The Milner Novela... Final episode page 296

[Mazrim]

Of course he wants to stay and fight for his place, he's been there all his career, but if he's left out of the 25 man squad he'll want off sharpish and he'd be worth a lot less.

He'll be wanting to link up with his best mate Dunney, no doubt.

[Mazrim]

He is a very good player, a bit of a mentalist but he would give you all a good laugh, but Id rather you took Kolo Toure, Gareth Barry and JO!!

I'm sure you would. Unfortunately, we're not that stupid.

[KevinGage]

First part sounds like standard football speak.

I imagine it will be a wretch if he does go, he's been at Citeh since he was a kid. But if he's not going to be in Mancini's 25 there's no point in him hanging about.

Whether he moves to us is a different story altogether, he'll have a pick of a few sides I'd imagine.

I'd like to think that we'd be the best offer available to him. He'd play every week in our team, so it's a no-brainer between us and Sunderland, and I'd hope we could offer him more than Everton.

That would be the hope.

But Tottingham are/ were keen as well, 'arry giving it the usual "he's a triffic player," routine. He even mentioned a valuation. Which was nice.

Hughes at Fulham might also change the picture, as he seems to have got the best out of him in the past.

I wouldn't discount Everton either. Similar sized club to us, not much between us and them squad-wise. Plus he'd have the benefit of not having to move.

I can't see Arsenal or Liverpool being in for him though. He's Irish, which is almost foreign. But not foreign enough for Arsene. And I can't see a gap for him at Liverpool with Gerrard and Cole taking up the spots he'd most likely play.

[Monty]

I don't think the Evertron could outbid us, nor Fulham, and Man City have to say yes to a bid first. Also, didn't Redknapp say they can't afford him? (Presumably because they aren't prioritising a creative central midfielder.)

If that's true, you'd hope we're the only choice for him.

[Chris Smith]

I wouldn't discount Everton either. Similar sized club to us, not much between us and them squad-wise. Plus he'd have the benefit of not having to move

An Everton fan I spoke to a while back thought they would only want Ireland if Arteta went.

[Dante Lavelli]

The Torygraph are reporting a player plus cash deal could be on the cards with Ireland valued at £11m - £12m and Milner wants to meet with Randy tomorrow.

"Please be reasonable Randy and let me go for whatever they offer, I'm desperate ... to pick up my £90k per week".

I bet they're offering him a lot more than that.

A rag - can't remember which - said that the wages on offer were 80k/week which is roughly the same as what Villa have/will offer.  

How they actually know this I have no idea, so assume I they're plucking numbers from thin air.

ps - Thanks city chris for coming on and providing reasoned debate rather than abuse.  I can only speak for myself but I like it when other club's fans visit us and provide a honest/informed and usually differing opinion (sendo being the prime example).

[citychris]

He is a very good player, a bit of a mentalist but he would give you all a good laugh, but Id rather you took Kolo Toure, Gareth Barry and JO!!

I'm sure you would. Unfortunately, we're not that stupid.

Im sure your not maz, but MON did buy heskey, Harewood and Sidwell.

Ireland btw will not be signing for Everton as City wont do business with them after the Lescott affir last seasoN.

Also Ireland will 100% be in the 25, we dont have as many players as you think and once you take out Gonzales, Etuhu, Logan, Caciedo and Jo who have no chance of getting in 25, we are actually left on 24. Factor in M Johnson who wont be fit until the new year and we are down to 23. We have 14 home growners and the rest are under 21. Dont believe the shit the press come out with or sky sports, they are just worried we will affect their beloved big 4.

[citychris]

The Torygraph are reporting a player plus cash deal could be on the cards with Ireland valued at £11m - £12m and Milner wants to meet with Randy tomorrow.

"Please be reasonable Randy and let me go for whatever they offer, I'm desperate ... to pick up my £90k per week".

I bet they're offering him a lot more than that.

A rag - can't remember which - said that the wages on offer were 80k/week which is roughly the same as what Villa have/will offer.  

How they actually know this I have no idea, so assume I they're plucking numbers from thin air.

ps - Thanks city chris for coming on and providing reasoned debate rather than abuse.  I can only speak for myself but I like it when other club's fans visit us and provide a honest/informed and usually differing opinion (sendo being the prime example).

Cheers Dante, I dont see the point in coming on and giving abuse. Obviously I am a City fan (34 years a season ticket holder) but I love football in general and like the banter with other teams

Villa , are also one of my fav clubs aside from City, I think it was coz my dad took me to Villa Park for the 81 cup semi when we beat Ipswich 1-0 and we were well looked after by the staffand people of Villa.

[LeeB]

You seem ok, so I'll concede that your old Platt Lane stand was and is still my favourite away end.

But do yourselves a favour and hound out that soulless bluenose bell-end Gary Cock.

[Chico Hamilton III]

my dad took me to Villa Park for the 81 cup semi when we beat Ipswich 1-0 and we were well looked after by the staffand people of Villa.

I was there for that. What a rocket from Paul Power.

We were in the Witton end with the Man City fans and our dad heard Kevin Beattie's arm snap when he fell over and bust it.

[Monty]

You seem ok, so I'll concede that your old Platt Lane stand was and is still my favourite away end.

But do yourselves a favour and hound out that soulless bluenose bell-end Gary Cock.

That really would be doing themselves a favour, the guy is a liability with the football understanding of Clive Woodward.

[dave.woodhall]

City was always the best away trip in the league. The Crown & Anchor by the old sorting office was so good we used to find excuses to go back there if we'd been playing as far away as Leeds.

[citychris]

Have to agree re gary ******, he has done us no favours in the popularity stakes thats for sure. The twat even called us Man U****d once, but no end of complaints from fellow blues can get rid of him, Marwood aint much better btw.

The platt lane was where I sat for many a year before it was given to away fans on police advice (the hooly years). The good thing though, the piles soon cleared up not having to sit on them wooden planks.

How things have changed, next season City have put in 1000 heated seats with internet connection in the colin bell stand (mind you, I think its about 3 grand a season to sit in them)

[PaulTheVillan]

Caciedo isn't that bad is he?

[citychris]

City was always the best away trip in the league. The Crown & Anchor by the old sorting office was so good we used to find excuses to go back there if we'd been playing as far away as Leeds.

Thats going back a bit Dave, you are showing your age lol
You are right the concrete Eastlands aint a patch on the decrepit old mismatched stands that was Maine Road