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#485242 04/06/15 06:23 PM
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Found this online. Thought it was worth sharing...

Manchester City writer Rob Pollard gave his views on Milner moving to LFC this summer:
"Well, I don’t want to speak on behalf of all City fans, but the ones I know are absolutely gutted.
There are very few players in recent seasons who have been so revered by the supporters here.
He’s such a wonderful professional, freakishly fit, versatile and exceptionally good at almost every aspect of the game.
In terms of playing time, which appears to be the motivating factor, I would say Liverpool is perhaps the best move.
I also think a desire to play in central midfield is a key reason for him moving on, and, again, I think Liverpool are the best bet in terms of offering him a regular starting spot in that position than any of the other top clubs in the Premier League.
Milner, I think, has his eye on playing there for England now that Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard aren’t in the equation, and he knows full well that when everyone at City is fit, he’s not in the starting XI.
His versatility is staggering. This season, he’s played right-back, left-back, central midfield, on both wings and as a withdrawn striker. He’s been good in all of them.
I also think he’s far better technically than people give him credit for.
He’s not a Samir Nasri or a David Silva, but he’s not just a workhorse, which is the perception some people seem to have.
I don’t think central midfield is his best position, no.
I think right wing is his best role, but he would argue he hasn’t been given a consistent run of games there. He could excel.
Manuel Pellegrini did an interview with Sid Lowe in March and he basically went on a long rant about how amazing he thinks Milner is.
One of the things he said was that, even when he’s been dropped, he’s the most vocal and passionate on the bench.
I love him and think he’ll do really well."

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Would have been even better on one of the many other threads that are currently running. eek

#485262 04/06/15 08:29 PM
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Nice to see him rated so highly. I didn't realize he'd played so many positions for City, I hope to god that's not why Rodgers bought him, just to try him out in different slots until christmas and then drop him.
Hendo is not the most versatile so maybe he stays on the right and Milner takes the SG role in front of Can. Good piece of business though.

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Very good signing in my opinion but it will be interesting to see how Milner, Henderson and Coutinho can all play centrally. Might be Milner or Henderson, Very similar players


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