Hafnia Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 I think this has legs, I really hope so too. Absolutely ideal player for us, versatile, gritty, with experience. I remember watching him in a golf tournament on sky, he's a gnarly fucker, he wouldn't concede 2ft putts to his opponent, giving him a right time of it. Basically he's someone who doesn't do losing. We need characters like him. I would partner him with McCarthy, potentially brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kant Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Yes, big yes. Experienced player on top of his game, a true squad player but in title contenders. He would be a starter, he can fill in most gaps, tireless worker and underrated technical ability. He's not great at dribbling past players, but that's the job of McGeady, Mirallas and Deulofeu. I have read in Sky Sports that City plan a clearout of the English players (Lescott, Rodwell, Barry, Sinclair, Richards, Milner...). I would almost take them all on decent wages, and I imagine RM doing wonders with them. Who would you take? I was sceptic over those fringe England players at City but with Barry I was proven wrong by RM. - Lescott is already a familiar face. - Rodwell still has the potential to be a great player if he stays injury free and he's given a true chance - Richards is a beast, he needs proper tactical and technical training, but he reminds me to Sakho. - Sinclair, however, would not be up to Everton standards IMO, we can do better. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Pretty much agree with Kant and Haf on Milner but could see him at Spurs if he does go I've always liked Richards seemed like he was going to be a world beater at one point then just fell off the radar and came back a brick shithouse but he needs first team football and let's face it no man is taking Coleman's spot unless he was used as a CB which he's decent at and is probably better suited there physically now. I'd have them all at the right price and wages as all could do a job in some capacity but the only one I could see possibly nailing a first team spot is Sinclair surprisingly I think given game time and under a manager like Bobby he could become a better player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/18/arsenal-james-milner-manchester-city Really can't see him signing here even if our interest is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 The one thing we can offer him above our rivals is a guaranteed start in his favoured central position. He would be an awesome partner for McCarthy. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 The one thing we can offer him above our rivals is a guaranteed start in his favoured central position. He would be an awesome partner for McCarthy. And he wouldn't have to relocate which hopefully is a big selling point for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Wondering if we should be keeping Barry sweet and hopes he passes on the message to Milner. Still unsure about him but thats because I only remember him playing out wide where he doesnt look comfortable at all. Cant deny his work rate or attitude though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Would love him here. Unfortunately I think he's above our finances. Would be another great loan. Edited May 19, 2014 by MiguelCotto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Would love him here. Unfortunately I think he's above our finances. Would be another great loan. I agree but if this rumour of doing the same kind of deal as with Barry, maybe we are in with a shout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kant Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 He would not be a starter, and I feel he's fed up of the bench. Only Everton could guarantee him reasonable playtime: Liverpool have to fit Sturridge-Suarez-Sterling-Coutinho-Gerrard-Hendo in the lineup, and a) Milner is not better than any of them and would he want to become a sub? (or a defender? ) Spurs are shambles, and they have several players plus the ones they will purchase. They do not offer stability, and if I were Milner I would recall the experiences of Lamela and Soldado, plus Lennon and Townsend to play RW. United do not seem interested. If I were him I would go to Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 He'd play here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Agree with Patto I can see him going to Liverpool although City may not sell to Liverpool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vranny Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I think Henderson already does a similar job with Liverpool as a box-to-box mid with a good engine, so I can't really see him going there. Not sure where he'll end up (might even be United after the Fellaini failure) though I think he could do really well for us in the centre of the park. I remember him putting in some stella performances there for Villa before his move to City. Also scored a ton of goals from that position, something we massively lacked last season with the deeper sitting Barry and McCarthy in the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I think Henderson already does a similar job with Liverpool as a box-to-box mid with a good engine, so I can't really see him going there. Not sure where he'll end up (might even be United after the Fellaini failure) though I think he could do really well for us in the centre of the park. I remember him putting in some stella performances there for Villa before his move to City. Also scored a ton of goals from that position, something we massively lacked last season with the deeper sitting Barry and McCarthy in the side. Can see the united fans being chuffed to bits if they swaped fellaini with milner... He wont go to united, or Liverpool. It will probably be Spurs as they can afford to pay him decent wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Yeh he is a very solid player. Im not keen on him outwide because he just drops his head and whips a ball in but through the centre he looks up, can control the game and plays with intelligence. MC11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Not saying anything about his ability as it has all been said but apart from that, why would we want him? I mean where would he fit in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vranny Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Can see the united fans being chuffed to bits if they swaped fellaini with milner... True. I think I've already adapted to the idea of United as a mid-table team Not saying anything about his ability as it has all been said but apart from that, why would we want him? I mean where would he fit in? Box-to-box midfielder next to McCarthy. Would be able to provide more of a goal threat than Barry or McCarthy, and goals from centre midfield were something we greatly missed last season. He'd also be able to play on the right as a more defensively secure option than Mirallas when the situation called for it. Could even provide cover for Coleman at a stretch if Roberto desired a more attacking option over the more defensive Stones, Browning and Hibbert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeO Posted June 3, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 This is brilliant! https://twitter.com/BoringMilner Bailey, Toffee_in_LA, Matt and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 This is brilliant! https://twitter.com/BoringMilner :shaking fist: bastard! Thought he had signed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Oh god sone of that is so funny haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/09/11/toffees-5m-january-bid-for-englnd-international-repor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 5m would be excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Not a big fan. Mind you, I was not a big fan of Barry, and he turned out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Class player, get him. I would pay £10m for him never mind £5m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/09/11/toffees-5m-january-bid-for-englnd-international-repor/ Out of contract 4 months after the window, but even so I'd pay the 5m given the chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 I wouldn't mind him for that sort of fee. I never liked the thought of paying through the teeth for what is just a work horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 I wouldn't mind him for that sort of fee. I never liked the thought of paying through the teeth for what is just a work horse. Thats very harsh mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 I wouldn't mind him for that sort of fee. I never liked the thought of paying through the teeth for what is just a work horse. A work horse who can tackle, very good distribution - his range of passing is excellent, can cross a ball better than the majority of the players in the league. His problem is he can play a variety of positions and has therefore never been appreciated for the player he is. Can play in the middle, out wide, or right back. In the middle is his best position - he is captain material. A very, very good player. It shows what is wrong with the game when he can't get into Man City's side, he is more consistent than many of their players, just not spectacular enough for them. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Thats very harsh mate I've never seen anything in him that warranted £24m being spent on him by City. Take £10m off that and it was closer to what he was worth at the time. He works hard and runs around a lot, never giving anything less than 100%. Which is something to be commended for and appreciated. But I don't see anything great about him, never have. Maybe he's one of those players I just don't "get". Everyone has them. But it can't be because he's not a player that does anything that stands out, because I love McCarthy. So I'm not too sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 A work horse who can tackle, very good distribution - his range of passing is excellent, can cross a ball better than the majority of the players in the league. His problem is he can play a variety of positions and has therefore never been appreciated for the player he is. Can play in the middle, out wide, or right back. In the middle is his best position - he is captain material. A very, very good player. It shows what is wrong with the game when he can't get into Man City's side, he is more consistent than many of their players, just not spectacular enough for them. And only 28 so we would get a good few years out of him, arguably his best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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