Fabian Schär - signs a one year contract extension on reduced terms (Official)

[nemtizz]

Looked rusty on the ball but he's on the left and has barely played. Clear of Botman.

[STM]

So pleased for him. I think being able to rest him can give a few more years at this level.

[Astroblack]

I know he'll want regular playing time but hope he stays here forever. 

[SAK]

1 minute ago, Astroblack said:

I know he'll want regular playing time but hope he stays here forever. 

Will get plenty of games here with injuries, suspensions and a packed schedule (same for other players).

[1964]

Imperious

[Ronaldo]

Nothing we don’t know but he makes so much difference in both boxes.

[Weezertron]

We’re fucked when he retires unless he transitions into a coach, and turns down all the modelling campaign contracts 

[Pilko]

There's loads of life in him yet. Mega performance. Tends to always do well against Haaland.

[samptime29]

Played well. Love the hunk.

[et tu brute]

Thought first half he wasn't great, but second half was outstanding 

[Kid Icarus]

Makes all the difference in the world having a defender the opposition know can ping a diagonal in behind either fullback.

[Newcastle Fan]

Reminded us all what a great player he is, superb decision to start him tonight.

[Lush Vlad]

Only one game and obviously having the full backs starting helped. But the balance looked better. 

[PauloGeordio]

Fabby was fab today. Good to see him back in the side.

[TaylorJ_01]

Excellent footballer, makes everything look so simple.

[The College Dropout]

I’m still a Schar - Burn loyalist.  It’s the leadership, commitment,anticipation.  I just love Fab. Intangibles. 

[TaylorJ_01]

1 minute ago, The College Dropout said:

I’m still a Schar - Burn loyalist.  It’s the leadership, commitment,anticipation.  I just love Fab. Intangibles. 

 

plus the odd screamer

[Dan]

On 14/11/2025 at 20:32, Dan said:

Still the best defender at the club.

 

Yep.

[olliemort]

Be very disappointed if he doesn’t get a new contract. Considering other bit part players who did id be surprised if he isn’t offered one 

[The Prophet]

Didn't think he was great today, but I still love wor Fab.

[Fak]

5 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

Didn't think he was great today, but I still love wor Fab.

 

Apart from the tackle/pen on Foden aside I thought he was imperious. 

[Infinitely Content]

There was a lot of noise about him being poor last season, and he seems to be the one many people (not necessarily on here) are happy to leave out of conversations about who forms our best CB pairing, but for me that noise was always unmerited and he remains our best defender, offering the most well-rounded set of attributes, and some intangible extra which sets him apart. We all know of his distribution but from a purely defensive point of view he's perhaps underrated imo.

I love him, best I've seen at Newcastle in my lifetime by a distance.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

10 hours ago, Fak said:

 

Apart from the tackle/pen on Foden aside I thought he was imperious. 

Tripped and fell over for the cross that led to Foden’s miss as well. 
 

I love Fab but I think Botman would be my clear preference now for most games. 

[Groundhog63]

3 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Tripped and fell over for the cross that led to Foden’s miss as well. 
 

I love Fab but I think Botman would be my clear preference now for most games. 

Tbf, for Foden's miss, Thiaw loses both Haaland's AND Foden a nd ends up in no man's land. 

 

That's not a criticism, btw, good teams create space

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Just now, Groundhog63 said:

Tbf, for Foden's miss, Thiaw loses both Haaland's AND Foden a nd ends up in no man's land. 

 

That's not a criticism, btw, good teams create space

Yeah. But same as the criticism Botman has had recently, defenders look worse when exposed and good players are attacking them. I just wouldn’t say yesterday is a clear case of Schar now has the shirt over Botman.