Andrew Schauble retires

[ugg]

According to this HS article

Well done to Schaubs on a wonderful career with the Swans, including the 2000 B&F where he was pulling marks down from left right and centre. A lot of talk during this week was centred on how sad it was Maxfield and Nicks couldn't play, I think it was just as sad that Schaubs couldn't join in today either. A terrific player and a great role model for younger players at the club

[punter257]

if its 100% correct then i must say congratulations to schaubs for a great career and i wish him all the best for the future.

a great pickup for us and i just loved how he tried his guts out everytime he lined up in the res and white

[Benevolent Ert]

Yep, it's true - announced by Roosy at the after match today

[stellation]

I don't blame him, he is a wonderful football player and I don't feel that the club has treated him with respect this season. I am sure he will make a fantastic teacher.
Thank you Schaubs!

[barry]

One of my favourite swans players.
Best of luck in whatever you do after footy Schaubs.

[Glenn]

Well done Schaubs on a magnificent career, always solid in defence and giving 110%, best wishes for the future

[Legs Akimbo]

Originally posted by stellation
I don't blame him, he is a wonderful football player and I don't feel that the club has treated him with respect this season. I am sure he will make a fantastic teacher.
Thank you Schaubs!

Could be that he made it known a while back and the club decided that it would be better to develop some kids. Ball situation being slightly different beacuse we NEEDED Ball to win.

[midaro]

Very surprised--he's not that old.
I would've though he'd have a chance to re-establish his career in the pre-season games next year.
I assume he must have permanent injuries.

BTW does this count as a "Surprise Retirement"?

http://redandwhiteonline.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11521

Have I found a legitimate source, or just another tosser?

[Sid]

Congratulations Schaubs. A great CHB.

[BonBon]

In the rooms I asked Schaubs if he'd play next year, but he said no.

[Nico]

I think Schaudes as serviceable as he was didn't fit the attacking style of our backs, simply because of his lack of pace.

Hey is still young enough to keep going but maybe he felt that the game had passed him by. Gutsy effort I say to realise the time has come and there is no point trying to resurrect his career elsewhere.

I suspect he has a future in the community welfare area arena judging by his community work.

[smasher]

Congratulations to Schaubs on a very solid career.You were always dependable and a very fair player.You have been a great asset to the Swans both as a footballer but more importantly,as a role model.May your future be filled with prosperity.Cheers.

[Destructive]

Andrew,

You have been a wonderful servant for the Swans. Well done mate.

[BayesysLeftBoot]

I've always had more respect for schaubs as a person than any other player and I will miss him terribly. I hope he stays at the club in some form but doubt he will. All the best for the future Andrew!

[Mike_B]

Congrats on a great career Schaubs - a fantastic player and clubman and an absolute legend off the field.

When Roosy announced he had retired at Punt RD, they got him up and he started off with something in gibberish German, but it was quite amusing.

Was in good spirits this morning at Albert Park.