The Milner Novela... Final episode page 296

[Jimbo]

Like a kipper's head to a starving alley cat.

[adrenachrome]

oh, it was juicy

hook, line and fucking sinker

[Jimbo]

And you ate the eyes.

[SashasGrandad]

A defensive striker when you need more goals

Is that Ivanhoe's excuse?

[Ads]

Man City have as much chance of winning every third European Cup as I have of winning them on my own, Arab money or not.

They're 16 titles, 35,000 fans per week and Christ knows what else behind United. If you think their owners are still going to be there in ten years time, let alone thirty, then you’re mad.

[Jimbo]

If you think their owners are still going to be there in ten years time, let alone thirty, then you’re mad.

People said the same kind of thing about Abramovic at Chelsea. He's been there seven years and doesn't show any sign of leaving.

There's a long-term plan behind the city of Abu Dhabi. It won't be anywhere near finished until 2030. Man City are a part of the plan, unfortunately for us and for football.

Everything I've seen from Abu Dhabi in the last few years tells me one thing: they do not fuck about. They're not Dubai, and look what Dubai, for all its faults, succeeded in building. No, this bunch are a whole lot richer and a whole lot more patient. I fear they'll stick around.

[JJ-AV]

Man City will never, ever be the biggest team in Manchester.

*edited long post out*

Unfortunatelty I agree with this, it's why I support whoever Chelsea are playing in the Champions League every season.

I celebrated Iniesta's late winner at Stamford Bridge the season before last like it was a Villa goal.

[JJ-AV]

If you think their owners are still going to be there in ten years time, let alone thirty, then you’re mad.

People said the same kind of thing about Abramovic at Chelsea. He's been there seven years and doesn't show any sign of leaving.

There's a long-term plan behind the city of Abu Dhabi. It won't be anywhere near finished until 2030. Man City are a part of the plan, unfortunately for us and for football.

Everything I've seen from Abu Dhabi in the last few years tells me one thing: they do not fuck about. They're not Dubai, and look what Dubai, for all its faults, succeeded in building. No, this bunch are a whole lot richer and a whole lot more patient. I fear they'll stick around.

Agree again, I think the club will be in their family for generations. Aren't their plans for them redeveloping Manchester city centre? It's not just Man City, they're tryna improve everything associated with the club.

I'm just suprised they've been so wreckless about it, but I suppose any publicity is good publicity and the bold claims and massive spending is all part of their advertisement globally. Even if it does make them hated in this country.

[PaulTheVillan]

Has Milner gone yet?

[peter w]

Has Milner gone yet?

Gone and fucked up his Villa legacy? Yup.

[Toronto Villa]

I want to know, as does everyone else, I am sure, is why in 3 days Milner hasn't contacted the press personally and dismissed the suggestion he wants to leave, and only has his mate sticking up for him? If this allegation is so false, it's easily contested or rectified. Don't you agree?

Are you mad, Toronto? The last thing any player should do is start talking to the press. I'm sure the Club have guidelines and rules regarding this point. MON should have kept things to himself. Couldn't it have waited until Monday when Milner is back with the team? I'm not saying what MON said is wrong, i.e. Milner wants to leave but unless he's trying to push the sale through, it really served no purpose than provide the press with a few headlines.

The manager's called him out publicly. I get the impression that MON didn't go lone wolf on this, that the club were in support, and have tried and failed to persuade him to stay. It also suggests that Man City are looking to be this summer's Liverpool and drag this out to ultimately weaken a rival by disrupting our purchasing ability. I don't think Milner is as white as white anymore, so what's he got to lose in defending his position if he's going anyway? If there was any chance of him staying I don't think for a second MON would have made those comments on behalf of the entire football club.

[phantom limb]

Man City will never, ever be the biggest team in Manchester.

*edited long post out*

Unfortunatelty I agree with this, it's why I support whoever Chelsea are playing in the Champions League every season.

I celebrated Iniesta's late winner at Stamford Bridge the season before last like it was a Villa goal.

I took my shirt off and ran round the room when that goal went in. The dog was scared.

[old man villa fan]

I want to know, as does everyone else, I am sure, is why in 3 days Milner hasn't contacted the press personally and dismissed the suggestion he wants to leave, and only has his mate sticking up for him? If this allegation is so false, it's easily contested or rectified. Don't you agree?

Are you mad, Toronto? The last thing any player should do is start talking to the press. I'm sure the Club have guidelines and rules regarding this point. MON should have kept things to himself. Couldn't it have waited until Monday when Milner is back with the team? I'm not saying what MON said is wrong, i.e. Milner wants to leave but unless he's trying to push the sale through, it really served no purpose than provide the press with a few headlines.

The manager's called him out publicly. I get the impression that MON didn't go lone wolf on this, that the club were in support, and have tried and failed to persuade him to stay. It also suggests that Man City are looking to be this summer's Liverpool and drag this out to ultimately weaken a rival by disrupting our purchasing ability. I don't think Milner is as white as white anymore, so what's he got to lose in defending his position if he's going anyway? If there was any chance of him staying I don't think for a second MON would have made those comments on behalf of the entire football club.

It was reported in the Express this morning that a source at the club said there were 5 people at the meeting with 3 from the club and 3 of them knew exactly what was said.  I assume the 3 were MON, Randy and Faulkner.  Like you say, I think Randy is right behind MON on this one.

[wozwebs]

Spurs in for Milner now

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/887816/HARRY-TO-HIJACK-JAMES-FROM-CITYS-CLUTCHES.html

NOTW so usual bollocks

[JUAN PABLO]

Spurs in for Milner now

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/887816/HARRY-TO-HIJACK-JAMES-FROM-CITYS-CLUTCHES.html

NOTW so usual bollocks

True or not, It might stop Man Shitty from messing around and give us the money we want.... we need more clubs in for him....