TRon Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I still think Murphy is going to be a good player, quite happy to see him in the side for now. He's still very raw but a run of games might see him come good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Milner was never a winger like we expected him to be. No surprise he flourished in CM and wider roles where he wasn't expected to beat the defenders to the touchline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 i think Milner got so much heat because he couldn't take a man on and would cut in on his right when playing on the left. Something like that. If only we had a better midfield then. It was Butt, Barton, Geremi and Parker. Because Milner and NZogbia on the could have worked really well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 The 'step over, step over, hit ball off full-back, get a corner/throw-in routine' was a regular feat in the 06/07 season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Milner was much better for us than Murphy has been (and will ever be). I just don't see anything in him that makes me think he may come good. He's not that intelligent and has no bottle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Too nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 The speed that some people are prepared to write this lad off is unbelievable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Needs a run of games... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Milner was much better for us than Murphy has been (and will ever be). I just don't see anything in him that makes me think he may come good. He's not that intelligent and has no bottle. This post was brought to you by the PFM society. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 milner's benefitted from some great coaching since he left us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 The speed that some people are prepared to write this lad off is unbelievable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 The speed that some people are prepared to write this lad off is unbelievable. let's give it another 2 or 3 seasons eh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 He would be decent if he had a run of not being totally shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 The speed that some people are prepared to write this lad off is unbelievable. Almost the same speed that he runs at, in a straight line with no end product amirite? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey jake Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 The speed that some people are prepared to write this lad off is unbelievable. let's give it another 2 or 3 seasons eh Yeah, no rush Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I still think Murphy is going to be a good player, quite happy to see him in the side for now. He's still very raw but a run of games might see him come good. Dunno about how good he will be, but I'm happy for him to force Kenedy to earn his spot back in the team. Murphy looked okay in the first half against Arsenal, in an ultimately ineffectual way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 milner's benefitted from some great coaching since he left us. He certainly has. Keegan was just beginning to get the best out of him as well I recall until Ashley sold him to pave the way for Sebastian Schweinsteigers arrival. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 milner's benefitted from some great coaching since he left us. He certainly has. Keegan was just beginning to get the best out of him as well I recall until Ashley sold him to pave the way for Sebastian Schweinsteigers arrival. I remember Keegan playing him in central midfield in that pre season too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Seems to lack guile. Jury's out for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 milner's benefitted from some great coaching since he left us. He certainly has. Keegan was just beginning to get the best out of him as well I recall until Ashley sold him to pave the way for Sebastian Schweinsteigers arrival. I remember Keegan playing him in central midfield in that pre season too. You're right he did and he looked pretty good there as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Milner because of his professionalism, fitness and decent football brain has adapted to become a very good player over the years without being anything outstanding. While his early years on the wing left or right or in the centre the odd time and constantly used as a utility player while farmed around on loan and back again under lots of poor managers at struggling teams didn’t help his early development it probably has helped him become a better player towards the end of his career as he seems to play a really intelligent game on and off the ball. KK rated him very highly and as we all know his sale was the final straw. He’s had a very good second half to his career and I don’t have any ill feelings towards him whatsoever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsprillasShinPad Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I have always rated Milner highly. Always turns out a 7/10 performance. Never a world beater, but never does badly. Great foil for a maverick type player to shine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Just still looks completely lacking in confidence. It's like every time he's played for us has the look of someone who doesn't feel like he should be there. Think there's a capable player in there but in the current team there's not enough going on around him to help him reach his potential. That and his crossing so far is comparable to the levels of Danny Simpson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Just still looks completely lacking in confidence. It's like every time he's played for us has the look of someone who doesn't feel like he should be there. Think there's a capable player in there but in the current team there's not enough going on around him to help him reach his potential. That and his crossing so far is comparable to the levels of Danny Simpson. It does seem to be a confidence thing, you look at him and think he should be capable of really scaring teams. I think what made it stand out even more was when his brother played against us and showed far more fire and attacking intent...although tbf he was up against Manquillo. Still seemed to be a massive difference in attitude and confidence levels. Might be the expectation of playing for a bigger team as well I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymc1 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Useless. Anyone who thinks it's premature, bookmark this post and look again in 2, 3, 4, 10 years … Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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