myko Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Could he only play at the top of a diamond/ behind the striker, or could he do a job in a midfield two/three? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) He can play all over central midfield, he's also played a holding midfield role for us a few times and was excellent. He's not a big lad, but he's not shy of a strong tackle. Depending on who's fit, he tends to play more of a box to box role. Edited April 22, 2015 by Moonraker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I don't know about Milner. The only player I can think of that was a success upon his return to Villa park was Cowans. Would rather have Ashley Young back myself. A better player than Milner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 The Daily Mail are reporting that we are going in for Massimo Luongo of Swindon. I watched him in the Asian cup here in Oz and I was impressed so if it's true then I'm happy with this one.As a Swindon fan, I think it's highly likely he'll end up with you next season. Can you give us a bit of a rundown on the guy please? Lively attacking midfielder with a good eye for a pass. He absolutely bosses the midfield quite often at this level. He was awarded the best player of the Asian cup recently, he's somewhat the 'darling' of Australia at the moment. Apparently before leaving Spurs, where he was with Sherwood, Sherwood wanted him to stay on but Luongo chose to join us because Spurs had so much strength and depth in midfield at the time and he wanted games. We rejected a 2.5M bid for him in January so he'll likely go for 3-4M, Although Tim Sherwood and Lee Power (our owner)are close friends so there's on knowing what deal might be struck. Thanks mate, sounds promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted April 22, 2015 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2015 Would rather have Ashley Young back myself. A better player than Milner. No. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Would rather have Ashley Young back myself. A better player than Milner. Oh my. I disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) I don't know about Milner. The only player I can think of that was a success upon his return to Villa park was Cowans. Would rather have Ashley Young back myself. A better player than Milner. ey they usually have success at Villa Park when its with other clubs though Edited April 22, 2015 by Zatman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Would rather have Ashley Young back myself. A better player than Milner. Not even close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I think Everton trying to offload Barry in summer is it being too nostalgic? only issue I have with him is he gets too many yellow cards I think it is. He has maybe 20 games a season in him now and let's face it he's fat and very, very slow. If he looked after himself better he could have had a longer career but there's a reason Everton are trying to offload him (2 years left on his deal IIRC). true but I think if we got into Europa League he could help out and could do similar to Joe Cole as a late calming sub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 true but I think if we got into Europa League he could help out and could do similar to Joe Cole as a late calming sub I doubt he'd take the kind of money we'd be willing to pay a player for that role 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 throw in a coaching role to sweeten it then for the lesser salary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I don't know about Milner. The only player I can think of that was a success upon his return to Villa park was Cowans. Would rather have Ashley Young back myself. A better player than Milner. God no. I think Young is potentially more talented, but he's not a better player and he certainly doesn't have the same attitude as Milner. For me, aside from Martin Laursen, James Milner has been the biggest loss for Villa of recent times. The guy is class. Potentially the most underrated player in the Premier League. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted April 22, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted April 22, 2015 Bring Jim home 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_Master Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Good oportunity for Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I don't know about Milner. The only player I can think of that was a success upon his return to Villa park was Cowans. Would rather have Ashley Young back myself. A better player than Milner. God no. I think Young is potentially more talented, but he's not a better player and he certainly doesn't have the same attitude as Milner. For me, aside from Martin Laursen, James Milner has been the biggest loss for Villa of recent times. The guy is class. Potentially the most underrated player in the Premier League. but not so underrated that he wont find himself a top 6 club that will pay him £100k a week in the summer... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 The Daily Mail are reporting that we are going in for Massimo Luongo of Swindon. I watched him in the Asian cup here in Oz and I was impressed so if it's true then I'm happy with this one. As a Swindon fan, I think it's highly likely he'll end up with you next season. Can you give us a bit of a rundown on the guy please? Lively attacking midfielder with a good eye for a pass. He absolutely bosses the midfield quite often at this level. He was awarded the best player of the Asian cup recently, he's somewhat the 'darling' of Australia at the moment. Apparently before leaving Spurs, where he was with Sherwood, Sherwood wanted him to stay on but Luongo chose to join us because Spurs had so much strength and depth in midfield at the time and he wanted games. We rejected a 2.5M bid for him in January so he'll likely go for 3-4M, Although Tim Sherwood and Lee Power (our owner)are close friends so there's on knowing what deal might be struck. He sounds like an able understudy to Fabian Delph would you say? Though I guess passing is not Delph's greatest ability so maybe they could compliment each other. In attitude too, credit where it is due for dropping down for games. I like the sound of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 From the above description Lugano sounds a bit like Delph at leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ED Posted April 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2015 I don't know about Milner. The only player I can think of that was a success upon his return to Villa park was Cowans. What about Milner? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Yes he did have a season on loan. Young for me did a lot more for Villa than Milner did yet doesn't get the credit he deserves. Our best player by a mile under Oneill. Played longer for the club scored more goals and created more chances. Any sorry about the digression I just don't understand the adolation on here for Milner 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I don't get it either TBH (but he's one of my favourite footballers ever) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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