Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[Lastfootstamper]

Milner is an average winger, but an excellent central midfielder. He's won two titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup, played Euorpean football but at the expense of his potential.

Fine balance really. I think I'd end up being disappointed that I didn't get the chance to show what sort of player I was capable of being.

I don't think he was ever that good to think that way to be honest, even in his best position

For that six months he played in central midfield, he was as good as Gerrard.

He probably was and in a team that was clicking and playing very well, partly because of him of course. I still don't think he's quite as good as is often made out though

He was for us, and that's all that matters.

[Clampy]

He was excellent in that centre midfield role and even when he knew he was off, he put a shift in during his last game.

[brian green]

I agree with you TV but I think Randy Lerner is not liberal or conservative with his money, he just goes with his gut feeling. MON's profligacy pissed him off. Lamberts parsimony pleases him. My wife had granny who was very rich (see Peaky Blinders) on a visit to her house in Small Heath the old gal would take a diamond ring off her finger and give it to my wife. The next time you went to see her she would demand the ring back but give my wife a gold necklace in exchange. Odd metaphor but I think Randy carries his wealth like that. Generous and stingy in turn. I think/hope Cleverley may be ushering in a generous phase.

[Percy McCarthy]

Milner is an average winger, but an excellent central midfielder. He's won two titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup, played Euorpean football but at the expense of his potential.

Fine balance really. I think I'd end up being disappointed that I didn't get the chance to show what sort of player I was capable of being.

I don't think he was ever that good to think that way to be honest, even in his best position

For that six months he played in central midfield, he was as good as Gerrard.

James Milner was our best central midfielder since Bruce Rioch. That includes Dennis Mortimer.

It certainly doesn't include Gordon Sidney Cowans.

[dave.woodhall]

Milner is an average winger, but an excellent central midfielder. He's won two titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup, played Euorpean football but at the expense of his potential.

Fine balance really. I think I'd end up being disappointed that I didn't get the chance to show what sort of player I was capable of being.

I don't think he was ever that good to think that way to be honest, even in his best position

For that six months he played in central midfield, he was as good as Gerrard.

James Milner was our best central midfielder since Bruce Rioch. That includes Dennis Mortimer.

It certainly doesn't include Gordon Sidney Cowans.

Or Andy Townsend, Steve McMahon, Alex Cropley or Gareth Barry.

[andyaston]

Nor Dennis

[bobdylan]

Milner was better than Townsend imo and also Barry, ok it was only 6 months and Barry played consistently well over a number of seasons, but Milner was better in central midfield for those 6 months than Barry was over a number of years, again in my opinion that is.

[Brend'Watkins]

He was certainly better than Townsend.  Not as good as the rest mentioned but a better grafter than any of them.

[brian green]

Through gritted teeth David Platt.

[tomd2103]

He was certainly better than Townsend.  Not as good as the rest mentioned but a better grafter than any of them.

Sorry Bren, can't agree with that. 

[AGRIPPA]

Milner is an average winger, but an excellent central midfielder. He's won two titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup, played Euorpean football but at the expense of his potential.

Fine balance really. I think I'd end up being disappointed that I didn't get the chance to show what sort of player I was capable of being.

I don't think he was ever that good to think that way to be honest, even in his best position

For that six months he played in central midfield, he was as good as Gerrard.

James Milner was our best central midfielder since Bruce Rioch. That includes Dennis Mortimer.

It certainly doesn't include Gordon Sidney Cowans.

Or Andy Townsend, Steve McMahon, Alex Cropley or Gareth Barry.

I note David Hunt isn't in that group…why ever not?

[DrGonzo]

 I see in the Star (yes, I know) that they are claiming Spurs are looking at Welbeck on loan.  I don't believe they are for one moment but what do the H+V massive think about us having a sniff around him??  Not a prolific goal scorer but he is still young, still learning, has a wealth of experience at all levels of the game and would add some class in a front line currently bereft of such a thing... (apologies if this has been discussed but 2 weeks without the tinterweb has left me behind the times.)

[LeeB]

I see in the Star (yes, I know) that they are claiming Spurs are looking at Welbeck on loan.  I don't believe they are for one moment but what do the H+V massive think about us having a sniff around him??  Not a prolific goal scorer but he is still young, still learning, has a wealth of experience at all levels of the game and would add some class in a front line currently bereft of such a thing... (apologies if this has been discussed but 2 weeks without the tinterweb has left me behind the times.)

I don't think the 'massive' are keen, but I'd take him in a heartbeat.

[dekko]

I'd have Welbeck for sure.  He's not world class or anything, but like Cleverly I think he's suffered from the high expectations and scrutiny that come from playing for england and ManU.  He's probably top-half quality, and definently better than Weimann and Gabby.

[curiousorange]

He was excellent in that centre midfield role and even when he knew he was off, he put a shift in during his last game.

That game against West Ham was one of Milner's finest games for us. He single-handedly took them apart - he was announced to boos and left to a standing ovation.