Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. The Liverpool midfielder also suggested that many footballers do not favour the use of technology to aid referees. Leicester's Jamie Vardy, left, celebrates with Ayoze Perez after scoring his side's fifth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Leicester City at St Mary's stadium in Southampton, England Friday, Oct., 25, 2019. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. He is well known for running due to some real life statistics that said that his real life counterparter was the player of Premier League who most run in the field.

Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. James Milner may be 33 but that has not stopped the midfielder from once again coming out on top in Liverpool’s pre season fitness tests. They have a very tough job and I’m all for making their lives easier – but not at the expense of the flow of the game. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? “But it’s very hard to use VAR when you’ve still got opinions on the decisions and the atmosphere is being ruined. Final lap of the gruelling lactate test @JamesMilner @J_Gomez97, And the young fan adds: “As per. James Milner has claimed that VAR is ruining the atmosphere at football matches. “I think there’s use for it – if we can improve it.

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James Run-of-the-Millner is former Man Sheiky midfielder who now plays for Leavethepool. You wait. Milner was back among 16 Liverpool players including,… James Milner has claimed that VAR is ruining the atmosphere at football matches. “That was a new experience as they’re debating if it’s going to be a penalty,” Milner explained. I don’t think many footballers feel differently.”. In a video he was seen to like Ribena(only called Ribe-ner) while celebrating Mo Salah's golden boot. Referees have not used the screens at the side of pitches, and the threshhold for overturning “clear and obvious” errors has seemed incredibly high. View stats of Liverpool Midfielder James Milner, including goals scored, assists and appearances, on the official website of the Premier League. Jurgen Klopp: VAR still has it's problems, Premier League Team of the Week - October 25-27, Liverpool’s Milner on how VAR is ‘ruining football atmosphere’, 10 things we learned from the Premier League this weekend, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. But football is a game of human error on the field and in officiating as well. 26 decisions have been overturned in the first ten weeks of the Premier League season. “If the VAR took away controversy I’d back it 100 per cent. Is it a goal?”. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Black and white,” Milner told The Guardian.

Among the exercises the squad were put through was a lactate test, which is a way of measuring a player’s aerobic endurance, and despite having several younger players around him, Milner showed just what a machine he is, powering away from Gomez to win the final lap.

This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Milner did, however, praise goal-line technology, but said there is too much debate around VAR. A goal and two assists, After the first 60 seconds was rarely beaten, kept Liverpool on the front foot and was a rock-solid platform for the attack, A relentless creative presence from midfield, hard working and inventive both centrally and in the channel, No league goals before the game, then a hat-trick in the space of 38 minutes. Standard. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. The former Leeds and Manchester City star has always kept himself in excellent condition and this has helped him establish his place in both attack or defence when called upon to do so by a number of his managers. The veteran midfielder is now 32-years-old, but he’s the fittest… Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Milner thinks few footballers actually support the use of technology.

See James Milner's bio, transfer history and stats here. VAR was introduced to the Premier League this season but has been widely criticised, with many feeling it has not been effectively implemented or utilised so far. Born on January 4th, 1986 in Wortley, England. Instant decision. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Lallana shared a video on his Instagram page of the encounter, as the delighted fan laughed at who he was about to serve, before asking Milner how he got on in Liverpool’s lactate test during the first day of pre-season. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. But we’re still having discussions about VAR. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Great movement and finishing, Another hat-trick hero, he made a huge case for himself with a skillful and devastating display, Returned to form and fitness with a hugely impressive performance, scoring one and missing a penalty, Our third and final hat-trick scorer this weekend, he took his goals in typically clinical fashion, “It might just be the old-school part of me but I think there’s still too much debate around VAR. James Milner is an example to every footballer of why you shouldn’t drink and look after your body during your twenties!
Milner scored the winning penalty in the 95th minute as Liverpool beat Leicester 2-1 earlier this month, but had his spot-kick delayed as the video assistant referee checked the penalty incident. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. In the game against betweem Mancheshair United and Man Sheiky he was tackled by Smalling who then got a second yellow card. Milner is the oldest member of the Liverpool squad at 33, but remains known for his fitness and stamina. The Liverpool midfielder also suggested that many footballers do not favour the use of technology to aid referees. You just don’t seem to age do you?”. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Alastair Grant, Beaten three times, but saved two penalties and made countless other impressive stops, Constant incredible delivery from the right and drove Liverpool's comeback win over Spurs, Strong in the air and frequently in the right place to keep West Ham at bay, Used the ball well from the back but got through plenty of defensive work to keep a clean sheet, too, A constant outlet for Leicester, he made and took on chances in equal measure. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. It was not just the fitness department that Milner was surprising over the weekend, as a shocked barista could barely contain his excitement at serving the Liverpool man in Starbucks. Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Wij willen hier een beschrijving geven, maar de site die u nu bekijkt staat dit niet toe. Liverpool’s first match of pre-season is away to Tranmere Rovers on July 11.

James Milner may be 33 but that has not stopped the midfielder from once again coming out on top in Liverpool’s pre season fitness tests.