Milner gossip . . . . .

Lot’s of gossip linking Milner with a move from Villa this summer.
Man Utd and Man City being the two most prominent clubs looking to lure him away from the midlands ASAP.

If he gets a chance at the World Cup don’t be surprised to see more clubs including Liverpool throw in an offer.

Personally I think Milner will decide to stay with Villa and O’neil will bring in 2 big names to show his intent for next season.

Mark Hughes – Has Sparky ignited a fire?

Mark Hughes is a bit of a hero of mine. He was absolutely immense as a player and as a manager he has continued to get the best from his squads.

I always believed he was being somewhat groomed to become the next Manchester United manager and that there was some kind of gentlemans agreement that would see him drafted in in 3 years time when Sir Alex finally walks away.

This week though it emerges Sparky is one of the favourites for two jobs. Chelsea and Manchester City.

I can understand him going to Chelsea, he played for them and the fans loved him there. He was part of the catalyst squad that pushed Chelsea back to the big time and I could quite understand him going there and even believe, though it may be a bitter pill for them to swallow, the Manchester united fans would forgive him if and when he takes the old trafford hot seat.

Manchester City on the other hand is a different matter all together.
Can you imagine if he went to Manchester City and made a success of it???
There’s no way the Old Trafford faithful would let him in as their boss is there??

Sparky by name, Sparky by nature!!

But then again hey it’s Mark Hughes, we can forgive him anything can’t we?

Mourinho takes over at Inter Milan – As predicted

Well, as I announced last week, Mourinho took over the Inter Milan coaching role yesterday.
Inter, dissapointed at their champions league performances in recent years thought Mourinho was the man to take them on to that next step and rumours are circulating that he’s got about £100 million to spend. My sources also tell me that Inter hurried along the sacking of Mancini and the public announcement of Mourinho being the new boss at the request of Mourinho who was keen to be unveiled before Euro 2008 kicks off in 4 days time. No doubt he’ll be building a bit of a shopping list during the tournament.

Also as I mentioned last week he is apparantly looking at his old favourites Didier Drgba and Frank Lampard and sounding them out about moves to Milan.
Another source has told me that Mourinho will off load Viera, as he does not rate the French man which may see the former Arsenal defender return to the Premier League and with Man City looking like they intend to make heavyweight changes over the summer, they may be candidates.