The Milner Novela... Final episode page 296

[stevenjos]

Just thought that any incoming manager might want our best player? who is contracted to us?

[ozzjim]

Ashley Young will still be here.

[PeterWithe]

He isn't one for defence splittling passes, he's usually the one on the end of a defence splitting pass.

Is that right, I always had him down as a playmaker, a type of Lee Hendrie Vanden Plas.

[stevenjos]

Ashley Young will still be here.

How does that relate?

[Monty]

Ireland most certainly can play defence splitting passes, much like Ash can. The thing is that neither of them were ever really asked to (I watched a lot of City that season, mostly for Robinho, and you could tell that Ireland had been told to make a lot of runs forward). However, I have no doubt that they can link up well along with the rest of the team in a new, much more fluid formation - like a 4-3-3 - where they aren't playing second fiddle to anyone, and show their true ability.

[Villa'Zawg]

Hope you don't mind me butting in but for me, Stevie needs to be played in a 4-3-3 or ideally a 4-5-1.  In a 4-4-2 he's too restricted.  He needs the freedom to roam which one or two more defensively minded players behind him would allow.  He can track back and he can tackle but that's not his strengths.  His Strengths IMO are just what  jonzy85 says, making late runs into the box and scoring goals from there.  He isn't one for defence splittling passes, he's usually the one on the end of a defence splitting pass.  His anticipatation and movement are excellent.

He had his best season when Elano and Robhino were in the team.  Him and Rhohino especailly had a certain something...they played off each other and it was a pleasure to watch.

Last year he had a 'mare...terrible.  I think there were lots of reason though, not least Carlos Tevez!!  I do however think you will be getting a real star.  Sorry to see him go..take care of him!

Thanks for that love, now pop a skirt on and make us a cup of tea, there's a good girl.

Now as for Ireland, I reckon he'd be too restricted in a 4-4-2, ideally he'd play in a 4-4-3 or a 4-5-1. We'd need to utilise his strengths, which I believe are his ability to arrive late in too the box..............etc.

Thanks for that LeeB, wise words.

[VillaAlways]

Ashley Young will still be here.

How does that relate?

bcause Ashley Young is our best player and contracted to us

[citygirl]

Hope you don't mind me butting in but for me, Stevie needs to be played in a 4-3-3 or ideally a 4-5-1.  In a 4-4-2 he's too restricted.  He needs the freedom to roam which one or two more defensively minded players behind him would allow.  He can track back and he can tackle but that's not his strengths.  His Strengths IMO are just what  jonzy85 says, making late runs into the box and scoring goals from there.  He isn't one for defence splittling passes, he's usually the one on the end of a defence splitting pass.  His anticipatation and movement are excellent.

He had his best season when Elano and Robhino were in the team.  Him and Rhohino especailly had a certain something...they played off each other and it was a pleasure to watch.

Last year he had a 'mare...terrible.  I think there were lots of reason though, not least Carlos Tevez!!  I do however think you will be getting a real star.  Sorry to see him go..take care of him!

Thanks, nice to hear and that's more or less how I see him.

Quick question, is he really as loopy as he appears from the outside?

Some say he is a couple of sandwiches short of a picnic but I can't comment on that as I have no evidence.

Lee B, dear oh dear..

[Mazrim]

Ireland most certainly can play defence splitting passes.

Yes, that's what I always thought of him too. I've seen him make several too.

[Mazrim]

He isn't one for defence splittling passes, he's usually the one on the end of a defence splitting pass.

Is that right, I always had him down as a playmaker, a type of Lee Hendrie Vanden Plas.

He's more of a Steve Sidwell Ghia.

[TheSandman]

Lee Hendrie Vanden Plas?

Christ this is even more tasteless than Ireland's Range Rover.

[BILL DE VALL]

He's more of a Steve Sidwell Ghia.
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No Maz he had the removable hard top
but it failed the 'Irish deluge test'

[Mazrim]

HMS Astute couldn't pass an Irish deluge test.

[LeeB]

Hope you don't mind me butting in but for me, Stevie needs to be played in a 4-3-3 or ideally a 4-5-1.  In a 4-4-2 he's too restricted.  He needs the freedom to roam which one or two more defensively minded players behind him would allow.  He can track back and he can tackle but that's not his strengths.  His Strengths IMO are just what  jonzy85 says, making late runs into the box and scoring goals from there.  He isn't one for defence splittling passes, he's usually the one on the end of a defence splitting pass.  His anticipatation and movement are excellent.

He had his best season when Elano and Robhino were in the team.  Him and Rhohino especailly had a certain something...they played off each other and it was a pleasure to watch.

Last year he had a 'mare...terrible.  I think there were lots of reason though, not least Carlos Tevez!!  I do however think you will be getting a real star.  Sorry to see him go..take care of him!

Thanks, nice to hear and that's more or less how I see him.

Quick question, is he really as loopy as he appears from the outside?

Some say he is a couple of sandwiches short of a picnic but I can't comment on that as I have no evidence.

Lee B, dear oh dear..

What's up love? Missed a stitch?

[stevenjos]

Ashley Young will still be here.

How does that relate?

bcause Ashley Young is our best player and contracted to us

Is that Ashley "takes 5 weeks to realise he has to cross the ball" young?