No, his name is actually Bastian. Although derived from Sebastian, it's a seperate name in its own right, not an abbreviation.
Right you are.
Still, call him by his surname.
No, his name is actually Bastian. Although derived from Sebastian, it's a seperate name in its own right, not an abbreviation.
Right you are.
Still, call him by his surname.
Agree, although I can see that Schweinsteiger isn't exactly the shortest or easiest of names.
Both the Sch's are too long to keep writing and Memphis does not use his second name since his father ran out on them when he was young.

Both the Sch's are too long to keep writing and Memphis does not use his second name since his father ran out on them when he was young.
Adidas own the Reebok brand, its a subsidiary of AdidasBrilliantsurprised they didnt get sacked.
Why are you allowed to wear Reebok? What about Lonsdale as that could impact on Matth's chances of working there.
Thats the one
They get terribly arsey if you call it Adi-Das.
One of the funniest days ever was when a temp came in wearing a Nike T shirt.
One of the directors sent him home to get changed.
Reebok or Adidas only.
Adidas own the Reebok brand, its a subsidiary of Adidas
Nah thats Puma.
Started by Rudolf Dassler
hehe not sure never tested that theoryWhat happens if you wear Puma to work? Do you get shot?
Didn't know that![]()
I mean why need the trendy abbreviation? His name is Sebastian. Call him Seb if you have to. Bastian just seems a bit hipster and pretentious.

But then we'd confuse him with Larrson! Imagine Matth's disappointment when he switches on a Sweden match and Schweinsteiger isnt there!![]()
I read somewhere that the literal translation of Schweinsteiger is Pig Scaffold
Not sure if thats true