Skirge Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Good news :thup: Skysports.com understand Newcastle are in talks with James Milner about a new deal at St James' Park. Milner has been one of Newcastle's major successes this season after returning from a loan spell at Aston Villa last season. The former Leeds man was close to a move to Villa in the summer before Newcastle pulled the plug on the deal. Milner has established himself as a regular under Glenn Roeder this term and he has produced some impressive performances including scoring in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United on New Year's Day. The talented winger has been linked with a move away from Tyneside, but it is believed Newcastle are ready to reward the England international with a contract extension. Skysports.com understand Milner's representatives are locked in talks with Newcastle officials and are hopeful of reaching a successful conclusion soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 kneejerk tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 That kind of contradicts the earlier SkySports article that suggested that we were going to swap Milner for Riggott in order to raise funds to buy Shaun Wright Phillips. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garth Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I hope they give him what he wants, it would be criminal to let him go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko1892 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Still a young lad I hope we tie him down to a long term deal. And I hope the club offer the player a decent contract after his previous uncertain future. Time to show the player we want to keep him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Shouldn't be on more than £25,000 as that is the appropriate wage to pay a 21 year old with much to learn. We could however give him a 5% per year wage rise if he commits himself to a lengthly deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 A good time to prove to him that we do want him to stay and we see him as a major player in our squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Shouldn't be on more than £25,000 as that is the appropriate wage to pay a 21 year old with much to learn. We could however give him a 5% per year wage rise if he commits himself to a lengthly deal. 21 yesterday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hope he signs, he's starting to show that he has more than potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 hope we keep him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Great news just hope he signs, wouldnt blame him if he didn't! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Good move and well deserved, if anything it gives us the right to hold out for more money should anyone be properly bidding for him. His adaptability will be key over the next couple of months, lets hope his game also continues to improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I think he has earned a new contract with his displays this season and his decent season at Aston Villa. The lad is hardwork and doesn't seem to be a primadonna, he may never turn out to be a World beater but he will be a useful member of the squad! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Much improved for me this season. I wasn't that bothered about him leaving previously but i'd keep him now so this is good news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hope the deal gets done soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Slugworth Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 At last, commonsense prevails! Milner may never be world-class, but he's the type of player to build a solid team around. With the right coaching, the lad could develop into an England regular. How we could ever have thought about selling him so cheaply, and to have treated him like we did was shameful. The Milners', N'Zogbias' and Taylors' are this club's future. Come on James lad, we're behind you!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I keep on forgetting the lads only 21. He been around for 5 years now and has come on leaps and bounds. He deserves his new contract and i hope he keeps on steadily progeesing. Consumate pro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Its good to see milner get a run in the team and show his quality. On this seasons form he deserves a new contract. Any news of bramble getting a new contract? :| Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I keep on forgetting the lads only 21. He been around for 5 years now and has come on leaps and bounds. He deserves his new contract and i hope he keeps on steadily progeesing. Consumate pro. Got to agree, i'm very impressed the way he has kept his head down and got on with things after the joke in the summer. Put it this way, if my employer treated me like that i'd be off, personally. He's worked hard and proven that the club were wrong to think about getting rid of him - if he signs it'll be nice that someone has used that proof in a positive way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Lets just hope its not a Freddy ploy to up the lads price, it would just like the fat man to do it too. When we start hearing things like "transfer fund raising" its time to worry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Thing is because Rooney came along so young and was so good people expect anyone who is over the age of 19 to be class already. Maybe he will be a late developer. 21 is still very young, I would say a player up to the age of around about 25-26 has still pontential for significant improvement. As a all round footballer Andy Cole improved from what he was at Newcastle and he was no spring chicken at the time. Milner has a few years to prove whether he is International material. I think he maybe just short of International level but seeing as he is young I wouldn't count out the chance of him making a full England International one day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 This is obviously our big new signing in the January transfer window. We could add to that with a defender (Bramble) nothing would surprise me anymore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 This is obviously our big new signing in the January transfer window. We could add to that with a defender (Bramble) nothing would surprise me anymore Or even better, Craig Moore could decide to do a Shearer-like U-turn and announce that he's staying in England one more year before returning to Oz. Could we contain our excitement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Good news. Hopefully this will put an end to the recent speculation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I think he's our most improved performer of the season, the end product is getting better and better. Excellent decision to show some faith in him and reward him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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