The Milner Novela... Final episode page 296

[saunders_heroes]

Sid Cowans was probably the best midfielder we had in modern times. A 25 year old version of him would be worth more than Milner.

Yet we sold him to Bari for £250,000.

One of my favourite ever players and to me Milner isn't in the same class however he was never valued in that sort of bracket when he was playing and with the way the modern game is I doubt he would be now.

You're getting old Chris, I think it was closer to £500,000. For me, the best Villa player I've ever seen. Milner doesn't even come close.

Didn't we get about £600,00 for both Sid and Rideout? Sid being valued at £400,00 and Rideout £200,00? Something like that anyway.

[dicedlam]

For me, the best Villa player I've ever seen. Milner doesn't even come close.

Not even in the same league.

Totally agree Mark, best player I have ever seen in a Villa shirt.

[LeeB]

Sid Cowans was probably the best midfielder we had in modern times. A 25 year old version of him would be worth more than Milner.

Yet we sold him to Bari for £250,000.

One of my favourite ever players and to me Milner isn't in the same class however he was never valued in that sort of bracket when he was playing and with the way the modern game is I doubt he would be now.

You're getting old Chris, I think it was closer to £500,000. For me, the best Villa player I've ever seen. Milner doesn't even come close.

Didn't we get about £600,00 for both Sid and Rideout? Sid being valued at £400,00 and Rideout £200,00? Something like that anyway.

I remember it being £800,000 for the pair.

Another feather in the cap of the master businessman.

[KevinGage]

Speaking of which, there was an interview with the old coot a few weeks back and the subject turned to Milner.

You could see his eyes light up. Not in the pride of talking about the players progress and his performances last year but the imminent transfer fee. In fact I don't think he spoke about Milner the player at all, just what we might get for him.

It was similar with Gareth Barry a few years ago. I'm not sure why Sky Sports still think he's current, but they do.

You just know if Herbert had been in charge there would have been none of this messing about re transfer fees. He'd have accepted the first offer in both instances.

[olaftab]

Gpoing back on-topic, a question:

In your Villa-supporting lifetime how many players have been worth, at current market prices, £25 million?

I can think of Gary Shaw and Andy Gray definitely, David Platt and Dwight Yorke possibly. Before anyone says the obvious, no club would risk that much on Paul McGrath given his age and injury record.

Agree with your list. Add Bruce Rioch and John Gidman.

[PaulTheVillan]

Platt and Yorke.

Atkinson if he could be arsed and Collymore if he wanted it.

Southgate?

[Mister E]

Gpoing back on-topic, a question:

In your Villa-supporting lifetime how many players have been worth, at current market prices, £25 million?

I can think of Gary Shaw and Andy Gray definitely, David Platt and Dwight Yorke possibly. Before anyone says the obvious, no club would risk that much on Paul McGrath given his age and injury record.

Agree with your list. Add Bruce Rioch and John Gidman.

People talk about Sid, and I agree he was class.
Best player I saw in a Villa shirt was Brian Little - priceless.

[PaulTheVillan]

I really hope Milner fucks off soon.

[The Man With A Stick]

I think Platt and Yorke would comfortably fetch £25m in todays market.  Nobody else in my time though.  

No-one in their right mind would waste that kind of cash on enigmas like Atkinson or Collymore.

[dave.woodhall]

So what we're all pretty much united on is that not many of our players would be worth £25 million, and Milner isn't one of them.

[JJ-AV]

I really hope Milner fucks off soon.

Same. I genuinely think Ireland would be better for us.

[JUAN PABLO]

I really hope Milner fucks off soon.

Same. I genuinely think Ireland would be better for us.

I agree, this could be a great deal for Villa. Ireland is a very good player

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Not only Ireland, it looks like we've managed to keep hold of Super Stevie Sidwell.

Player may have to see out his contract at Villa Park clicky

[KevinGage]

It's like a new signing.

[pauliewalnuts]

Not only Ireland, it looks like we've managed to keep hold of Super Stevie Sidwell.

Player may have to see out his contract at Villa Park clicky

And that, in my opinion, players seeing out their contracts with us, as they're perfectly entitled to do, is the smoking gun which will do for MON.