This. He is and can still be a quality player.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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He'd a good game except that Pen which I still think was harsh and proved that he's still a lot to offer.
Disagree. Kroos is hiding with his defensive work. I can't tell who is 30+ years old between Bastian and Kroos in term of defensive work rate. Kroos passing game is as influential as always but he needs other doing his part in defending.
Bastian still has it at top level, but he will need to be carefully managed as his fitness won't allow him to carry the same high workload week in week out. His composure is valuable in certain circumstances and it's extremely hard to buy the same quality in this market.
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He is a natural leader and has such a silky touch. JM will get the best out of him that is for sure!
If he is able to feature a lot next season, my choice for club captain.
Should feature as often as possible next season imo.
Had a good match last night. The first half performance was as good as I have seen him play in a long time. He still looks like he is carrying a little weight though. Still this tournament has been good for him/us with him out injured for so long at the back end of last season, its been a way to get fit.
Let us hope he can stay relatively injury free. He needs to curb his style a little bit I think. There is no reason why he cant perform a holding role for us and his leadership speaks for itself. Congratulations also on breaking the appearance record at major tournaments.
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Let us hope he can stay relatively injury free. He needs to curb his style a little bit I think. There is no reason why he cant perform a holding role for us and his leadership speaks for itself. Congratulations also on breaking the appearance record at major tournaments.
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Rooney captains this guy 
I've got a feeling that he's managing an injury a little like Ledley King used to so it's difficult for him to manage his weight with cardio.
I'm not saying he's so crocked that he can't train, just that he probably needs to go easy to manage his body which has taken a beating over the years.
Ditto Rooney.
I'm not saying he's so crocked that he can't train, just that he probably needs to go easy to manage his body which has taken a beating over the years.
Ditto Rooney.
I am excited to see him have another crack at this season, especially with Jose. It's obvious he's not "finished". I mean he may not be the Schweinsteiger of the past, but he'll still be a damn improvement on the likes of Herrara.
Excellent last night in the first half. Dictated everything.
He released a statement on his twitter in German. It's a picture, so I can't translate. Wonder if our German resident fans can translate it for us? @OutlawGER @Balu @slig
Puh, its a bit much to translate it word by word. All in all he says
- there was missing some luck in the match
- thanks to the fans, and to France for the tournament, congratulations to the team of France
- proud of the teamspirit and the play-style of germanys team
I thought he was retiring from the national team or something, he had written a story lol
My favorite player, hopefully he can stay fit next season and he can find a place in the first 11.
Imagine Rooney captain Bastian & Zlatan this coming seasonRooney captains this guy
. worthy? 
It wasn't a mistake, and it wasn't stupid.
Basti had that hand up to pull his man down, and to make the jump himself. But since Evra was jumping away, Basti ended up leaning a bit too much towards him, and got in the way of the ball. Not deliberate at all. Very very harsh from a possibly pissed off Italian ref.
You what mate
You don't go jumping for a ball with your hand in the air without looking at the ball and then leave said hand hanging in the air. It was deliberate in the same way you're trying your hardest to catch a player from behind but you run across the back of his legs and 'accidently' catch them. Of course you don't mean to but your momemtum will ALWAYS take you there; that player beat you with his positioning thus you commited a foul.
He misjudged the flight of the ball AND wasn't touch tight to Evra so he desperately jumped with his head AND hand in an attempt to stop the ball; unfortunately for him the ball hit his hand whilst he was in no man's land.
Just because he looked sheepish doing it, doesn't mean he didn't know what he was doing.
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...r-handball-intentional-germany-france-penalty
I guess the last sentence there is important but surely it's up the ref's discretion? It blocked a clear goal scoring opportunity (direct at the goal or indirectly i.e it might have set up a team mate).
Still that's none of our concern really. Thought he played very well and hoping he gets lots of playing time under Mourinho.
Rooney captains this guy
Bloody joke, isn't it.Rooney captains this guy
Jose needs to strip him of it and hand it to Zlatan with Basti as Vice.
He has great technique and control but is lacking physically and just doesn't do enough. Needs to have a better season or he will be on the way out.
I would suspect Mourinho might have an idea how to use him properly.
Certainly we need the Bastian from the first half of the game against France dictating play and getting about the pitch.
Certainly we need the Bastian from the first half of the game against France dictating play and getting about the pitch.
Think he's suggesting that Schweinsteiger is a natural born Führer whereas Rooney is not and it should be the other way around.
Which is wrong on so many levels...
He was fairly shite last year, and whats worse for me is he kept jetting off back to Germany at every opportunity. His injury record going on 3 years now is tragic, he has a lot to prove next season regardless of his muppet star standing.
Basti und Ana
Can we have the German NT Bastian next year please?
Hope he doesnt indulge on too much cake today, needs to stay trim
I really hope he stays another season at least. Think he has more to offer.
Maybe he has more to offer, but what does it matter when he can't stay injury free?
I think Mou wants to axe him.
Sell Bastian
Sell Mata
Keep Fellaini
Sell Mata
Keep Fellaini
Especially if he retires from international football. I hope we keep him for another year or two
feck sake. I've been in the same street today. If I knew he would have been there I would have stayed to take a photo.
Be surprised if he's with Utd next season. Best for both if he moves on.
All three are going, and it will be glorious.Sell Bastian
Sell Mata
Keep Fellaini
I think Mourinho likes him and wants to try him, so he'll stay at least another season.
Physically he looked in good shape and he played well, if he stays injury free I'm pretty sure he can translate that into the PL season. That if is a pretty big if tho.
Physically he looked in good shape and he played well, if he stays injury free I'm pretty sure he can translate that into the PL season. That if is a pretty big if tho.
Another signing that hasn't really worked out so far but at £6.3m was worth the risk.
I think we should sell if rumours of PSG wanting him are true.
Blind, Carrick, Schneiderlin, Herrera, Pogba*, TFM, Pereira and Rooney as a last resort should be good enough for us this season.
I think we should sell if rumours of PSG wanting him are true.
Blind, Carrick, Schneiderlin, Herrera, Pogba*, TFM, Pereira and Rooney as a last resort should be good enough for us this season.
Rumours about PSG interest. Dont think he had planned to go to PSG when he left Bayern, Jose might have change his mind. I think he will be given a chance to see how he trains, but it wont surprise me if leaves.
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