Author Topic: James Milner - El Burro Magnifico (Read 578622 times)

afc tukrish · « **Reply #3320 on:** October 25, 2021, 03:36:21 am »

Loved how Milly went off, sat down and chatted with Kostas.

"I'm hurt. Fucking hell, Kostas!"

Magix · « **Reply #3321 on:** October 25, 2021, 03:37:56 am »

A few day's rest with a Ribena IV and he'll be good to go.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #3322 on:** October 26, 2021, 12:12:39 pm »

James Milner, Assistant Manager.......kinda fits

Garlicbread · « **Reply #3323 on:** October 28, 2021, 03:17:27 pm »

Quote from: [new username under construction] on October 26, 2021, 12:12:39 pm

James Milner, Assistant Manager.......kinda fits

Was at the bench yesterday despite being injured. Would love if he maybe signed 1 extra year and then joining the backroom staff.

Boaty McBoatface · « **Reply #3324 on:** October 28, 2021, 07:30:54 pm »

The new Bugsy, how great would that be?

Desert Red Fox · « **Reply #3325 on:** October 30, 2021, 04:31:44 am »

I'd very much enjoy him becoming part of the backroom staff after he retires from playing.

EDIT: Also - basically our greatest free transfer ever, right? It's between him, Matip and Gary Mac.

farawayred · « **Reply #3326 on:** October 30, 2021, 06:02:22 am »

Quote from: Desert Red Fox on October 30, 2021, 04:31:44 am

I'd very much enjoy him becoming part of the backroom staff after he retires from playing.

EDIT: Also - basically our greatest free transfer ever, right? It's between him, Matip and Gary Mac.

Milner edges Gary Mac for me. Matip is great signing, but not quite there yet; in time, maybe.

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #3327 on:** October 30, 2021, 06:17:44 am »

Quote from: farawayred on October 30, 2021, 06:02:22 am

Milner edges Gary Mac for me. Matip is great signing, but not quite there yet; in time, maybe.

Nothing tops Voronin!

farawayred · « **Reply #3328 on:** October 30, 2021, 06:59:30 am »

Quote from: Ravishing Rick Rude on October 30, 2021, 06:17:44 am

Nothing tops Voronin!

Gosh, no! How could that slip m,y mind...

Gitsy606 · « **Reply #3329 on:** October 30, 2021, 08:26:32 am »

Quote from: farawayred on October 30, 2021, 06:02:22 am

Milner edges Gary Mac for me. Matip is great signing, but not quite there yet; in time, maybe.

I think Milner is miles ahead , 7 seasons and what he has achieved, he'd have cost 30m+ at the time we signed him

bornandbRED · « **Reply #3330 on:** October 30, 2021, 08:29:53 am »

CL PL winning CB who was in his early 20s when signed. Matip’s definitely up there as close second.

Spanish Al · « **Reply #3331 on:** October 30, 2021, 09:40:03 am »

Quote from: Ravishing Rick Rude on October 30, 2021, 06:17:44 am

Nothing tops Voronin!

Klopp recently said if he could sign any of his Mainz players at aged 20 again, he’d choose Voronin. Seemed to insinuate he was too nice and perhaps didn’t make the most of the ability and potential he had.

Think Milner is nailed on to coach after his retirement, could he perhaps move into a player coach role with us after this season? He seems to travel to league cup games when he isn’t playing and I think Pep has mentioned a few times how important he is in training and the dressing room.

I know it’s a bit of a thing to say we want current players to move to the back room staff when they hang up their boots but in Millners case, he genuinely seems like he’d be a great addition.

Garlicbread · « **Reply #3332 on:** November 3, 2021, 08:59:08 am »

https://twitter.com/littlemiss_lane/status/1455465318172827653

"James's face last night when I said I wanted us to keep him forever!"

SamLad · « **Reply #3333 on:** November 3, 2021, 06:04:25 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on October 30, 2021, 06:02:22 am

Milner edges Gary Mac for me. Matip is great signing, but not quite there yet; in time, maybe.

Millie for me by a large margin, his versatility, skills and leadership make him worth his weight in gold.

he's a Swiss-army-knife of a player - having him on the bench is like having cover for 7 positions all in one (LB, RB, 3 midfield, RW and LW .... although you could play him anywhere and he won't let you down).

I would LOVE it LOVE it if he stays with the club when he hangs up his playing boots - which of course could be about 10 years from now. he'd be great coaching the young lads.

Red Beret · « **Reply #3334 on:** November 3, 2021, 06:14:56 pm »

Milner has so many outstanding attributes. Not just as a player but as a person.

His attitude towards life and his dedication to his own well being is a great example to anyone, not just other footballers. He is a sportsman, but also knows how and when to turn on the snide. He loves to learn and relishes challenges.

He was never the most skilled player, but he is savvy. He'd be excellent in a coaching role at the club because he knows how to drill the right qualities and attitude into young players. Could see him as an assistant manager one day, or even maybe in a physio role like Sir Bob.

Garlicbread · « **Reply #3335 on:** November 3, 2021, 06:45:46 pm »

Was in attendance at the UEFA youth league earlier vs Atletico.

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #3336 on:** November 3, 2021, 07:18:23 pm »

Beast.

Penfold78 · « **Reply #3337 on:** November 3, 2021, 07:54:00 pm »

Quote from: Red Berry on November 3, 2021, 06:14:56 pm

Milner has so many outstanding attributes. Not just as a player but as a person.

His attitude towards life and his dedication to his own well being is a great example to anyone, not just other footballers. He is a sportsman, but also knows how and when to turn on the snide. He loves to learn and relishes challenges.

He was never the most skilled player, but he is savvy. He'd be excellent in a coaching role at the club because he knows how to drill the right qualities and attitude into young players. Could see him as an assistant manager one day, or even maybe in a physio role like Sir Bob.

He’s one of the club's most astute signings, free or not free. I reckon he does wonders for the club in terms of his behind the scenes leadership. You can’t have a slack day if he’s around. Top asset. Top person.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #3338 on:** November 11, 2021, 06:36:21 am »

Comedy genius.

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James Milner
@JamesMilner
On this day in 2002 I made my Premier League debut. Maybe in another 19 years, I might fit the shirt Eyes #Mot #mighttakeoffinastrongwind #notdoneyet

Kekule · « **Reply #3339 on:** November 24, 2021, 09:48:40 pm »

I think that’s what you call a tactical booking!

Funky_Gibbons · « **Reply #3340 on:** November 24, 2021, 09:50:17 pm »

Quote from: Kekule on November 24, 2021, 09:48:40 pm

I think that’s what you call a tactical booking!

A little annoying really, he would have been useful against AC Milan to give some others a test.

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #3341 on:** November 24, 2021, 10:29:05 pm »

False nine magnifico.

Only got to go in goal for the set.

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #3342 on:** December 22, 2021, 10:25:11 pm »

Just seen on the Sky Sports app, Milly just picked up a yellow card at a junction on the A59.

Fordy · « **Reply #3343 on:** December 22, 2021, 10:27:39 pm »

Hope that we are offering him a two year contract with a coaching role. Get it done!

stockdam · « **Reply #3344 on:** December 23, 2021, 08:34:57 pm »

How does he keep going? Last night he came on and did his part to change the game. He does most of the "simple" things well and rarely looks under pressure. Great cross last night for Taki's goal.

Red Beret · « **Reply #3345 on:** December 23, 2021, 08:48:00 pm »

the consummate professional.

Especially when it comes to tactical bookings.

Robertson would learn a lot from him.

RedForeverTT · « **Reply #3346 on:** December 28, 2021, 02:15:53 pm »

Quote from: Red Berry on December 23, 2021, 08:48:00 pm

the consummate professional.

Especially when it comes to tactical bookings.

Robertson would learn a lot from him.

Also managed his career well. As soon as he knew he was an afterthought for England, he quit right away to prolong his club career.. I thought Henderson could take a leaf out of that.

disgraced cake · « **Reply #3347 on:** December 28, 2021, 02:21:17 pm »

Quote from: RedForeverTT on December 28, 2021, 02:15:53 pm

Also managed his career well. As soon as he knew he was an afterthought for England, he quit right away to prolong his club career.. I thought Henderson could take a leaf out of that.

I think Henderson at the least will have his eyes on playing in the World Cup next year. Perhaps even the Euros in 2024 but nothing beyond that. Shame really, even if he was the first name on the team sheet for them I'd want him to retire.

King Kenny 7 · « **Reply #3348 on:** January 2, 2022, 03:56:23 pm »

A good time to show those years of experience can make the difference.

MonsLibpool · « **Reply #3349 on:** January 2, 2022, 06:30:01 pm »

Very stupid freekick to give away at 2-0.

farawayred · « **Reply #3350 on:** January 2, 2022, 06:31:24 pm »

Quote from: MonsLibpool on January 2, 2022, 06:30:01 pm

Very stupid freekick to give away at 2-0.

And was it actually a free kick?

bornandbRED · « **Reply #3351 on:** January 2, 2022, 06:33:48 pm »

Free kick all day long. He has two bites at aimlessly running into the player who is going absolutely nowhere. For someone who’s lauded for his game management, it was a really, really stupid bit of play.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #3352 on:** January 2, 2022, 06:34:44 pm »

Baffles me when he comes on as a sub when chasing a goal never mind when he starts in a big match.

MonsLibpool · « **Reply #3353 on:** January 2, 2022, 06:34:45 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on January 2, 2022, 06:31:24 pm

And was it actually a free kick?

You don’t give the ref a chance to blow. At 2-0, the plastics were dead silent and all we needed to do was to avoid doing anything silly and our most experienced player gave away a cheap FK in a dangerous area.

naYoRHa2b · « **Reply #3354 on:** January 2, 2022, 06:36:10 pm »

Yeah he gave the free kick away and he looked last ditch on a few occasions but at least he was busting his balls trying to get to his man. Can't fault his effort.

HeartAndSoul · « **Reply #3355 on:** January 2, 2022, 06:37:58 pm »

Utter stupidity with that challenge. He needs to be coming off the bench for the last 10-15 mins. He’s not good enough to starting especially when we have keita Jones and chamberlain on the bench.

Kashinoda · « **Reply #3356 on:** January 2, 2022, 06:46:00 pm »

Thought he was winning balls all over the pitch, should have stayed on. Henderson was doing nothing.

MonsLibpool · « **Reply #3357 on:** January 2, 2022, 06:51:00 pm »

Quote from: Kashinoda on January 2, 2022, 06:46:00 pm

Thought he was winning balls all over the pitch, should have stayed on. Henderson was doing nothing.

He was ok for a soon-to-be 36 year old but the fact that we went with him over Ox and Keïta for such a big game says more about them.

disgraced cake · « **Reply #3358 on:** January 2, 2022, 08:02:49 pm »

I don't think he had a very bad game at all today. The free kick was soft but that's football and it has been for some time, I don't really have a problem with him giving it but I don't have a problem with what Milner does. In the Spurs game he started despite just coming back from injury and I thought he struggled but he always seems to have his moments where he gets the little things right, got us out of trouble a couple of times. Thought it was strange how he came on when we were a goal down at Leicester but ultimately the selection isn't great at the minute.

Into the last 6 months of his contract which I'm sure will be his last at Liverpool, possibly even as a professional. I think it's clear now he's lost a yard or two that he'd done so well to preserve for this long after so much football. His influence is going to be very hard to find in another player, and he's been an exceptional servant here. I think he'll play in the League Cup semis and I wouldn't be surprised to see him feature against Shrewsbury alongside a couple of youngsters, Morton and another.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #3359 on:** January 2, 2022, 08:08:44 pm »

The foul aside he was our best midfielder today, he worked exceptionally hard. He actually brought the ball out well a couple of times and got some good blocks in as well. He's not going to be picked every week which is right. But he has a role to play no matter how much others would like him out of the door.