“Underrated”, “isn’t flash, but effective” – Liverpool fans react to James Milner signing

June 4, 2015
This Is Anfield

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of James Milner from Man City on a free transfer this summer. Supporters have reacted positively to the signing.

Milner will earn, according to The Guardian, around £150,000 per week at Anfield and has been lured by a “more regular role with Liverpool – and in his preferred central midfield position.”

Milner will add much needed experience to Liverpool’s young squad and a winning mentality. He’s been linked with even becoming the new club captain, taking over the armband from Steven Gerrard.

We round up the best of the reactions from social media.

Brendan Rodgers said Do you want to sign for Liverpool? I said I'll think about it. Then I thought about it, then I said Yes. He said Great.

— Boring Milner (@BoringMilner) June 4, 2015

If Milner isn't our marquee signing this summer, I think he'll be a good one. He isn't flash, but effective. Goals are what we need though!

— Si Steers (@sisteers) June 4, 2015

Experience first through @LFC's door with arrival of James Milner. Danny Ings, one of those much maligned 'potential' signings, likely next.

— Carl Markham (@carlmarkham) June 4, 2015

Very good start to the transfer window, James Milner signs for Liverpool on a free transfer. Great business.

— Joe Musker (@JoeMusker_) June 4, 2015

Milner a real quality player. So underrated in England partly because, well, he is English

— keith costigan (@KeithCostigan) June 4, 2015

Welcome to #LFC @BoringMilner . Great signing on a free regardless of wage, need more experienced heads in the squad.

— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) June 4, 2015

“Quality player in my opinion. Will give you 100%. Him and Can in the centre of midfield would be ideal. But Rogers will probably play him in goal…” – Anto on Facebook

13 – James Milner has lost 13 Premier League games against Liverpool; three more than against any other side. Adversaries.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 4, 2015

https://twitter.com/liam_tomkins/status/606383669801033728

A Milner, Henderson and Can midfield would be the equivalent of playing six in the middle.

— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) June 4, 2015

https://twitter.com/SachinNakrani/status/606377502521434114

Pellegrini won't be happy. He loved Milner. Look at the quotes (quite far down) in this interview: http://t.co/vAWg7DNQft #lfc #mcfc

— Marcus Christenson (@m_christenson) June 4, 2015

I'm very happy with the James Milner signing. Hope he's the first in a long line of 'ins' though.

— Coop (@COOPS_LFC) June 4, 2015

“This is a great signing, especially for free, he was one of city’s best players last year, he gives 110% every game, and chips in with goals, just what we need” – Matt on Facebook

https://twitter.com/GaryStew1980/status/606383627002368000

#Milner – a v.sensible signing. Experienced. Will add much needed energy to midfield. Now for a defensive mid, RB and 2 new strikers! #LFC

— Shaz (@shazm01) June 4, 2015