Topic: James Milner - El Burro Magnifico

[afc tukrish]

From Football365, Nicholson is kind of boringly pompous with his back-to-jumpers-for-goalposts schtick, but he gets things right about El Burro Magnifico...

https://www.football365.com/news/everybody-loves-james-milner-liverpool-man-city-leeds

[oojason]

^ https://www.instagram.com/jamesmilnerofficial

[Red Beret]

James Milner claims he's been vindicated in leaving a Manchester City team at the height of their powers - for a Liverpool side striving for success.

Former England star Milner left the Etihad on a free transfer in 2015 after winning two Premier League titles in three years.

But shortly after the midfielder arrived at Anfield, Brendan Rodgers was sacked and replaced by Jurgen Klopp and his high tempo “heavy metal” football.

Many accused Milner of making a big mistake - especially when Liverpool lost the Europa League and Champions League finals in 2016 and 2018– but now he's having the last laugh.

“I like the fact that a lot of people thought I was making a mistake. That is one of the things that drives you” says Milner, now vice-captain behind Jordan Henderson.

“I was in a fortunate position of staying at City or going to Liverpool. City is a great place and I'm sure if I stayed things would have been good.

“But it was a chance to go to Liverpool - a hugely successful club but one that didn't have a recent history of winning things.

“There were the near misses a couple of years before where I was on the right side of it.

“Coming in at Liverpool I saw the hangover of that and the comments such as 'we nearly won the league'. That thinking had to go.

“They had to move on and you can see from the journey it was bit by bit, improving all the time.

“Getting 97 points losing out to a special Man City team and not winning the league, now that’s make or break really.

“It’s either 'what else can we do?' Or is it 'you know what, we can do better'.

“It was fantastic to win the Champions League but we knew everyone was desperate to win the league.

“Especially in the context of the great teams Liverpool had, how long it had been, how close they'd been and how unlucky they had been.

“So when I came I thought how special it would be to be part of winning a League title.

“Everyone was desperate to do it and so to be able to do that now is incredible and I'm so proud to be part of a side to do that, especially when you see the scenes and how much it means to the fans.”


https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/james-milner-enjoying-having-last-22263269

Some of the comments from Bitter City fans are priceless.

[afc tukrish]

Some of the comments from Bitter City fans are priceless.

Comment from El Burro wasn't quite boring enough, slightly out of character with how well spoken and eloquent it was.

But there you go...

[Red Beret]

Comment from El Burro wasn't quite boring enough, slightly out of character with how well spoken and eloquent it was.

But there you go...

Couple of other articles on there where he talks.  Nice stuff.

[MNAA]

Some of the comments from Bitter City fans are priceless.

Insecure bunch of knobheads. Milner has always been respectful of City and his time there. They should show him more respect

[Red Beret]

Insecure bunch of knobheads. Milner has always been respectful of City and his time there. They should show him more respect

They're never going to show respect to any player who walked away before letting City discard them. It's not in their nature.

[BarryCrocker]

Clocked up his 536th PL appearance moving him to 5th on the all-time list behind only David James (572), Frank Lampard (609), Ryan Giggs (632) and Gareth Barry (653).

[RichardM]

Forgive me if I've missed this, but is there concern he's going to want to return to Leeds to play for them in the PL one last time? It's a move that would make quite a lot of sense for him and them, but I'd hate to see him go to be honest.

[jillcwhomever]

Forgive me if I've missed this, but is there concern he's going to want to return to Leeds to play for them in the PL one last time? It's a move that would make quite a lot of sense for him and them, but I'd hate to see him go to be honest.

He gave an interview not so long ago whereby he said he'd be open to a possible coaching job at Liverpool, if it was on offer. I guess we need to wait and see but I don't think he will be rushing off to join Leeds at the moment.

[Mr Benn please?]

He gave an interview not so long ago whereby he said he'd be open to a possible coaching job at Liverpool, if it was on offer. I guess we need to wait and see but I don't think he will be rushing off to join Leeds at the moment.

The two aren't mutually exclusive. He could go back to Leeds for a couple of seasons then come back as a coach if Klopp thinks he's up to it.

I don't think there have been any links with Leeds but I think they are in a similar position to Villa last year in that they have quite a few loan players so will need to sign a few over the summer. Milner would make lots of sense - he's hugely experienced, can play in several positions, and would probably relish the challenge of helping to keep Leeds in the premier league. Plus if he has ambitions of being a coach, working with Bielsa would doubtless appeal. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he moves over the summer.

[penwhen]

I refuse to think about it and at this point am just enjoying his hashtag-expressed contempt for mandatory drinks breaks.

[Ray K]

Milly called Man Utd 'fucking wankers' on the podium, so he's pretty much confirmed his spot as the greatest Yorkshireman ever to play for the club

https://twitter.com/SamueILFC/status/1286072224638795776

[Red Beret]

Milly called Man Utd 'fucking wankers' on the podium, so he's pretty much confirmed his spot as the greatest Yorkshireman ever to play for the club

https://twitter.com/SamueILFC/status/1286072224638795776

Ex Leeds 

[Kekule]

Ex Leeds 

...and ex Man City.

Seem to remember when he was at Aston Villa, and had yet to win anything, a ref fucked them over against Manchester United in a League Cup final.

I think he’s entitled.

[Fordy]

ha ha legend

[newterp]

Milly called Man Utd 'fucking wankers' on the podium, so he's pretty much confirmed his spot as the greatest Yorkshireman ever to play for the club

https://twitter.com/SamueILFC/status/1286072224638795776

Hahah Awesome!

[penwhen]

In an article I read a while ago, Milly said his father wouldn't even let him wear red growing up because of Man United. So the hatred is deep and greatly appreciated, but I'm glad he got used to the color for Liverpool.

[Charlie Adams fried egg]

There's a strong Leeds influence in James isn't there?

1 more game and he's in our top 100 for all time appearances. What a signing he's been.

[RedForeverTT]

Milly called Man Utd 'fucking wankers' on the podium, so he's pretty much confirmed his spot as the greatest Yorkshireman ever to play for the club

https://twitter.com/SamueILFC/status/1286072224638795776

I don’t think anyone in the world can debate that. But to hear it from his mouth confirms his mind is truly sound.

[Caligula?]

Boring James Milner
@BoringMilner
15 h
I just asked Andrew Robertson if he heard the fireworks. He said he did. I said I thought you’d say that because they were pretty loud.

I wonder who runs that account. 

[Rush 82]

Boring James Milner
@BoringMilner
15 h
I just asked Andrew Robertson if he heard the fireworks. He said he did. I said I thought you’d say that because they were pretty loud.

I wonder who runs that account. 

that is very good

[Sheer Magnetism]

Milly called Man Utd 'fucking wankers' on the podium, so he's pretty much confirmed his spot as the greatest Yorkshireman ever to play for the club

https://twitter.com/SamueILFC/status/1286072224638795776

Between us, Manchester City and Leeds he's played for the full trifecta.

[FLRed67]

With this, his third title, I hereby nominate Milly for the Donkey Hall of Fame.

Milly is the GOAT among donkeys.

Amen

[Red Beret]

[The 1989 Brit Awards]

Even though spanish is my mother tongue, the thread title still only reminds me of some kind of fancy pasta sauce

[Goalposts for Jumpers]

Surprised there weren't more body language experts in here after Milly was subbed on late for the last home game of the season not long after Leeds have been promoted back to the PL?

[Fiasco]

I hope he can shrug off these niggly injuries next season because not only is he a leader and our most experienced player, he contributes when he plays. He isn't just a hard worker. I think his days at left back are gone as well, he's 34 and he's a booking/red card waiting to happen now. But in midfield, especially further forward, his crossing is still good and his tenacity is an asset.

He's just been an incredible signing for many reasons. Just look at the joy in his face during our recent wins. He fucking loves it and it means everything to him.

[Carra-ton]

https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldTalk/status/1292959340819873793

This is why he is invaluable. Why Klopp has the highest regard for him and confidence that both he and Hendo will hold the dressing room together.

[rebel23]

I think he'll be a manager one day

[Red Beret]

I think he'll be a manager one day

Maybe the training staff, or assistant to Hendo?

I salivate when I think about what our senior players must be learning about coaching from Klopp. Any one if them could maybe step into the role at some point in the far future.

[rebel23]

Maybe the training staff, or assistant to Hendo?

I salivate when I think about what our senior players must be learning about coaching from Klopp. Any one if them could maybe step into the role at some point in the far future.

Hendo would be great as well... 

It's very exciting to have all these talented and experienced players and I reckon a few of them will definitely go into management...

[BarryCrocker]

Maybe the training staff, or assistant to Hendo?

I salivate when I think about what our senior players must be learning about coaching from Klopp. Any one if them could maybe step into the role at some point in the far future.

More like Henderson as his assistant. Milner is 4 years older, played nearly 200 more league games, won more medals and judging by all pre-season reports turns up in better shape than any other player.

James Milner is professionally wise the English Xabi Alonso. Pure football.

[Mark Walters]

https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldTalk/status/1292959340819873793

This is why he is invaluable. Why Klopp has the highest regard for him and confidence that both he and Hendo will hold the dressing room together.

For some reason that video kept pausing/buffering/skipping. What's he saying?

[Carra-ton]

For some reason that video kept pausing/buffering/skipping. What's he saying?

Just in general asking the lads to keep the tempo up. He says, it doesn't matter they score, we score, we start again and play with highest tempo. Pushing the lads and asks them to use each kickoff as a trigger. Reminding them that if we lose the ball we press together and play out from there. Just the manner in which he reminds them of the standards required is reminiscent of a good leader.

[Mark Walters]

Just in general asking the lads to keep the tempo up. He says, it doesn't matter they score, we score, we start again and play with highest tempo. Pushing the lads and asks them to use each kickoff as a trigger. Reminding them that if we lose the ball we press together and play out from there. Just the manner in which he reminds them of the standards required is reminiscent of a good leader.

Thanks for the summary.

[markedasred]

There's a new youtube video called "Trent thinks it's easy to win trophies "  which has Milner saying at the end "If we stay at the level we were at last season, it will not be good enough". He knows how to make someone sitting on their arse eating biscuits and typing in to a footie forum feel guilty doesn't he?.
https://youtu.be/dAEVc9AsHXk

[Ghost Town]

There's a new youtube video called "Trent thinks it's easy to win trophies "  which has Milner saying at the end "If we stay at the level we were at last season, it will not be good enough". He knows how to make someone sitting on their arse eating biscuits and typing in to a footie forum feel guilty doesn't he?.
https://youtu.be/dAEVc9AsHXk

To be fair he and Robbo do that as well

[sinnermichael]

Mad stat.

[him_15]

Mad stat.

Don't understand what does it actually mean.