James Milner

[BlueTG]

Now I'm not trying to say Milner is better than Silva, but I'd like to refute this idea that Milner has a lack of a footballing brain, just because he works hard. Milner can pick a pass, long or short very well and can beat a man. Sometimes he can be frustrating but name me one player on our team who hasn't been at some point?

To dispel this myth that this passing and decision making in relation to other players is bad, not only is he recognised for he good positioning and awareness of other players, he has a career assist total of 80, only 14 short of the same aged David Silva. Not too far away from a player who is apparently lacking technical awareness. Statistics don't tell it all, but neither does just claiming this apparent rule of thumb that because he words hard for the team, the rest of his attributes are shit or worse off for it.

 

[Bob Hope]

Now I'm not trying to say Milner is better than Silva, but I'd like to refute this idea that Milner has a lack of a footballing brain, just because he works hard. Milner can pick a pass, long or short very well and can beat a man. Sometimes he can be frustrating but name me one player on our team who hasn't been at some point?

To dispel this myth that this passing and decision making in relation to other players is bad, not only is he recognised for he good positioning and awareness of other players, he has a career assist total of 80, only 14 short of the same aged David Silva. Not too far away from a player who is apparently lacking technical awareness. Statistics don't tell it all, but neither does just claiming this apparent rule of thumb that because he words hard for the team, the rest of his attributes are shit or worse off for it.

He as always linked up well with Silva, very underated player if you ask me.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Silva a Milner's link up play in the 6-1 was beautiful

 

[hallstreetblue]

Is this the same Thomas Muller who played at the Etihad this season as a (excuse the expression) false 9? The same one that tore us to shreds in Munich a couple of years ago?

To call him a "grafter" is one of the most ridiculous things I've heard! His technique is absolutely flawless, and after Lahm he's probably the most intelligent player at Bayern. He's a whole lot more than a grafter.

Mate, you're just waitin for someone to say somethin positive about James Milner on here, or even Müller for that matter; then you pounce! All I've done here is praise them both. He is a grafter. Maldeika is Bayern through and through and she's agreeing with me on this. Do one with your intelligence shite. I've had it all before on here. It's all down to GRAFT and him having the quality around him. FFS! Write whatever bollox you like now, I won't be coming back to this thread.

This bit in bold is why England will probably never win a World Cup again. It's why there's so few English players play in the PL now. It's why the standard of our kids is so far behind the rest of Europe. It's why the standard of football on a Sunday morning is so appalling.

Italy, Spain, Holland, Germany, Brazil, Argentina all value technique and intelligence over graft, it's not done their development any harm while English players lag decades behind. Ignorance is bliss for some though I guess.

On another note, I think Milner will probably start tonight, and I expect him to have a very good game. He always plays well against the rags.

 

[lasereyes]

Now I'm not trying to say Milner is better than Silva, but I'd like to refute this idea that Milner has a lack of a footballing brain, just because he works hard. Milner can pick a pass, long or short very well and can beat a man. Sometimes he can be frustrating but name me one player on our team who hasn't been at some point?

To dispel this myth that this passing and decision making in relation to other players is bad, not only is he recognised for he good positioning and awareness of other players, he has a career assist total of 80, only 14 short of the same aged David Silva. Not too far away from a player who is apparently lacking technical awareness. Statistics don't tell it all, but neither does just claiming this apparent rule of thumb that because he words hard for the team, the rest of his attributes are shit or worse off for it.

Agree 100%. No idea where this idea that Milner has no footballing brain comes from. I cant remember him having a bad game for us, and there are many where he has been outstanding. I would play him in every game, either starter or from the bench.

 

[Joburg Hero]

Average CM, shouldn't be anywhere near our central midfield. Top class wide man, much better than Navas.

 

[taconinja]

Average CM, shouldn't be anywhere near our central midfield. Top class wide man, much better than Navas.

You should have let the manager know before he selected today's starters.

 

[Sky Blue]

Top class wide man, much better than Navas.

Stop posting shit...

 

[ALL OUR LIVES]

Thought Milner shod have started here instead of Navas but sure pellers knows what he's doing

C'mon City

 

[hallstreetblue]

Is this the same Thomas Muller who played at the Etihad this season as a (excuse the expression) false 9? The same one that tore us to shreds in Munich a couple of years ago?

To call him a "grafter" is one of the most ridiculous things I've heard! His technique is absolutely flawless, and after Lahm he's probably the most intelligent player at Bayern. He's a whole lot more than a grafter.

Mate, you're just waitin for someone to say somethin positive about James Milner on here, or even Müller for that matter; then you pounce! All I've done here is praise them both. He is a grafter. Maldeika is Bayern through and through and she's agreeing with me on this. Do one with your intelligence shite. I've had it all before on here. It's all down to GRAFT and him having the quality around him. FFS! Write whatever bollox you like now, I won't be coming back to this thread.

This bit in bold is why England will probably never win a World Cup again. It's why there's so few English players play in the PL now. It's why the standard of our kids is so far behind the rest of Europe. It's why the standard of football on a Sunday morning is so appalling.

Italy, Spain, Holland, Germany, Brazil, Argentina all value technique and intelligence over graft, it's not done their development any harm while English players lag decades behind. Ignorance is bliss for some though I guess.

On another note, I think Milner will probably start tonight, and I expect him to have a very good game. He always plays well against the rags.

Right, okay. I've gone and done it. Like a right cnut, I've come back to this thread, when I said I wouldn't.
My dear fellow Blue, if you'd take the time to read some of my past posts, or better still, the threads I've started on the state of grass roots football in the UK, or my support for Wythenshawe Amateurs you'd see that you have misinterpreted everything I've said. I coach in Germany, I've coached kids that have ( to my sheer and utter delight) gone on to play for professional clubs in Germany. What you're saying above, is absolutely and utterly bang on the fookin money. There ya go, we are actually on the same wave length. My point about Thomas Müller is.....as I've pointed out, he is an outstanding player, an unbelievable talent. You'll never see him shy out of a challenge. He'll always run his twattin Salford Docks off for the shirt, badge, club and country. His knowledge of the game, his movement off the ball and an eye for goal. All this adds up to an outstanding player, not skillful, but he doesn't need that in his game; the others do that for him. All the people I speak to here, agree with all this, beit Bayern fans, football coaches, or general enthusiasts. Me saying he's the hod carrier of the team, is not meant in any negative way. He'll always give 110%, as will James Milner. I was defending Milner, as I thought you were underrating him big style. I stayed calm in my posts, but you kept coming back with your comments and I'm thinkin, "what is this guy on? I'm praising both and yet still, everything I say is bollox." That's what pissed me off, that's why I got anti. My apologies for that.