A huge part of why we're so solid at the back. Fights for every ball throughout a game and many were questioning his fitness when we signed him!
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I always feel like he's playing within himself but there's no question he is a huge reason for our midfield domination. Wins the ball back over and over again, constantly presses the opposition high up, rarely struggles under pressure and recycles the ball intelligently. I just think he could do more.
Not only he did his duty as midfielder perfectly but also provided some needed assecuration for young Jackson at the left side.
He's a natural captain in almost every aspect.
He's a natural captain in almost every aspect.
He plays for Manchester United.
He got an ungrateful role to run around Carrick, but I think he did well, second half was much better though.
I love him. There was a time when a United midfield couldn't complete more than three or four passes. Remember that.
He's one of the best big game players, so clearly he's saving himself for the CL final
Strong second half, lovely control in tight areas and kept us ticking.
He is a General. That is all.
Wish we had him 3-5 years younger.
He's terrific and all, but why the feck he doesn't shoot at all?
Inspiring performance from him today, would be interested to see some stats on him, but it looked like he covered a lot of ground and he made a LOT of tackles. Just wish he would put on his shooting boots soon.
He's not very good at it as far as I know.
I thought he played really well, but where is the shots he used to hammer in from range? He just won't shoot. He had crazy long range stats on FIFA for a reason.
He's scored some crackers throughout his career.
Not sure why he's been reluctant to shoot at United so far.
Improved so much in the second half.. Has so much composure!! Knows exactly how to retain possession even when pressed by 2 players..
With Low saying he won't play him in this round of friendlies,hopefully he come back rejuvenated after the break!!
With Low saying he won't play him in this round of friendlies,hopefully he come back rejuvenated after the break!!
This, basically. Deutscher Fussballmeister indeed.
He will be a very popular goal scorer when he eventually gets one
OT always encouraging him to shoot
OT always encouraging him to shoot
Was excellent today loved the tackles he was making in the second half.
He was closed down too quickly to pull off the shots. Didn't help that WBA could do that easily with so many men in and around their box.
Ask the Portuguese about that. Nevermind if it's for club or country, he always screamers against them.
More specifically the Germal couple behind me at the match. Shows how bad my memory is, I've already forgotten the German word for shoot.
Didn't shy away from Pulis' fouling machines taking skin off everyone who came near them. He gave it back in spades whilst still playing football. He's tough as old boots.
Been pretty negative about him of late, I have to hold up both my hands and admit, he's improved a great deal in the last two games.
We haven't had a battler like this in midfield since Roy Keane was shown the door
Das Shoot ?
@Tillo from the newbz helped me out:
shoot! - schiess! (sheess!)
have a go, ffs - zieh ab! (tsee up!)
It's OT, it's gonna be the second one for sure.
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I just got it.Was nice to see him throw himself about the pitch. Another solid performance. Bargain.
#LikeABoss today!
He is fecking brave.
How brave he is you can see when you compare Bayern matches with United matches. Thanks Basti for leaving the best club in the world to fight this battle with us.
How brave he is you can see when you compare Bayern matches with United matches.
Thanks Basti for leaving the best club in the world to fight this battle with us.His refusal to shoot confuses me because he's been shooting from range for a decade. Is he worried about his hammy?
Huge respect to him for that. Is a legend in Bayern and had it all there. Joins us was brave of him. My favourite player.He is fecking brave.
How brave he is you can see when you compare Bayern matches with United matches.
He was our best player today, in my opinion.
Probably side pass Louis as told him not to
Yeah that's bullshit.
He's brilliant at controlling the midfield and dictating the game. But there is that nagging feeling that I want more. A bit more 'star' quality if you like.
Also, his long range passing is wank. He constantly shanks the ball or miss hits it. I wasn't expecting that at all
Also, his long range passing is wank. He constantly shanks the ball or miss hits it. I wasn't expecting that at all
He's brilliant at controlling the midfield and dictating the game. But there is that nagging feeling that I want more. A bit more 'star' quality if you like.
Also, his long range passing is wank. He constantly shanks the ball or miss hits it. I wasn't expecting that at all
I'm not surprised. Pointless long range passing seems to be a contractual obligation here at United. And still the fecking nutters in the crowd gasp as one of our players blasts the ball out wide for the tenth time in the game.
I'm half joking, but there's a bizarre inclination on this forum - and perhaps in general - to assess the quality of passing based on its range.
I can't think of another football team that hits so many of these kind of balls out wide. I expect Bastian to have mastered this in no time at all.
I wish he'd fecking shoot once in a while.
Just oozes class, incredible player.
Have you ever been pleased about anything? Serious question.He's brilliant at controlling the midfield and dictating the game. But there is that nagging feeling that I want more. A bit more 'star' quality if you like.
Also, his long range passing is wank. He constantly shanks the ball or miss hits it. I wasn't expecting that at all
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