James Milner

playboypaul · Dec 12, 2012

Now I know most on here will not think that 'ol square jaw is the right player that we want and you are probably right. But I am not so sure that he isn't the player that we need.

What I think is that we need someone with his work-rate and industry. The guy never stops running and chasing the ball down, never puts a pass astray, retains possesion well. This is exactly the type of player we need.

With the way we cant keep the ball and dont like to chase it down, I reckon he would be a good signing. Someone to tighten the ship. He is pretty fast and can cross well too. He definately doesn't shirk his defensive responsibilities either. He would also provide good competition for Lennon while offering something different. He can also play left wing if need be.

He is apparently available for a cut-price as well which is something that might get Levy interested. I would welcome him if the price was right. Add him Sandro and Parker, and we might not seem so work-shy.

What do you think?

panoma · Dec 12, 2012

Big no from me.
We need players that improve the first eleven, not filling the squad with mediocre players.

Misfit · Dec 12, 2012

I think there is some merit to what you say but even I'm very far from convinced. If he's available for a bargain price I can already see DL's nostrils twitching though.

Toela65 · Dec 12, 2012

Has there been a link t0 Milner in the media?

Interesting.

playboypaul · Dec 12, 2012

Toela65 said:
Has there been a link t0 Milner in the media?

Interesting.

ITK section saying Milner is available.

Mullers · Dec 12, 2012

And a big NO from me as well but if he's available at a bargain bucket price, Levy will buy him.

EnfieldYiddo · Dec 12, 2012

As a squad player yes. Nothing more; think he's a very hum drum footballer

Riandor · Dec 12, 2012

It's not who we need right now... if we were ditching Half the Midfield squad players due to getting good price, then i could see sense in replacing a bundle of them with a player like Milner, but right now the money must go into other players.

I think Milner is an ok player and he has proven that he can "do a job" on the right flank, so at a push we could grab him for RM/Lennon back-up, but I stand by my point that if we need anyone this window then the focus should be on 1st improvers, not squad players.

If for any reason he joined in Jan I wouldn't cry, but I would be asking questions as to why him vs others.

robbiedee · Dec 12, 2012

A big NO from me too. not based on footballing ability, I just think he's an annoying prick with no neck, thats all.

playboypaul · Dec 12, 2012

robbiedee said:
A big NO from me too. not based on footballing ability, I just think he's an annoying prick with no neck, thats all.

So if Messi looked and acted like him, would you turn him down too?

mpickard2087 · Dec 12, 2012

Not a player I like so its a no from me, but I agree with the OP that we need some more players with his type of attitude and workrate.

I can't see him being cheap either, even with a reduced transfer fee he must be on big wages.

OmarsComing · Dec 12, 2012

Milner is far superior than Lennon and before he joined Citeh was arguably as good as Bale. We should definitely be in for him. You would all be surprised how good he is if he joined - that's why Citeh offered £28m for him and not £28m for Lennon; for which when they signed Milner, Lennon had his best season for us.

chinaman · Dec 12, 2012

Cut price but big the cut? Even 50% of 28 million is too expensive if he's on 100 grands a week.

OmarsComing · Dec 12, 2012

chinaman said:
Cut price but big the cut? Even 50% of 28 million is too expensive if he's on 100 grands a week.

they spent 25m on ade and we got him for 5

talkshowhost86 · Dec 12, 2012

OmarsComing said:
Milner is far superior than Lennon and before he joined Citeh was arguably as good as Bale. We should definitely be in for him. You would all be surprised how good he is if he joined - that's why Citeh offered £28m for him and not £28m for Lennon; for which when they signed Milner, Lennon had his best season for us.

Basing any sort of opinion on the amount that teams pay for players is a bit silly.

Or should we also be bang in the market for £35m man Andy Carroll?

FWIW I agree with you that Milner is a good player and would be a useful player in our squad. But he's not nearly as good as Bale.

Hoddle&Waddle · Dec 12, 2012

No thanks

L-man · Dec 12, 2012

I rate Milner very highly, would love us to sign him. He get's a lot of stick for some reason, especially for England, but he's very hard working, wins the ball a lot and chips in with a few goals and decent amount of assists. I would have thought the wages would be a sticking point. But I think he'd be a great addition to a midfield 3 and/or wing cover

PT · Dec 12, 2012

He turned us down when at Leeds if I remember correctly. That said, he would be a great addition to the squad. One of our obvious weaknesses is depth of squad, and strength on bench. Milner would immediately test Lennon's resolve to hold on to his shirt, as well as add defensive options when playing away. A big yes from me.

Blake Griffin · Dec 12, 2012

no thanks, watching him amble around for england is punishment enough, i can't endure that on a weekly basis.

beats1 · Dec 12, 2012

He's a man I think who doesnt have natural position, when he plays CM you think he would look more comfortable on the wing and on the wing you think hes more suited to the middle of the park

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