Author Topic: James Milner - El Burro Magnifico (Read 578149 times)

DHKopper · « **Reply #2280 on:** May 31, 2019, 10:12:08 pm »

Quote from: sirKennyDaggers on May 31, 2019, 09:55:50 pm

James Milner and Joel Matip to be offered new deals at Liverpool having played starring roles in run to the Champions League final https://trib.al/lFZwzsT | @DominicKing_DM

When I clicked on that link Malwarebytes blocked it as spam. Make of that what you will.

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #2281 on:** May 31, 2019, 10:36:50 pm »

I think he’ll play a part whether he starts or not. Wouldn’t mind seeing him bang in a pen to finish them off late on

King Kenny 7 · « **Reply #2282 on:** June 1, 2019, 02:24:54 am »

I know this is goin agin the grain but I do think he will start, play his heart out for 60' and leave it for the younger lads to bring it home.

His experience and graft/craft is priceless.

Passmaster Molby · « **Reply #2283 on:** June 1, 2019, 03:39:10 am »

I think a sub appearance on 60 to cool the game down is what Klopp will be looking at. Milner is a great sub to come in and help close a game down.

mrantarctica · « **Reply #2284 on:** June 1, 2019, 04:08:54 am »

Quote from: Passmaster Molby on June 1, 2019, 03:39:10 am

I think a sub appearance on 60 to cool the game down is what Klopp will be looking at. Milner is a great sub to come in and help close a game down.

Don't forget that game he came on with Hendo (albeit at RB I think) and we totally dominated and ended up winning the game after they both came on.

He can make an attacking contribution as well. I think his experience and toughness in the centre will be most vital, especially seeing that temperatures will be 30+ during the game and it could well be a case of who's stamina is better.

No matter whether he starts or is on the bench, he will have an important contribution to make by the end of the game - as will many of the players e.g. Div, Origi, Gomez, Lovren, Ox, Lallana etc. could all be involved conceivably and will need to be ready in case they are called upon.

tornado · « **Reply #2285 on:** June 1, 2019, 04:45:44 am »

Quote from: King Kenny 7 on June 1, 2019, 02:24:54 am

I know this is goin agin the grain but I do think he will start, play his heart out for 60' and leave it for the younger lads to bring it home.

His experience and graft/craft is priceless.

It's one of those tough tough calls...if he starts, who do you leave out?

harleydanger · « **Reply #2286 on:** June 1, 2019, 05:33:40 am »

It’s not a tough call really. From the bench is best for the team because he is our cover at FB and he’s the best in the team at closing games down.

Trendisnotdestiny · « **Reply #2287 on:** June 1, 2019, 06:38:56 am »

Quote from: harleydanger on June 1, 2019, 05:33:40 am

It’s not a tough call really. From the bench is best for the team because he is our cover at FB and he’s the best in the team at closing games down.

Plus he improves our penalties later on...

JackWard33 · « **Reply #2288 on:** June 1, 2019, 08:27:18 am »

Quote from: harleydanger on June 1, 2019, 05:33:40 am

It’s not a tough call really. From the bench is best for the team because he is our cover at FB and he’s the best in the team at closing games down.

It’s a really tough call - he’s the best midfield passer we have

Bobinhood · « **Reply #2289 on:** June 1, 2019, 11:42:12 am »

I suspect he'll start in front of Gini just like Barca. Klopp values his veteran presence. Minority opinion i know, cant lose either way. at some point he features for sure.

Djozer · « **Reply #2290 on:** June 1, 2019, 12:41:33 pm »

Quote from: JackWard33 on June 1, 2019, 08:27:18 am

It’s a really tough call - he’s the best midfield passer we have

You reckon? I'd say he was second to Henderson in the passing stakes really at least in terms of pure accuracy, although he's probably better at passing out of pressure than Hendo (I'd argue most of our midfielders are better than Hendo at this actually) which could be important against a team like Spurs. I agree, it's a really tough call.

I love Milner but personally would probably go with a midfield of Fabinho, Henderson and Gini tonight, and leave him on the bench as he often seems to do well coming on as a substitute, whether we need some attacking impetus or to protect a lead. That said, I would be perfectly happy to see him start. All our midfielders have performed this season, at various points, and each of the four that are currently fit could be said to "deserve" to start such a massive game.

Ray K · « **Reply #2291 on:** June 1, 2019, 10:38:20 pm »

Oh great, Jimmy Milner looks like he's about to cry and that's set me off again.

Give him a ten year contract and he'll still be worth every penny. He's a fucking Red for evermore.

Linudden · « **Reply #2292 on:** June 1, 2019, 10:41:54 pm »

Burro for El Presidente! Gosh how I wished his smart finish had gone in! Would've saved a LOT of grief

El Lobo · « **Reply #2293 on:** June 1, 2019, 10:42:58 pm »

Burropean Cup winner James Milner

Asam · « **Reply #2294 on:** June 1, 2019, 10:45:29 pm »

What a signing, have to say he's one of the best acquisitions we've made, last of a dying breed

PIPA23 · « **Reply #2295 on:** June 1, 2019, 10:45:41 pm »

those biceps

fully deserved new contract.. legend!!!

mrantarctica · « **Reply #2296 on:** June 1, 2019, 11:46:49 pm »

Get on the Ribena's lad!

tubby · « **Reply #2297 on:** June 1, 2019, 11:47:49 pm »

Love his professionalism, took forever to take a corner when he was arguing with the linesman about the ball placement. Knows how to manage a game.

lindylou100 · « **Reply #2298 on:** June 1, 2019, 11:51:33 pm »

my favourite current Liverpool player. Just love him and I'm so happy he got that CL medal. What a player!

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #2299 on:** June 1, 2019, 11:53:49 pm »

Champions League winner. Congrats James.

red mongoose · « **Reply #2300 on:** June 2, 2019, 12:08:24 am »

The creases on the trousers are going to be ironed extra crisply tonight, methinks.

Get the fuck in, James, you deserve this.

JonnyCigarettes® · « **Reply #2301 on:** June 2, 2019, 12:24:06 am »

Left Manchester City to win the Champions League.

Mission accomplished.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #2302 on:** June 2, 2019, 12:31:09 am »

So happy so pleased for him and you can see what it means to him!

oojason · « **Reply #2303 on:** June 2, 2019, 03:07:24 am »

'Asked James Milner whether it will be anything stronger than Ribena tonight and he said: “Might push the boat out and go for lime and lemonade.” #LFC':-

https://twitter.com/jamespearceecho/status/1134969597554253826?s=21

'Time to paint the town purple @JamesMilner !!! #Ribena #UCLFinal' - https://twitter.com/RibenaUK/status/1134930595560210432:-

GucciMane · « **Reply #2304 on:** June 2, 2019, 03:09:47 am »

So happy for him. Win the league for James please. I really believed we would do the double even when 3-0 down. It’s a shame we didn’t but we go again!!!!

King Kenny 7 · « **Reply #2305 on:** June 2, 2019, 03:15:53 am »

Left Man City to join a proper Football Club.

And he did.

This lad has Boot Room written all over him, the new boot room.

Jurgen has a connection with him that is gonna last a while.

Max_powers · « **Reply #2306 on:** June 2, 2019, 04:52:06 am »

He is the best free signing we have ever made. On and off the pitch he brings nothing but professionalism.

AmanShah21 · « **Reply #2307 on:** June 2, 2019, 05:27:59 am »

Give him a 3 year contract with the provision to transition into a player coach whenever he wants.

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #2308 on:** June 2, 2019, 07:24:08 am »

Congrats old man! You fully deserve that trophy.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #2309 on:** June 2, 2019, 07:32:20 am »

Left those plastics to join European Royalty by playing in 3 European finals and winning the CL.

Frank Becton · « **Reply #2310 on:** June 2, 2019, 08:09:31 am »

Delighted for him.

Hazell · « **Reply #2311 on:** June 2, 2019, 09:26:32 am »

Klopp credited James Milner, who missed out on a place in the starting lineup, with galvanising his players with a rousing speech before kick-off. “Without Millie’s dressing-room talk, with a non-native manager, I think it would not have been possible to win this,” he said. “I am so happy for the boys. You know what people have said about a couple of the players of this team. Jordan Henderson is captain of the Champions League winner of 2019. That is satisfying.”

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/01/jurgen-klopp-liverpool-champions-league-win-relieved-pochettino-kane

Gnurglan · « **Reply #2312 on:** June 2, 2019, 09:29:25 am »

Quote from: JonnyCigarettes® on June 2, 2019, 12:24:06 am

Left Manchester City to win the Champions League.

Mission accomplished.

Gnurglan · « **Reply #2313 on:** June 2, 2019, 09:31:42 am »

Quote from: Foregone Concussion on June 2, 2019, 09:26:32 am

Klopp credited James Milner, who missed out on a place in the starting lineup, with galvanising his players with a rousing speech before kick-off. “Without Millie’s dressing-room talk, with a non-native manager, I think it would not have been possible to win this,” he said. “I am so happy for the boys. You know what people have said about a couple of the players of this team. Jordan Henderson is captain of the Champions League winner of 2019. That is satisfying.”

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/01/jurgen-klopp-liverpool-champions-league-win-relieved-pochettino-kane

I like that, for many reasons. One being how Klopp gives the players the praise.

ToneLa · « **Reply #2314 on:** June 2, 2019, 09:33:26 am »

Could see how much it meant to him last night. Proper touching

bathoz · « **Reply #2315 on:** June 2, 2019, 11:21:34 am »

For a long (long) time the best free signing was Gary Mac, who was a bit of a surprise due to how much of an impact he made during the treble season (or as Mourinho would call it, the quintiple).

But the ongoing, top level game changing and dressing-room shaping influence of Milner has probably eclipsed that. And he's still, what, two years younger than Mac was when he joined? I hope Milner stays on another year, though I suspect he's such a competitor that he'll want to move on to a more busy role before too long.

PIPA23 · « **Reply #2316 on:** June 2, 2019, 11:24:15 am »

proper Liverpool legend and a perfect rolemodel for everyone, top professional.

With his fitness i can see him stay here for another few years easily.

Pie Eyed · « **Reply #2317 on:** June 2, 2019, 11:24:27 am »

Quote from: bathoz on June 2, 2019, 11:21:34 am

For a long (long) time the best free signing was Gary Mac, who was a bit of a surprise due to how much of an impact he made during the treble season (or as Mourinho would call it, the quintiple).

But the ongoing, top level game changing and dressing-room shaping influence of Milner has probably eclipsed that. And he's still, what, two years younger than Mac was when he joined? I hope Milner stays on another year, though I suspect he's such a competitor that he'll want to move on to a more busy role before too long.

Personally, I think (or is it hope?) that he will sign a new deal, after Leeds failed to get promotion.

Even if they had been promoted, I'm not sure he would have gone, although now that he's won basically everything domestically, he may well have.

For me, we need to give him a fresh, rolling, year-to-year contract.

The man is a colossus.

PhilV · « **Reply #2318 on:** June 2, 2019, 11:45:55 am »

Hope he stays on, his leadership and influence is class and he is such a great role model for all the younger players!

sms1986 · « **Reply #2319 on:** June 2, 2019, 11:47:16 am »

Quote from: PhilV on June 2, 2019, 11:45:55 am

Hope he stays on, his leadership and influence is class and he is such a great role model for all the younger players!

He has another year on his contract so he should be here for another season at least.