The Milner Novela... Final episode page 296

[TheSandman]

So he's some kind of utter mad man because he told a white lie to get out of an uncomfortable situation and he has a dodgy taste in motors?

[hilts_coolerking]

So he's some kind of utter mad man because he told a white lie to get out of an uncomfortable situation and he has a dodgy taste in motors?

Who's claiming that?

[luke25]

Confirmed as a Citeh player, must mean the Ireland deal is done too then

[jamesvilla]

On Citeh Site

http://tinyurl.com/364ku6y

[Summers]

'bout time. All worked out for the best. Milner is a cracking player, but his head was turned. Cash + Ireland is superb. When you consider they've gave us a lot of cash, Dunne and Ireland - and took away Barry and Milner as part of this 'deal'. We've done much better than they have.

[curiousorange]

They just said on SSN that Ireland is completed too, but it's not on the little ticker thing. Watch this space by the looks of it.

[TopDeck113]

Done and dusted.

Welcome, Stephen.  I hope you put in the sort of performances you were doing 2 seasons ago.

As for Milner, I've a lot of time for him as a player, but feel rather let down with how this saga has played out.  I did think he was different.   

[luke25]

Ireland deal confirmed, good stuff, thank fuck its finally settled

[achilles]

I did think he was different.   

So did I, disappointing really to be proved he is the same as the rest of them!

[jamesvilla]

16m plus Ireland according to SSN.

[Monty]

On the OS now.

[PeterWithesShin]

I did think he was different.   

So did I, disappointing really to be proved he is the same as the rest of them!

I agree, I thought he would be different too, should have known better in this day and age. Hope he never wins a trophy in his life and gets plenty of splinters in his ass.

And welcome Mr Ireland.

[JJ-AV]

Aston Villa Football Club can confirm that Stephen Ireland has joined on a four-year contract, having completed his transfer from Manchester City.

"This is a great signing for the football club," said Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald.
"Stephen is an outstanding young talent who will complement the talented players we already have here and we're looking forward very much to working with him."


The club can confirm that James Milner has also completed his transfer from Villa to Manchester City.
The England international won the Supporters' Player of the Year award last season and we wish him well in his ongoing career and acknowledge the excellent contribution he made during his time here.

The relevant paperwork is due to be finalised within the next couple of hours.

[not3bad]

I don;t think Man City will see the best of Jimmy for various reasons, but I do think he's a better player than Ireland.

If all goes as we hope maybe we'll be reassessing that at the end of the season.

[supertom]

That's a cracking deal, let's be honest. We've done them over. If you're being coy about Irelands price and suggest 8mill, we've still made double on what we paid for Milner all told.  All off the back of one outstanding season. I'll miss him, but thankfully we've got a class player in to replace him.

If we now splash that 16 mill on a couple of quality additions, particularly an industrious midfielder, we'll be in good shape.

In all honesty, I think one more player in would be enough. We're well off defensively. The front line options are good (I'm even curious to see Heskey playing in a system with the ball on deck.) And the youngens have quality and enthusiasm. Just need that one midfielder in to cover for Delph's absense and replace Sidwell in the squad.

I'm feeling decidedly rosy. As has been said, since O Neill departed, in certain areas, it's like we've had new signings. Thinking particularly of Luke Young and Nigel Reo Coker who'd fallen foul of Martin. Both are decent players who could play a big part for us. Add to that the likes of Albrighton, Clark, a refreshed looking Downing, and we're in good nick.

Of course this could all be doom and gloom by monday. But I'm feeling very optimistic that it won't be. Bring on the games!