darrenm Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I don't think they're at all similar. I said a while ago I expect Jimmy will ultimately be the England captain for some years. He really reminds me of Bryan Robson: physical, strong, great engine. Perfect all-round midfield player. Gerrard is a great forward midfielder in his own right though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 As good as Gerrard allready IMO. Yeah right We would have had very different results against Arsenal and Liverpool if it was Gerrard running the midfield in those games instead of Milner. Milner has been great in the middle against weaker teams but has not been able to take control of a game against top opposition yet. Lets hope that develops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villadude Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 It's only a matter of time before one of 'the top four' try and take him away from us, class player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbaldie1 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 It's only a matter of time before one of 'the top four' try and take him away from us, class player! J.M. is a very good player, BUT he`s got a fair way to go to be compared with Steeevie G (IMO). & yes i agree, its only a matter of time before someone comes in for him :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Gerrard is easily a better player IMO, although Milly is catching him up. Milly's big advantage over Gerrard is that he's got a far better engine. He can run box to box all day, which Stevie G cannot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straggler Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Milner is a super player, but it is way too soon to make a comparison like this. Gerrard has won a Champions League final where he was the catalist for the revival, he has won an FA Cup on one leg and has been an inspiration for most of Liverpools high's over the last decade. His form has dipped of late moslty due to injury, but when he can get on the pitch he is still a level above most midfielders in the country. I love Milner to bits, but he will have to dominate a few very big games to be put in the same bracket as Gerrard. It seems to me that we seem to be under rating what Gerrard has achieved over the years. Milner has only played a few games in the middle, let's see how he copes when the opposition decide he is our main threat through the middle and man mark him or even just observe him for a bit and simply work out how to play him. For me there is still too far to go and too much to achieve to say that he will ever be as good as much as I hope he will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_avfc Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Gerrard is one the best players in the world, he is world class. period. Jimmy has got the potential, no doubts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regular_john Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 He has played less than 15 games in central midfield (I believe), and has already become a quality player in that position. Give him a season or two to really get to grips with the position and he'll be top class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatty Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 James Milner is our best player by a mile in my opinion, he always wants the ball, he’s creative, a good passer and can deliver. I dont think it’ll long before some of Europes big clubs are asking about him. If I was Sir Alex I’d be already finding a buyer for Nani, Park etc so fund a move for Milner. Hope thats not the case though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAndLoyal Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Steven Gerrard is a pissed up thug who should be behind bars. James Milner is a teetotal work-a-holic who is fast becoming a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davies4England Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Gerrard is far superior atm, but Milner is of a similar as to what he was at his age and has the potential to become the player that Gerrard is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikantcpell Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Ive already seen enough of him to think he will be as good as gerrard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 some Claret and Blue specs in this thread, while Milner is good, Gerard is world class and often compared with the top midfielders in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trajan Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Milner is more consistent - but not as spectlar - He also doesn't moan as much as gerrard. The combined moaning might of Edna Birch, Dot Cotton and the late great Blanche Hunt wouldn't be a match for Gerrard although a few posters on here would give him a run for his money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 jimmy has the potential to be one of the best in the world at what he does imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I always thought Milner was a very good wide player but in the middle he's on another level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted January 21, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2010 Milner has only been in the middle for a few games, give him chance and he will become more effective. He wanted the ball far more than he was given it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Well Gerrard is world class. So hopefully!! If he keeps going then why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 At the moment Milner is no where in Gerrards league. Gerrard is one of the best in the world. I have no doubt Milner has great potential but he has a lot of learning to go before he can be put into the Gerrard league. Gerrard has constantly scored 15+ goals a season and dominated HUGE matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 to me he is more like the new Scholes rather than the new Gerrard however he still has some way to go to be compared to either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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