Paul 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 (edited) http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsD...~841965,00.html James Back At St. James' By Ian Willis JAMES Milner will be back on Tyneside next week for pre-season training ready to stake his claim for a place in Glenn Roeder's team. Milner, who signed for the Magpies in the summer of 2004, spent the bulk of last season on loan at Aston Villa after moving to the Midlands on transfer deadline day. Villa boss David O'Leary has been keen to make the move permanent, with some reports suggesting signing Milner on a permanent deal was the Irishman's main priority this summer. But the former Leeds starlet has been in contact with Roeder, and the manager told him he would be happy to have him fighting for a place at St. James' Park next season. And with Michael Owen out injured, Alan Shearer having retired and Michael Chopra now with Cardiff City, Milner's ability to operate as a striker will give Roeder a boost. Roeder said: "I have already met James, and I have told him I am very happy for him to stay here. "He told me that he knows nobody can be guaranteed first team football, but all he wanted was a fair opportunity and he is happy at what I told him. "He has been away at Aston Villa for a year, and let's hope that even though he is still only 20 he comes back better for the experience and a lot more mature and assertive." Good decision imo. Edited June 22, 2006 by Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14020 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Good Call. Wouldve been a waste to let him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Unless its a fee too good to refuse, but he could ease our striker problems, but not solve them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 The fact its pissing O'Leary off no end means its good news and thats before we see what Millner may do next season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Thank fuck for that. Selling him would've been a mistake. If he prefers playing as a striker then let him do so for a bit. We'd have to if the club don't get off their arse and buy a striker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Milner staying will only make a positive difference if he is played in a more central role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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