Scholes' flicked pass over the Milan defence to Rooney? (I think it was Milan..) Different types of pass obviously but that was genius.
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So bloody true. I really do get the feeling we're going to see a good season from him. He's had a good rest this summer, one that he's obviously needed, and we're in a position where we can really manage his appearances to get the best out of him.
Quality wise he's up there with Scholes, who was the same age in 2006...
Carrick's to Hernandez vs Newcastle in stoppage time when it was still 3-3 was pretty good, considering the situation and all...
The Scholes comparison at that age could actually be quite a good one for Schweinsteiger. He might arguably be past his prime in that he'll probably be nowhere near as energetic (maybe not the best word for it) as he once was, but his sublime passing ability is still there and will undoubtedly add a lot to our side.
Has he retired from the NT? I can't remember if he has/hasn't.
Nope, took over the captaincy from Lahm and wants to lead us to glory next year at Euro in France. I'm sure he will.
Damn, Schweiny is making me like the German team a bit. I just had the dirty feeling of being happy to see him lift that title!
No amount of Bastian love will make me do that. A certain keeper in a certain semi final took care of that.
Looking back at that WC, the 2 best teams were quite clearly France and Germany. Such a shame that the game was such a drab affair.
I think he's talking about the 1982 World Cup. Neuer might be a bit of a cnut, but he's really really harmless in comparison to Schumacher.
Skepticism is only because he came to UTD. If he went anywhere else, he would be called the marquee signing who will turn the team around. Because its us, he needs to be undermined so that the argument for another saga for a World Class signing can be created.
I am loving every minute of watching him
A loobed assist by Scholes from the edge of the area comes to mind. Don't remember who scored the goal
Was the Ac Milan semi-final first leg 06/07 and Rooney scored the goal to make it level.
I would like to add this pass too:
Shit quality, but one of the best passes I've seen by a United player
Shit quality, but one of the best passes I've seen by a United player
You're thinking of Ronaldo back heel for Tevez against Birmingham.
Carrick to Hernandez vs Chelsea at OT. The header from chicha was a hell of a header too, lobbed check.
Someone please find a video..
I'm glad someone else agrees with me. I think he's gets a pass (no pun intended) far too often for me.
Anyways the videos in this thread, what nostalgia, Rooney being brilliant on the left wing, prime Nani, Berbatov's class touch...
I would like to add this pass too:
Shit quality, but one of the best passes I've seen by a United player
That was fantastic.
Or the Ronaldo backheel for Rooney in the 4-0 vs Villa, April 2008. Great goal - Rooney went round the keeper and scored.
Also, the goal from Berba or Tevez I think when Tevez and Rooney combined in the box against Middlesborough
Cantons to Irwin in 92/93 season.
That goal was pure sex.
Thanks! It was a great pass
Nani skinned Thiago Silva on that one. Thiago probably thought he had it under control until Nani conjured up a trivela.
I would like to add this pass too:
Shit quality, but one of the best passes I've seen by a United player
Ended a run of 8 (i think) headed goals in a row for Rooney
Not actually as good as I remember it being but still a beaut.
How about Giggs to rvp vs west ham?
Swansea 2:1 Man Utd
He is struggling to keep up today
Looks off the pace. Needs to step it up a gear.
I thought he was really good on the ball, slows it a bit, but then that seems the general style we're looking to play, slow, but as long as you keep the ball it doesn't matter
Loses every 50/50 challenge today, got caught out a few times. Bring Carrick on
Thought he was running the game mostly... A few lost challenges, but played plenty of good passes as well and is a big source of creativity that the others don't show.
Having a centre-mid who's afraid of a tackle is not helping.
Loosing out to many times today. Need to get justed to the EPL tempo.
***Glass half-full head on***
Some of us voiced doubts when he signed. His injury problems were no secret, he was 31, and he was coming to a very fast and physical league. We were shouted down. Guardiola then came out and said he hasn't been fully fit for 3 years, and people ignored even that, because he's BFS.
But if we can start to talk about Rooney being past it at 29, why not Schweinsteiger at 31?
He's neat, he's tidy, he has an eye for a pass, but he's looked off the pace mostly, and lacks dynamism.
Some of us voiced doubts when he signed. His injury problems were no secret, he was 31, and he was coming to a very fast and physical league. We were shouted down. Guardiola then came out and said he hasn't been fully fit for 3 years, and people ignored even that, because he's BFS.
But if we can start to talk about Rooney being past it at 29, why not Schweinsteiger at 31?
He's neat, he's tidy, he has an eye for a pass, but he's looked off the pace mostly, and lacks dynamism.
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