The Milner Novela... Final episode page 296

[Concrete John]

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

In as unbiased a way as I can say this, why would Ireland NOT want to come?

He's said all along he doesn't really want to leave City. Then there's that huge house he's spent a fortune on. I'd imagine he'd be reluctant to leave that too. He seems very settled in the north west.

As I said in the rest of my post, if you take the fact he IS leaving as a given.  

I think he will go for 1st team football, so we're as an attractive a destination as I feel he's likely to get.

[Mazrim]

I doubt Dunne really wanted to leave City either as he'd been there so long. But when you're getting squeezed out of the picture to the point where you wont be playing or even in the squad and wont be offered a new contract in a few years when you're out of shape and bored to death, I think it brings things into perspective.

He'll leave alright and we'll be one of, if not his best option.

[LeeB]

Martins latest ramblings make interesting reading (if interesting is wanting to stab yourself in the eyes)

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"The latest state of play is that Manchester City have gone as far as they want to," said O'Neill.

"We'll wait with baited breath on that one, myself included."

O'Neill added: "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."

SO lets break this down:

Man City have gone as far as they want to and dont want to meet our valuation. Soooooo the deal is dead! WOOOOOPPPP> We get to keep Milner

Hang on............

"We'll wait with baited breath on that one, myself included."

Why Wait?? They havent met our valuation! Its over. Release a statement saying the deal is dead and move on!

O'Neill added: "I think obviously the overriding opinion of all Villa fans is that they would love James to stay at the football club.

Yes Martin, we quite like having good players! i know its a shock to you after buying some serious sh*t.

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

Why cant you guarantee that Martin? They have told you they have

"gone as far as they want to"

So its over.

UNLESS YOU WANT TO SELL! He's a chequebook manager and i reckon the books been closed after Randy popped over and noticed a lot of expensive players not coming on for knackered favourites.

Milners going and its Martin who's engineering all of this. All the quotes he has released are big fat "come and get him" quotes. Milner knows speaking out will lead to a Barry fine.



another interesting bit is this though:

"There is no question that James Milner will continue to give his best if the deal doesn't go through," added O'Neill.

"James loves playing and last season played when others wouldn't.

"That is why I have no concern in regard to his character and involvement with Villa."

So we had players who wouldnt play?? why not? who are they?

looks like someone is losing their grip!

Yes it does, doesn't it. You should call Adrian Durham up on Talksport. He loves callers like you.

[Pete3206]

Please enlighten me.

The forums are rife with it at the moment. The notion that we are searching down the back of the sofa for change to try and buy players for instance. Bollocks.
The notion that we are and always were planning our finances around selling Milner. Bollocks.
And so on...

Hardly enlightenment, but thanks all the same.

I'm not really interested if you're enlightened or not Pete. What have I said that isnt true?

You're welcome.

I referring to the answer you gave i.e. everyone else's opinion is "bollocks". If you're not interested, fine.

I would genuinely like to know, if anything, what your knowledge of Villa's finances are.

[Olneythelonely]

I see someone is after a bit of fame on a Villa forum. You don't have the charm of gregnash unfortunately.

Edit: Stevenjos, I mean.

[PaulTheVillan]

I actually want Milner to go now.

[Mazrim]

Did I say everyone else's opinion was bollocks then did I Pete? I think you'll find I said two points in particular were bollocks. If you disagree, explain why.

What my knowledge of Villa's finances are. Well, its true I know a few people who know a few people etc. But there's no need to go there as there is plenty of evidence for everybody to see.

- Randy has said there is money to spend, that we dont have to sell players to raise transfer fees (which Pelty has backed up and the General to a degree), that its all about getting the players on big money who dont play off the large wage bill before new players arrive. Which is common sense.

- The latest developments with Milner clearly show we are not actively trying to sell Milner to raise funds to buy players as I (amongst others) have said all along.

There you go. The two points I took issue with and my reasoning for doing so.

[Mazrim]

You don't have the charm of gregnash unfortunately.

Oof! I go a bit far sometimes but...Jesus Christ! That's the worst thing I have ever heard one man say to another.

[stevenjos]

I see someone is after a bit of fame on a Villa forum. You don't have the charm of gregnash unfortunately.

Edit: Stevenjos, I mean.

You mean this is for me? or i have a certain charm someones trying emulate? :0)

I thought the edit button was for changing stuff? didnt know it listed it like that!

[sfx412]

- The latest developments with Milner clearly show we are not actively trying to sell Milner to raise funds to buy players as I (amongst others) have said all along.

There you go. The two points I took issue with and my reasoning for doing so.

In your opinion.

Seems to me Mon is saying if there are any others out there keen on Milner, lets see your bids, because Man City negotiations have stalled.
Typical Mon brinkmanship

[Mazrim]

- The latest developments with Milner clearly show we are not actively trying to sell Milner to raise funds to buy players as I (amongst others) have said all along.

There you go. The two points I took issue with and my reasoning for doing so.

In your opinion.

Seems to me Mon is saying if there are any others out there keen on Milner, lets see your bids, because Man City negotiations have stalled.
Typical Mon brinkmanship

That's exactly what he's saying. Yes, I'm sure of it. What he certainly doesn't want to do is keep one of his best players.

[saunders_heroes]

Martins latest ramblings make interesting reading (if interesting is wanting to stab yourself in the eyes)

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"The latest state of play is that Manchester City have gone as far as they want to," said O'Neill.

"We'll wait with baited breath on that one, myself included."

O'Neill added: "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."

SO lets break this down:

Man City have gone as far as they want to and dont want to meet our valuation. Soooooo the deal is dead! WOOOOOPPPP> We get to keep Milner

Hang on............

"We'll wait with baited breath on that one, myself included."

Why Wait?? They havent met our valuation! Its over. Release a statement saying the deal is dead and move on!

O'Neill added: "I think obviously the overriding opinion of all Villa fans is that they would love James to stay at the football club.

Yes Martin, we quite like having good players! i know its a shock to you after buying some serious sh*t.

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

Why cant you guarantee that Martin? They have told you they have

"gone as far as they want to"

So its over.

UNLESS YOU WANT TO SELL! He's a chequebook manager and i reckon the books been closed after Randy popped over and noticed a lot of expensive players not coming on for knackered favourites.

Milners going and its Martin who's engineering all of this. All the quotes he has released are big fat "come and get him" quotes. Milner knows speaking out will lead to a Barry fine.



another interesting bit is this though:

"There is no question that James Milner will continue to give his best if the deal doesn't go through," added O'Neill.

"James loves playing and last season played when others wouldn't.

"That is why I have no concern in regard to his character and involvement with Villa."

So we had players who wouldnt play?? why not? who are they?

looks like someone is losing their grip!

Yes it does, doesn't it. You should call Adrian Durham up on Talksport. He loves callers like you.

Agreed. Grow up!

[dave.woodhall]

Can we please stop bickering. Thank you.

[stevenjos]

Martins latest ramblings make interesting reading (if interesting is wanting to stab yourself in the eyes)

Full Story

"The latest state of play is that Manchester City have gone as far as they want to," said O'Neill.

"We'll wait with baited breath on that one, myself included."

O'Neill added: "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."

SO lets break this down:

Man City have gone as far as they want to and dont want to meet our valuation. Soooooo the deal is dead! WOOOOOPPPP> We get to keep Milner

Hang on............

"We'll wait with baited breath on that one, myself included."

Why Wait?? They havent met our valuation! Its over. Release a statement saying the deal is dead and move on!

O'Neill added: "I think obviously the overriding opinion of all Villa fans is that they would love James to stay at the football club.

Yes Martin, we quite like having good players! i know its a shock to you after buying some serious sh*t.

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

Why cant you guarantee that Martin? They have told you they have

"gone as far as they want to"

So its over.

UNLESS YOU WANT TO SELL! He's a chequebook manager and i reckon the books been closed after Randy popped over and noticed a lot of expensive players not coming on for knackered favourites.

Milners going and its Martin who's engineering all of this. All the quotes he has released are big fat "come and get him" quotes. Milner knows speaking out will lead to a Barry fine.



another interesting bit is this though:

"There is no question that James Milner will continue to give his best if the deal doesn't go through," added O'Neill.

"James loves playing and last season played when others wouldn't.

"That is why I have no concern in regard to his character and involvement with Villa."

So we had players who wouldnt play?? why not? who are they?

looks like someone is losing their grip!

Yes it does, doesn't it. You should call Adrian Durham up on Talksport. He loves callers like you.

Agreed. Grow up!

I'm Sorry everyone that i have the opinion that we should keep our best player! I am truly sorry! I will go away and "grow up".

*rolls eyes*

[pauliewalnuts]

- The latest developments with Milner clearly show we are not actively trying to sell Milner to raise funds to buy players as I (amongst others) have said all along.

There you go. The two points I took issue with and my reasoning for doing so.

In your opinion.

Seems to me Mon is saying if there are any others out there keen on Milner, lets see your bids, because Man City negotiations have stalled.
Typical Mon brinkmanship

That's exactly what he's saying. Yes, I'm sure of it. What he certainly doesn't want to do is keep one of his best players.

I have to say, I don't think there's much evidence of him really wanting to keep Milner from his few statements on the issue.

Nor does that mean he's desperate to get rid, but if i had to bet one way, it would be on him wanting to move him on