The Milner Novela... Final episode page 296

[PaulTheVillan]

I think we all know that CC is coming to VP to replace EH.   He is a MON type of player.  When he does join I will switch off the footy news until MON leaves VP.

CC? He is rubbish. I think EH and maybe even JC will leave, but bringing in CC is just a waste of money. RK or CB would be decent. SI and SP in the middle.

Nice.

[hawkeye]

sorry i thought this thread was about james milner,and as usual when the comments dont reflect the topic you get lots of mindless twaddle

[Karl Bridges]

Over to the transfer thread for news of Ivanhoe's possible departure.

[Villa'Zawg]

O'Neill comments on the OS re Milner after tonight's game.

The manager reiterated that he would love to see James Milner stay at the club, following a terrific season in which he was named PFA Young Player of the Year, as well as Supporters' Player of the Year.

But he compared the current situation to the Gareth Barry scenario of two years ago, when the long-serving midfielder was the subject of a bid from Liverpool.

"The latest stage of play seems to be Man City feel as if they have gone as far as they want to but we will wait with baited breath on that one," he added.

"But I think obviously the overriding opinion of all Villa fans is that they would love James to stay at the football club.

"But as I speak here now at this minute, my honest opinion, I cannot guarantee that but we will see.

"We had a situation a couple of seasons ago with Gareth and, of course, it doesn't help preparations but that's the way it is now."

[Monty]

So it looks to me like City are going to explore other options before deciding whether or not to stump up what we want for Milner. I still think he'll go, but it's good to see that, as ever, MON's refusing to back down for anything less than extortionate.

[Matt Collins]

Yes, but not if Milner goes in the last week of August, and we miss out on Ireland / Bentley / Keane / whoever.

[Mazrim]

Its imortant to remember that MON isn't conducting this potential deal. Randy and Paul Faulkner are.

I also think it spells out in big flaming letters that WE DO NOT NEED OR WANT TO SELL JAMES MILNER. If we did we wouldn't risk them walking away. Them walking away is exactly what we do want, apparently.

[SteveN]

If Liverpool sell Mascherano then my prediction is that Liverpool will sign both Milner and Warnock for £28/30M.

[Mazrim]

If Liverpool sell Mascherano then my prediction is that Liverpool will sign both Milner and Warnock for £28/30M.

That would be a terrible deal.
That's what we're asking for Milner alone and why would we sell our best left back, an England international (sort of) for next to nothing?

Liverpool couldn't afford it anyway.
If they sell Mascherano for a reasonable fee, and his hype will mean somebody will be conned, they will buy somebody for half the money and the rest will be swallowed up to pay their debts.
The only problem is that Uncle Woy will replace that overrated tosser Mascherano with somebody who is actually quite good.

[PaulTheVillan]

If Liverpool sell Mascherano then my prediction is that Liverpool will sign both Milner and Warnock for £28/30M.

This is possible.

I've read that Inter are also after Kuyt and Maxi is heading back to Spain.

Who know's what Torres is doing.

[TimTheVillain]

Good old Citeh, fucking up everyone's pre season by flaunting their wads of cash, then attempting to go all tactical.

W@nkers.

Simply put ( c. Gen Krulak) - piss or get off the pot Mancini et al at nouveau richelands.

[garyfouroaks]

I don't want to lose Milner.I also do not want this drawn out till the end of the summer by which time there is no time to spend cash from proceeds.A deal which brought Ireland and Bellamy to us (plus cash)would be worth considering.

[Concrete John]

The way I see it, is any deal regardless of timing HAS to include Stephen Ireland.  That way, should it happen on 31/08, we have a ready made replacement and are not short.  So until then we just go about our business as normal and if necessary put the cash aside for a future window.

[ronshirt]

Perhaps Ireland doesn't want to come. Hence SWP being offered instead.

[SteveN]

If Liverpool sell Mascherano then my prediction is that Liverpool will sign both Milner and Warnock for £28/30M.

That would be a terrible deal.
That's what we're asking for Milner alone and why would we sell our best left back, an England international (sort of) for next to nothing?

.

Agree it would be terrible and possibly we would hold out for more but I've just got a feeling it may happen.  Milner would be more certain of a a regular place, Warnock going back home and I think they will sell enough of the FSW's misfits alongside Mascherano to raise the cash we do ask for.