The Milner Novela... Final episode page 296

[Concrete John]

I think there are a few clear successes and a few clear failiures, but a lot in neither bracket that have still been decent.  Plus players like Downing who the jury is still out on.  I suppose it's in this middle bracket where the debate lies, over such as NRC, Davies, etc.

[Phil from the upper holte]

I've got five of your British pounds right here that says that if we sell Milner, Martin will buy Jenas this summer.

Its either him or Huddlestone

I'm sure every Spurs player would prefer the chance to play for his worthiness than the European Cup wouldn't they.

Yet another O'Neill can do no wrong in the transfer market thread. Always worth a good laugh

I don't understand your point there?

[barrysleftfoot]

I can accept Milner going if Delph develops into the player he looked as if he could become.For me if Delph gets back to full fitness/sharpness, then he will be a better player than Milner, so anything near £28m, preferably with Onohua and Ireland chucked in , i would accept.

  MONs bad buys?......Dunne, Warnock, Cuellar, Collins, Friedel, Delph, Milner, AYoung, Carew?

  Yet again another topic degenerates into a "MON is shit at buying" arguement.....no hes not, same as every other manager we have ever had, some good, some bad.Move the bad buys on, simple as.

[mcgrath_85]

Paying 12 million for another winger when it's been obvious for years we need a striker is not good business. Especially as the guy is a waste of space: a complete wimp, lacking even a tinge of commitment.
7.5 mil, or thereabouts for Davies and then giving him the complete cold shoulder and telling him he's on the transfer list. Even saying that it's his own fault isn't good business and management, for that matter.

The same applies with Reo.

I actually like the latter two bit it seems MON doesn't and he's the one who spent a lot of money on them.

This, to me = bad transfers and bad management.

[Concrete John]

Paying 12 million for another winger when it's been obvious for years we need a striker is not good business. Especially as the guy is a waste of space: a complete wimp, lacking even a tinge of commitment.
7.5 mil, or thereabouts for Davies and then giving him the complete cold shoulder and telling him he's on the transfer list. Even saying that it's his own fault isn't good business and management, for that matter.

The same applies with Reo.

I actually like the latter two bit it seems MON doesn't and he's the one who spent a lot of money on them.

This, to me = bad transfers and bad management.

He's got a CB who's been injured for the majority of the season, but we've managed well without him.  He has a young one coming through, so decides to cash in on the one who was injured as it won't effetc the team and free funds for other players.  This to me equals good transfer dealings.

And if he's so bad at signing players, how has he taken a relegation threatened side and finsihed 6th three times running?  It can't be the money if you think he's wasted most of it?

[Mazrim]

I've got five of your British pounds right here that says that if we sell Milner, Martin will buy Jenas this summer.

Its either him or Huddlestone

Huddlestone is about 5 times better than Jenas. If Spurs were ever to sell him (doubtful) I'd be delighted with him.

[mcgrath_85]

You don't seem to be understanding what I'm saying. MON has made some good signings. Okay. But in my opinion they're outnumbered by bad ones.
And no, I don't think paying 7.5 mil for Davies is good transfer dealing, unless of course we get it back. Personally, I can't see this happening.
I agree totally about bringing through Clark, but did he not just play one game last season when we were totally desperate. Also, he hasn't made the bench too often. Davies is leaving becuase MON deems him not good enough. If he was good enough he'd be playing. Bad transfer!
I hope Clark does get given first team football next season, and I hope, if he does, it's not just because we're desperate.

[john e]

i still think MON will leave, never mind Millner

[Concrete John]

You don't seem to be understanding what I'm saying.

I completely understand what you're saying, I just completely disagree with it!

[Mazrim]

You don't seem to be understanding what I'm saying. MON has made some good signings. Okay. But in my opinion they're outnumbered by bad ones.

That's where we'll disagree then. I dont think the bad outnumber the good.
I dont think MON is any better or worse in the transfer market than most managers. Its certainly not his strongest suit but he's pulled some crackers out. The speculative ones sometimes dont work out, I can live with that.

Also, as a team gets better the standards improve and the players will inevitably have to be upgraded too. So its no suprise we have to get rid of some that arent good enough anymore. Show me a manager that hasnt had to do this.

[Shrek]

Being discussed on talksport now.

[hipkiss92]

This is my attmept to categorise all of O'Neill's signings.

Good at this point in time.
Dunne, Collins, Warnock, Delph, Milner, Young, Carew, Freidel, Cuellar.

Were good but stopped playing.
L Young, Reo-coker, Davies.

Jury still out.
Guzan, Downing

Unbelievably shit.
Beye, Shorey, Heskey, MFH.

[TaxDodger]

Being discussed on talksport now.

I'm sure that station will provide an intellectual insight into the issue..

[hipkiss92]

Darren Gough dosent seem to realise Milner is represented by the PFA.

apparently his agent will now be phoning every club with any cash to try and bid for Milner.

[mcgrath_85]

Good old Darren Gough. I can't half talk shite. For once though, he made a valid point regarding football. "if o ' neil plays this right, it could actually be great for Aston villa". I happen to agree Goughie. Now have a lie down.