Exactly. The era of the Schwein is upon us.
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Exactly. The era of the Schwein is upon us.
Needs more games,so calm and skillful with on the ball.
Seems to be able to handle the pressing also.
Seems to be able to handle the pressing also.
- While he has declined a good bit his calming influence, passing and ambition to win hasn't.
I agree noticed he favoured passing to the players who need confidence. Classy man.
Still not convinced that JM will use him in the PL but ideally we need him and TFM to contribute in midfield with the number of games we have coming up.
Am I the only one who thinks he wasn't all that good today? I know he hasn't played in ages. Yes, I am happy to see him in our shirt. However, based solely on todays performance, nostalgia for an aging legend aside, he was pretty poor.
I also think he wasn't superb today but everything considered he was very very good. Sure the tank ran empty towards the end and he was a step too late in transition at times but I think he could play a huge role for us with a bit of added game fitness.
Especially against teams playing a high press he d be very useful to put on the pitch to change the pace of the game. Also, it's clear his passing still shows signs of excellence.
Especially against teams playing a high press he d be very useful to put on the pitch to change the pace of the game. Also, it's clear his passing still shows signs of excellence.
On Bastian Schweinsteiger
"He is staying and he is going on the Europa League list because we opened spaces with [Memphis] Depay and [Morgan] Schneiderlin leaving. We don’t have many players; in midfield we don’t have many options, so obviously he is an option. Ninety minutes today was probably too hard for him but it was important for him to have an impact with his volley and now I think he’s happy. If he was a good professional when he was not playing, now he’s having some minutes and opportunities he’s going to be the same good professional. With so many matches and competitions, he’s going to be an option." - Mourinho, post-game.
Clearly not being shipped off this month, so might as well contribute as he's getting so well paid!
My MOTM... Great to see him again..
Agree completely with all of these. I cannot believe the hypocrisy around here. When a player has a good game you praise him, not criticise him. BSF still has it in him to help us win the cups and also fight for top 4.
Played better and better as the game progressed. One of the best today. Should play more.
On a day when we were expected to win handily despite a ton o' changes we needed some calm at the back of midfield and BSF brought it ... eventually.
As the season progresses, if we're in a tough match requiring our 1st eleven, any injury to Carrick means I'd choose BSF to fill-in & not need a change in system.
As the season progresses, if we're in a tough match requiring our 1st eleven, any injury to Carrick means I'd choose BSF to fill-in & not need a change in system.
Must be considered as a Carrick sub or even a start instead of him in some games.
Good game. Grew into it as the game passed, great about the goal too.
Good game. Grew into it as the game passed, great about the goal too.
Goal, assist, couple of lovely dribbels, kept it ticking in the middle. All this after not starting a single game in 7 months.
111 passes with a 92.8% success rate
"Pretty poor" my arse.
Better than Morgan thats for sure.
Was cack in the first half. Well the first half hour, anyway. But got better and better. Pleased he's an option for the rest of the season. Definitely still has something to offer.
Hargreaves was massively influential in our Champions League win. Worth every penny in my book. Unsung hero.
He was a crock. We would have been better off signing Senna who was cheaper and way better.
Started badly, but his influence grew. My MOTM.
Still wary though, because Wigan aren't good.
Still wary though, because Wigan aren't good.
Bayern were not at the same level in 2007 as they were when we bought Basti. Nor did we pay anything like the same transfer fee. So I think the two situations are a bit different.
just watching the replay. Is that idiot on BBC actually saying "you can't miss from here" to Bastis goal? 
Loved to see him play. Pogba could learn something from Basti. Basti plays it safe and simple, which keeps the ball in the team. No showboating and sloppy 10 yard passes with the backheel, like Pobga tends to do once or twice every game. And what a professional he's been - forced out by Mourinho. Forced himself back in the squad, and now he's almost starting games in PL again. Have Mourinho forced someone out, then taken them back in before?
We're a sleeping giant but we're still a giant. Bayern and Bastian came to a mutual agreement. The former didn't need him anymore but were willing to keep him out of respect. The latter didn't want to become a burden for them if he can help it. Well they must be thanking their god we've stepped in
I don't know. But do you sometimes get the feeling that there is someone whispering in Jose's ear? Agree with you 100% re Pogba.
Wow, that are some great numbers.Goal, assist, couple of lovely dribbels, kept it ticking in the middle. All this after not starting a single game in 7 months.
111 passes with a 92.8% success rate
"Pretty poor" my arse.
Bollox does a World Cup winning captain think this way aged 30. Pure garbage.
Like Totti would feel the same, or Giggs during his twilight years
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Why did Mou play him today but not earlier in the season?
Admitting he was wrong?
Admitting he was wrong?
111 passes with a 92.8% success rate
That's Xavi-esque.
He grew into the game. thought he played much better once Herrera came on too (but I guess being in the lead at the point helped with his freedom).
Think much like Carrick he would be more suited to a 3 man midfield or if its 2, the other guy needs to be mobile / have legs (and its a home game where we will dominate).
He will be useful for the second half of the season esp if we want to rest Carrick, and with Cup matches coming up.
Think much like Carrick he would be more suited to a 3 man midfield or if its 2, the other guy needs to be mobile / have legs (and its a home game where we will dominate).
He will be useful for the second half of the season esp if we want to rest Carrick, and with Cup matches coming up.
More likely Schweinsteiger has proven his commitment and worth.
Because earlier in the season he thought Schneiderlin had more of a chance of making it. Which was not unreasonable. Since he's let Morgan go it creates an opportunity for BFS. Come on. Isn't that obvious? He even said as much in the post-match interview.
Fair point but I think there was more to it, for example getting him to train with the reserves.
Commitment called into question? Wanted to force him out & free up a squad place.
Bollox does a World Cup winning captain think this way aged 30. Pure garbage.
Like Totti would feel the same, or Giggs during his twilight years
None of them are DM/box to box players and had been involved in so many tackling as Bastian did. That would also explain why, at age 33 Keane was a wreck while Giggs could play till his 40s. (PS Keane's career would have probably been shorter if he played with a national team like Germany who always seem to reach at least the semi final)
But keep laughing.
He definitely wanted rid of him. Obviously thought we had enough options and didn't see a future for him at the club. Now Morgan's gone that's all changed. In a way he's lucked out slightly because we'd be a bit short if he'd got his way. Only a bit short, though. I don't reckon he'll feature a whole lot more.
I will, that's how ridiculous the suggestion is.
Please do. You're making my day.
Now why Keane didn't play till age 40 or Incey or Gattuso for all that matter?
Schweinsteiger isn't 40.
Roy left United aged 34.5 only because he was kicked out, he'd been on the wane a couple of seasons by then.
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Keane left because he was finished. He spent 1-2 years walking on the pitch and then he gave saf the excuse to get rid of him. Thats what happen to these sort of players. Years tackling and bullying the midfield does take its toil
Do you think saf would have kicked him at age 25 because he was mean with poor nev? Would a 25 year old keane end at celtic only to retire few months later?
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