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title: "Liverpool: Fans grateful to have James Milner as he achieves personal accolade"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fans-grateful-to-have-james-milner-as-he-achieves-personal-accolade/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Nathan Linley"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2019-11-22T20:25:00Z"
modified: "2019-11-22T20:25:00Z"
---

# Liverpool: Fans grateful to have James Milner as he achieves personal accolade

**Liverpool fans have been [expressing](https://twitter.com/jamesmilner/status/1197558412067983360?s=12) their gratitude for the services of midfielder James Milner at Anfield after he completed his 888th week as a professional footballer.**

The former England international moved to Merseyside in 2015 after he moved from Manchester City in 2015 on a [free transfer](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/james-milner-joins-liverpool-why-did-milner-choose-anfield-over-a-move-to-arsenal-or-staying-at-10297112.html) and was brought in under the Brendan Rodgers regime, who ended up losing his job months later.

He has been one of the survivors of the Rodgers’ reign and he continues to [flourish](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/08/21/james-milner-praise-magnificent-evergreen-liverpool-player/) in the midfield role that he was part of during Jurgen Klopp’s first match in charge of the Reds.

> [#TBT](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TBT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 888 weeks ago & my [@premierleague](https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) debut 👶🏼 [#getabaggiershirt](https://twitter.com/hashtag/getabaggiershirt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/GWxgbAuKFa](https://t.co/GWxgbAuKFa)
>
> — James Milner (@JamesMilner) [November 21, 2019](https://twitter.com/JamesMilner/status/1197558412067983360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Milner was a significant part of the Reds’ success in Europe last season, after winning their sixth European crown by beating Spurs [2-0](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48368443) in Madrid. He also helped his side accumulate [97](https://www.sportbible.com/football/news-reactions-97-points-would-have-won-lpool-the-league-in-25-of-the-past-27-seasons-20190512) points in the Premier League last season but lost out on the title to his former side Manchester City.

Supporters were sending their messages of support to Milner and made their feelings clear on social media.

Here you will find some of the best comments from Liverpool fans:

> You get better with age James. You are a wonderful human being and player. We are so lucky to have you! 😊🤗
>
> — Julian⭐️ (@Julian\_01m) [November 21, 2019](https://twitter.com/Julian_01m/status/1197561818505502720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Time flies when you having fun, long may you play for us James. YNWA💖
>
> — Maryandedbee (@maryandedbee) [November 21, 2019](https://twitter.com/maryandedbee/status/1197559953374040070?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> machine 💪🏻🙌🏻
>
> — Michael Watson (@m\_watson\_81) [November 21, 2019](https://twitter.com/m_watson_81/status/1197578260651106306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The [#boy](https://twitter.com/hashtag/boy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) done [#good](https://twitter.com/hashtag/good?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw). [pic.twitter.com/DqqAefJslN](https://t.co/DqqAefJslN)
>
> — Paul (@Paul93951849) [November 21, 2019](https://twitter.com/Paul93951849/status/1197620798736998410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> great ambassador in the name of the beautiful game , total discipline , low profile sometimes , naughty yorkshireman and most important , winner
>
> — Red Dynasty (@YNWA\_Sgp) [November 21, 2019](https://twitter.com/YNWA_Sgp/status/1197579096827449344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Suit red best fella
>
> — steve mccoy (@lpool39) [November 21, 2019](https://twitter.com/lpool39/status/1197558731443183616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Still burying penalties in another 888
>
> — Michael21 (@Michael78483619) [November 21, 2019](https://twitter.com/Michael78483619/status/1197559182305746945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)