Monday, June 15, 2009
James Milner
James Milner, the Aston Villa winger, seems like he's been around decades but he's only 23 years old.
He started with his home town club, Leeds, making his debut in 2002 when he was still just 16. But Leeds were in free fall after chairman of the time, Peter Risdale, splashed the cash living the dream as Leeds chased an elusive glory.
A glory that never came. Debts, not cups, filled the board room chatter and Milner was sold to Newcastle in 2004 to pay off some of the creditors.
All the time he was playing for the England Under 21s.
At the start of last season he moved to Aston Villa, a side he had previously appeared on loan for.
He has recently been named again in the England Under 21 for the upcoming Euro Championships which of course begs the question. What the bloody hell for?
42 appearances at that level but nary a look in with the full team. Surely, after seven years, that tells its own tale?
He's played more games than any other player and that illustrious lists includes such quality as Tom Huddlestone (33 caps) and David Prutton (25).
Surely it's time for him to either move on to the full squad or step down and let everyone get excited about some other young prodigy.
He started with his home town club, Leeds, making his debut in 2002 when he was still just 16. But Leeds were in free fall after chairman of the time, Peter Risdale, splashed the cash living the dream as Leeds chased an elusive glory.
A glory that never came. Debts, not cups, filled the board room chatter and Milner was sold to Newcastle in 2004 to pay off some of the creditors.
All the time he was playing for the England Under 21s.
At the start of last season he moved to Aston Villa, a side he had previously appeared on loan for.
He has recently been named again in the England Under 21 for the upcoming Euro Championships which of course begs the question. What the bloody hell for?
42 appearances at that level but nary a look in with the full team. Surely, after seven years, that tells its own tale?
He's played more games than any other player and that illustrious lists includes such quality as Tom Huddlestone (33 caps) and David Prutton (25).
Surely it's time for him to either move on to the full squad or step down and let everyone get excited about some other young prodigy.
# posted by Me @ 8:53 AM 
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