James Milner

[DAGW]

It just occured to me that even at such a young age he's already looking like exactly what we need in midfield. Anyone else think along the same lines?

He's young
He's English
He's fairly quick
He has a great touch
He can pick a pass and his link up play is better than decent
He puts in a hell of a shift
and he can play a variety of positions.

If i were Mancini and the board i'd making him a priority in summer, fairly sure Villa'd hold strong and end up keeping him, but it's worth every effort in my mind.

 

[Bill]

great post, always liked this lad.

 

[km09]

Yes he is class sign him up

 

[MadchesterCity]

Yeah Milner has been great this year!

 

[mcfc_die_hard]

seems like hes been around for fucking ages and hes only 22 i think!!

very good player

 

[unsworthblue]

really like Milner as well.He seems to have a really good attitude.I think he would be a great addition to our squad.He comes across in his interviews as a half decent lad as well.

 

[JoeMercer'sWay]

yhp id love him here.

 

[Pigeonho]

Posted a similar thread about 6 months ago and got avsolutely hammered for it. Some posts even came across as though we are too good for him! Good to see real Blues on this thread agree with the OP. Milner is a class act both on and off the pitch.

 

[maineroadman]

Great call. Never really rated him before this season but has been a revelation for Villa this year. Not sure we will be able to get him though.

 

[leighton]

Yeah not a bad player Milner. Its a shame we signed Barry as he was the 1 I would of loved to have seen at City. The problem I see is whats his best position on the wing in midfield or even full back that lad has played in most positions in the pitch apart from goals. I cant see Villa selling and just cant see City going for him at the moment with Johnson and Bellers on the wings with decent cover aswell.

 

[Skashion]

+1

 

[pee dubya]

He's having a great season, and is obviously a good player. Will be interesting to see if he keeps it up consistently though. To be honest i'm not a massive fan, but that's more of his style rather than effectiveness.

 

[km09]

Wat does everyone think of Of a swap deal Stevie Ireland for James Milner

 

[Skashion]

Wat does everyone think of Of a swap deal Stevie Ireland for James Milner

I want to give Stevie Ireland more time. I don't think he's peaked as some people do.

 

[The Fixer]

He's having a great season, and is obviously a good player. Will be interesting to see if he keeps it up consistently though. To be honest i'm not a massive fan, but that's more of his style rather than effectiveness.

This not over keen tbh

 

[DAGW]

Wat does everyone think of Of a swap deal Stevie Ireland for James Milner

I'm a huge fan of Steve and I'm really gutted at how poor his season's been in comparison to last. I don't really want to see him go, I think with the post season rest (if he doesn't run himself down like last year) he could regain that magic.

There are very few people i'd be happy to see him swapped for. And if i were to entertain the idea, Milner would be on that list, along with Abu Diaby. I may well get slated for that but I rate Diaby quite highly too. He's been quietly efficient this season and last.

lets not use steve as a bargaining chip though eh, lets send in the checkbook ;).

 

[km09]

yes diaby is a very good player could do a job for us

 

[moomba]

Had a great year, but don't think he's top notch.

We need something different, pace and power is what we're lacking and he's average at both.

 

[Macc]

Agreed, Milner is a very good player.

 

[km09]

if we want pace and power i think a bid Steven Gerrard would be good. Could give him a chance to win the premier league