Author Topic: James Milner - El Burro Magnifico (Read 577172 times)

afc tukrish · « **Reply #3280 on:** September 23, 2021, 01:46:03 am »

Quote from: ToneLa on September 22, 2021, 10:39:47 pm

Id give Milner a job as physio

I mean with the condition he's in, he's figured out the Lazarus regime or something

"Keep up with me, fuckers, you'll be fit in no time. Fucking hell, Kostas!"

Geppvindh's · « **Reply #3281 on:** September 23, 2021, 02:51:51 am »

He's got the kind of vibe to him where he's probably gonna retire from football and transition to being a semi-pro marathoner running the world majors in 2:30. Or he'll become a coach in a leading football team and still run world majors in 2:30.

El Lobo · « **Reply #3282 on:** September 23, 2021, 10:01:54 am »

Quote from: Red Berry on September 22, 2021, 07:45:03 pm

It will be nice to see Millie contribute to Trent's retirement.

Seriously though, I am sure the owners and Klopp himself are fully aware that Liverpool did its best work when it created a dynasty of managers, like Kenny who had no prior coaching experience at all that I'm aware of. I think Klopp will want to bequeath a similar legacy because unlike other managers he doesn't have the kind of ego where he will happily see his club's fortunes get flushed down the bog to make his own achievement seem even more incredible.

Whether that includes Millie on the coaching staff I cannot say, but it wouldn't surprise me to see either or both him and Hendo progress to such roles post-playing career.

I'm sure they do, but I'm also sure they realise that our best spell since then was when we went out and went big on one of (well now we know THE) best managers in world football rather than more of a project. We did the same with Rafa. We did similar with Ged.

No666 · « **Reply #3283 on:** September 24, 2021, 08:22:10 am »

Ragnar Klavan revealing Milner almost came to blows with Klopp and proved he's a sensible sort by backing down first.
More seriously, Klopp's ability to laugh off incidents like these, while retaining complete authority, is such a rare quality.

killer-heels · « **Reply #3284 on:** September 24, 2021, 08:27:32 am »

Quote from: No666 on September 24, 2021, 08:22:10 am

Ragnar Klavan revealing he almost came to blows with Klopp and proved he's a sensible sort by backing down first.
More seriously, Klopp's ability to laugh off incidents like these, while retaining complete authority, is such a rare quality.

I read that interview. That sounds amazing.

I think a good bust up at work and exchanging blows is healthy. Unfortunately my HR department has said not to do it again.

No666 · « **Reply #3285 on:** September 24, 2021, 09:41:53 am »

Quote from: a treeless whopper on September 24, 2021, 08:27:32 am

I read that interview. That sounds amazing.

I think a good bust up at work and exchanging blows is healthy. Unfortunately my HR department has said not to do it again.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #3286 on:** September 24, 2021, 09:50:16 am »

Quote from: No666 on September 24, 2021, 08:22:10 am

Ragnar Klavan revealing Milner almost came to blows with Klopp and proved he's a sensible sort by backing down first.
More seriously, Klopp's ability to laugh off incidents like these, while retaining complete authority, is such a rare quality.

Being as Kloppo has only ever come to blows with one player ever in his playing and coaching career (and it was when he was still a player) I reckon it actually wouldn’t have happened regardless

Dim Glas · « **Reply #3287 on:** September 25, 2021, 02:51:49 pm »

Not surprisingly, Kloppo putting Ragnar straight on his claims he almost fought with Milly!

https://twitter.com/footballdaily/status/1441680389945188358?s=20

PaulF · « **Reply #3288 on:** September 26, 2021, 06:44:39 pm »

Is Leeds and bielsa that do murder ball? Imagine having to be on the opposite team to milner for that .

Agent99 · « **Reply #3289 on:** September 28, 2021, 10:34:01 pm »

Really good game. I'd love him to stay beyond this season.

Red Beret · « **Reply #3290 on:** September 28, 2021, 11:20:41 pm »

Quote from: fucking appalled on September 23, 2021, 10:01:54 am

I'm sure they do, but I'm also sure they realise that our best spell since then was when we went out and went big on one of (well now we know THE) best managers in world football rather than more of a project. We did the same with Rafa. We did similar with Ged.

My point is, you splash big on one of the best managers in world football because you know he will happily help you build a new dynasty - because unlike a lot of modern managers he lacks the kind of ego where he doesn't want his achievements to be surpassed by a successor.

Klopp is always looking to build for the future, and that includes his own role as well. The chance our senior players have to work and learn from him is a unique. opportunity in the modern game.

Jwils21 · « **Reply #3291 on:** September 28, 2021, 11:23:15 pm »

Quote from: Agent99 on September 28, 2021, 10:34:01 pm

Really good game. I'd love him to stay beyond this season.

Wouldn’t worry about him leaving just yet. He’s determined to get a game in every position for us before he leaves.

scatman · « **Reply #3292 on:** September 28, 2021, 11:29:09 pm »

People underestimate how much he wants to play, he doesnt think he's past it, he doesn't think he's old, he's a machine and wants to be involved all the time. He looked pissed at coming off, probably didn't realise he was being saved for City at the weekend

RedG13 · « **Reply #3293 on:** September 28, 2021, 11:30:33 pm »

Quote from: scatman on September 28, 2021, 11:29:09 pm

People underestimate how much he wants to play, he doesnt think he's past it, he doesn't think he's old, he's a machine and wants to be involved all the time. He looked pissed at coming off, probably didn't realise he was being saved for City at the weekend

Isn't he still the top guy doing the lactate test in the preseason?

On Axis · « **Reply #3294 on:** September 28, 2021, 11:55:47 pm »

https://twitter.com/RichJolly/status/1442970152601980940?s=20

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Since the start of the 2017-18 season, Cristiano Ronaldo has five assists in the Champions League. Lionel Messi has 10. James Milner has 13.

afc tukrish · « **Reply #3295 on:** September 29, 2021, 01:37:23 am »

Quote from: On Axis on September 28, 2021, 11:55:47 pm

https://twitter.com/RichJolly/status/1442970152601980940?s=20

Since the start of the 2017-18 season, Cristiano Ronaldo has five assists in the Champions League. Lionel Messi has 10. James Milner has 13

Solo el burro...

ScouserAtHeart · « **Reply #3296 on:** September 29, 2021, 06:28:19 am »

He needs to stay a couple more seasons then transition to a backroom role. Immense.

farawayred · « **Reply #3297 on:** September 29, 2021, 05:14:28 pm »

Quote from: On Axis on September 28, 2021, 11:55:47 pm

https://twitter.com/RichJolly/status/1442970152601980940?s=20

Yeah, but how does he compare in assists per minute with Curtis?

Lynndenberries · « **Reply #3298 on:** September 29, 2021, 05:34:38 pm »

Crazy that he is putting in these kinds of performances at 35. I thought he struggled more yesterday than he did at Crystal Palace, but still held his own. Even when Neco is fit, I still think Milner should be starting when Trent is out. We don't lose that creative force with Milner there, even if he can't pass the ball like Trent (then again, who really can?).

dikwad · « **Reply #3299 on:** September 29, 2021, 06:38:13 pm »

He'll end up at Leeds...............when he's 52

farawayred · « **Reply #3300 on:** September 29, 2021, 06:56:16 pm »

Quote from: dikwad on September 29, 2021, 06:38:13 pm

He'll end up at Leeds...............when he's 52

A la Kazu Miura...

Elzar · « **Reply #3301 on:** September 30, 2021, 08:58:54 am »

By the time Milner retires, Kazuyoshi Miura will look like a youngster.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #3302 on:** September 30, 2021, 09:27:15 am »

He'll end up being the oldest player to make his debut as a manager.

xbugawugax · « **Reply #3303 on:** September 30, 2021, 05:14:07 pm »

with AA out vs city.

there is only one choice at RB isn't it. I can see grealish not getting any spare change and will try to change flanks during the game

Agent99 · « **Reply #3304 on:** October 16, 2021, 01:29:19 pm »

Such a machine. If we genuinely have little money to buy in the summer would anyone not want to see him sign for another year?

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #3305 on:** October 16, 2021, 01:29:50 pm »

He's been fantastic this half, his intelligence for the goal was impressive.

Hedley Lamarr · « **Reply #3306 on:** October 16, 2021, 01:31:48 pm »

Quote from: Agent99 on October 16, 2021, 01:29:19 pm

Such a machine. If we genuinely have little money to buy in the summer would anyone not want to see him sign for another year?

I would want him to sign for another year if we had a gazzilion to spend. You can't buy what Millie gives us, plays in nearly every outfield position, works his arse off, top bloke, about as fit as it gets.

scatman · « **Reply #3307 on:** October 16, 2021, 02:26:17 pm »

The man, the myth, the legend

Asam · « **Reply #3308 on:** October 16, 2021, 02:29:21 pm »

Easy game for him, you have to match him if you want to play against Milner, they stood off and watched him, their midfield was lazy and looking to everyone else to do something

Milner is always on it-

farawayred · « **Reply #3309 on:** October 16, 2021, 03:40:46 pm »

He will play until he's 40 at least. What a player!

Adeemo · « **Reply #3310 on:** October 16, 2021, 03:42:20 pm »

Surely we’ll give him another year.

nayia2002 · « **Reply #3311 on:** October 16, 2021, 03:44:43 pm »

Brilliant again

Hedley Lamarr · « **Reply #3312 on:** October 16, 2021, 03:46:18 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on October 16, 2021, 03:40:46 pm

He will play until he's 40 at least. What a player!

And then probably drop down to the Championship for a decade.

stockdam · « **Reply #3313 on:** October 16, 2021, 05:37:19 pm »

Quote from: jillc on October 16, 2021, 01:29:50 pm

He's been fantastic this half, his intelligence for the goal was impressive.

His overlap and burst of pace for the goal was impressive as was his perfect pass to Bobby to score.
Another excellent performance today and he made me eat my words a long time ago, yet he still keeps playing at a remarkably high level.

nyrrard · « **Reply #3314 on:** October 24, 2021, 10:19:07 pm »

Hamstrings, does that mean a short time out or long?

Dazzer23 · « **Reply #3315 on:** October 24, 2021, 10:28:39 pm »

Depends on severity, anything from 2-6 weeks

amir87 · « **Reply #3316 on:** October 24, 2021, 10:34:54 pm »

Sadly always a risk with the amount of minutes he was having to play recently.

DelTrotter · « **Reply #3317 on:** October 24, 2021, 10:37:52 pm »

He done his hamstring when he played 3 times in a week last season and missed a month, think he had another little injury when he played 3 times a week ending in West Ham away too. It's difficult as we get ravaged by injuries then the others get overworked but it might be an idea to not play him 3 times a week in future.

harleydanger · « **Reply #3318 on:** October 25, 2021, 12:00:15 am »

He'd already signaled to come off before the sprint.

Imagine being that tough, you're 3-0 up, done your hammy but still sprint 30 yards to stop a counter.

farawayred · « **Reply #3319 on:** October 25, 2021, 12:46:08 am »

If Klopp only knew that United would be THAT shit, he might have started Curtis and leave Milner on the bench. We all knew that he clocked a lot of minutes, but without Fab and with Curtis just coming back it’s who do you risk. Shame that Ox is not the same player anymore and is not getting starts against decent opposition.