I think the notion of players giving back money because their coach has discarded them is naive on an absurd level, I also find it extremely hypocritical, as was already pointed out with the caf at work example.
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Better players then him took a wage reduction to keep on playing (ex Roberto Baggio). Its called pride.
There again, Baggio took a salary reduction at a time when he was still able to play football at the highest level. Bastian's legs are gone. Why should he make himself look silly when United are obliged to finance his retirement?
I am not expecting anything from Bastian. We were suckers for offering that contract and we deserve to pay the price.
However lets stop with this 'he wants to play with us' nonsense. He never showed that off and on the pitch.
Oh wait he did posted some tweets showing support and he smiled when playing against West ham. Feck he's the new Gary Neville then.
A player will get involved in the squad if he's good enough. If he's not, he won't. However if a player suggest a salary reduction then its clear that his heart is in the right place.
PS I think Young had already accepted a salary reduction.
I think he quite obviously has something holding him at United and it must be something more than money, because I'm sure some Chinese or MLS club would still pay him a good salary and United would be inclined to pay the difference to get him off the books. Only he himself knows what the true reasons are though.
Definitely a possibility @devilish but only the man himself knows this.
I think this is a bit pie in the sky, it'd be like expecting Rooney to do the same thing now.
If you're on £180k /week and were suddenly frozen out by a new manager but had no intention of playing anywhere else, would you suddenly say "I'll take less money".
I don't think Schweinsteiger being left out has anything to do with money and I don't believe he thinks that either. If the manager said to him "I want rid of you because I want to free up your large wages but if you renegotiate with the club I'll play you more" it'd be bizarre but something worth considering for the player.
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If i was him ill do the same. While make myself look silly at the other side of the world when i can live relaxed while sucking money from lets say real?
No, Young accepted a contract extension.
Just play him Jose. Carrick needs a rest and the team suffers a little when we play Herrera further back. Play him he's still a class act.
If he doesn't get 45 versus Wigan then he'll never start a game for us again.
I agree. The frustrating thing is he may have a real impact and lift the team out of this lathargic form we find ourselves in. It's maddening, he's Bastian fecking Schweinsteiger not Tom Cleverley. His loyalty and professionalism should be rewarded with a chance.
Depends how he looks in training I guess.
I reckon it will be Fellaini again with Bastian on the bench. Doubt he will ever start another game for us unless we have an injury crisis.
I think you're right.
Im expecting nothing really. Players are employees and most employees at nearly pensionable age would do the same. Also this he can go to china is silly. First of all the chinese seem interested in players who can play football. Secondly why should he uproot his family when hes got a good thing going here
I don't blame him of anything really. We were the suckers and we deserve it. However lets not make him look as committed. He never showed that on the pitch
Commited enough to work his way back into training and now gets a start.
Let's see how he looks.
Dont think he will play in his best position so therefor he will probably be poor/average 
Father time and the tree is an........interesting midfield combo, I hope Wigan don't press.
It's only Wigan, I can't imagine that being too big a problem.Dont think he will play in his best position so therefor he will probably be poor/average
Partnering Fellaini or Rooney in central midfield...not ideal.
Here's hoping he doesn't embarass himself too much. It's only Wigan, and that.
Looking forward to seeing how he gets on today.
wycombe gave spurs run for their money, wolves beat pool....magic of the cup and all that crap. Wigan will be up for it, specially with Joyce being there and if we go into the game with the mentality "its only Wigan" it could get tricky even though it really is just fecking Wigan.
Yeah that's true, I personally think it'll be quite comfortable but I'm expecting to be proved wrong.
It'll be interesting to see if he can run.
Big opportunity for him to claim a place in Mourinho's plans for this season.
He will be exhausted by the 60th minute, I predict. Hopefully Blind can step in if that happens to be the case.
We need bodies to play against these nobodies
I want to see him the full 90 minutes because I am interested how fit he looks after a full match.
Fair to expect him to get knackered; first start in a year or so.
He hasn't played properly in coming on a year now. Weird to use that as a stick to beat him with.
Good to see Bastian starting. Hopefully he puts in a solid performance and impresses Mourinho.
I didn't say it was a bad thing? I was just making a prediction. I wasn't trying to insult him or whatever just pointing out what I think will happen.
He'll score an overhead kick from the edge of the 18 yard box.
Come on Basti! Score a wonder goal.
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Schweini overlapping 
I must say he is a joy to watch on the ball. The way he floats around is so elegant.
fecking hell. The most elegant five yard passes I've seen.
Nah more the way he dribbles. Not necessarily his passing.
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