getting 45 minutes in the first game so he should play the 1st or 2nd half of the match.
You can bet your ass that there will be people moaning about him as soon as he plays more than two side or back passes in one game.
It's the caf after all.
Probably has the biggest calfs in football. Absolutely huge
He probably needs specially made shinpads.
ATTENTION ladies and gentlemen, I have something very important to say;
Bastian fecking Schweinsteiger.
That is all.
Bastian fecking Schweinsteiger.
That is all.
That Chelsea final was a disaster for a lot of people. Spurs lost out on a CL place, Hazard signed for Chelsea that summer, and Bayern were denied a CL win at their own stadium.
Also, its remarkable how two of Bayern's CL wins came after they lost out in terrible fashions in the final in the previous season.
This is how the buildup to disappointment starts.
5 years too late but better than never I guess.
He's just a little old, he's still good! He's still good!
He's just a little old, he's still good! He's still good!
I'm an expert at that, ask all of my exes.
As good as photoshops get...
Grey hair, only bought because he's van Gaal's lovechild, too old, too expensive, injury prone, too slow and his name takes bloody ages to write..
Bastian fecking Schweinsteiger
Bastian fecking Schweinsteiger.
Can't believe it.
Bastian feck juventus!
Bastian feck juventus!
Just release the new kit along with his number already. I want to order his jersey!
Probably not.
Cultural lecture... In Bavaria to have strong calves or "stramme Wadln" is a beauty ideal for men. Lederhosen just really look good then...
Count me in too.
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