The Milner Novela... Final episode page 296

[Concrete John]

Dunne is talking as if he's already left.

I like it.

I'd like it even more if he were to comment on how many replica shirts Jimmy would sell in China.

[Olneythelonely]

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“As the chairman mentioned, maybe it is a case of probably having to sell to buy. That is something I’m delving into at the moment,” he said.

is that from the same interview or is it an old quote?

It's from todays press conference unfortunately. I hope he's just talking about lowering the wage bill, rather than to raise cash for players.

[Mazrim]

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“As the chairman mentioned, maybe it is a case of probably having to sell to buy. That is something I’m delving into at the moment,” he said.

is that from the same interview or is it an old quote?

It's from todays press conference unfortunately. I hope he's just talking about lowering the wage bill, rather than to raise cash for players.

I'm pretty sure that's what he's talking about. The wage bills are more considerable than transfer fees nowadays. Its the number one consideration.

[boboonthecorner]

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“As the chairman mentioned, maybe it is a case of probably having to sell to buy. That is something I’m delving into at the moment,” he said.

is that from the same interview or is it an old quote?

It's from todays press conference unfortunately. I hope he's just talking about lowering the wage bill, rather than to raise cash for players.

I'm pretty sure that's what he's talking about. The wage bills are more considerable than transfer fees nowadays. Its the number one consideration.

Would've liked to have seen his reaction to somebody asking him if he wished he'd spent his money more wisely so Villa weren't in this position? Or why he saw fit to splash so much money on very average players?

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It would certainly be curious of Lerner to stop any sort of funding at this point right now, not even injecting a relatively small amount, considering what he has done previously and what he wants to achieve.

That’s why I think there is some money, but also why he wants O’Neill to reduce the wage bill and raise extra finance through selling the pish that won’t feature

[Concrete John]

Or it's just a ploy to stop other managers demanding the earth for our targets now they know we'll have some 2nd hand oil money?

[KevinGage]

Interesting stance of our two best players. Ashley Young - I have a lot to thank Villa for an want to commit to the club etc.... Milner, arguable who has more to be grateful for wants to feck off for the dirty pound. Bye James. Don't let... did it hurt?

He has previous as far as this type of thing is concerned, so I was always a bit  perplexed with this notion that he was somehow 'different.'

He looks different I guess, like a proper 1930's throwback. Doesn't drink and isn't pictured falling out of nightclubs with Chantelle, Danielle Lloyd or any of the other NOTW cartoon characters.

But he has as much familiarity with avarice as most of his peers, particularly the England lot.

We can't really grumble though. It benefited us previously when Newcastle wouldn't give him his third pay rise in 18 months and we stepped in.

I said from the very outset that we could make this deal work to our advantage, and -if the numbers stack up- we could be in a better position squad and balance wise without Milner rather than with him.

[pauliewalnuts]

I interpret as O’Neill having to clear the decks of the players who don’t feature but are on incredibly good wages.

And that, unfortunately, is not going to be easy.

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I interpret as O’Neill having to clear the decks of the players who don’t feature but are on incredibly good wages.

And that, unfortunately, is not going to be easy.

True, but it will be easier once some money has been injected into the English market to stimulate it.

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And If it is the wages how much are the likes of Keane, Ireland, Flamini and McGeady going to want?

We won't end up reducing the wage bill, probably end up raising it.

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And If it is the wages how much are the likes of Keane, Ireland, Flamini and McGeady going to want?

We won't end up reducing the wage bill, probably end up raising it.

 I wouldn’t imagine a great deal more, if at all, than what some of the deadwood are on now.

[boboonthecorner]

I feel tremendously sorry for our chairman. He's done everything he can to transform this club and do things right but still this insignificant to players like Milner.

After Barry decided to jump ship last year I vowed never to pay to go a match again. I was tempted to change my mind but again things like this leave a bitter taste. I'm not going to put money towards these ****** wages anymore.

[Greg N'Ash]

And If it is the wages how much are the likes of Keane, Ireland, Flamini and McGeady going to want?

We won't end up reducing the wage bill, probably end up raising it.

 I wouldn’t imagine a great deal more, if at all, than what some of the deadwood are on now.

your joking aren't you? Ireland's on 80k, flamini would be similar. Even Keane will probably be our top earner

[Villa'Zawg]

I interpret as O’Neill having to clear the decks of the players who don’t feature but are on incredibly good wages.

I'd understand this argument better if our wage bill was above average for the top 8 teams in the PL but it isn't, it is way below average for the teams attempting to win trophies and compete for top 4 places.

What kind of wages do you think we'll have to pay for the new squad members who aren't in the 1st 11?

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And If it is the wages how much are the likes of Keane, Ireland, Flamini and McGeady going to want?

We won't end up reducing the wage bill, probably end up raising it.

 I wouldn’t imagine a great deal more, if at all, than what some of the deadwood are on now.

I'm not so sure. Keane would probably want approx £50k pw, Ireland is on £80k now so he would probably take £60k, Flamini is on high wages at Milan as he went on a bosman so probably £50k ish. McGeady would probably be on £25-30k pw.

Keane, Ireland & Flamini would easily be along with Young our top earners.