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title: "Liverpool: Fans in awe of James Milner’s input during Shrewsbury victory"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fans-in-awe-of-james-milners-input-during-shrewsbury-victory-jurgen-klopp-neil-critchley/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Nathan Linley"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2020-02-06T05:40:58Z"
modified: "2020-02-06T05:40:58Z"
---

# Liverpool: Fans in awe of James Milner’s input during Shrewsbury victory

**Loads of Liverpool fans have showered midfielder James Milner with praise after the contributions he made in the build-up to his side’s [1-0](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51356816) win against Shrewsbury Town.**

The 34-year-old was [present in the stands](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51356816) as he watched the under-23 side knock out the League One outfit in their FA Cup fourth round replay. Manager Jurgen Klopp ensured that his players honoured the winter break and therefore [Neil Critchley and his team stepped in](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51356816) to replace the seniors. Despite this move, one player could not keep himself away from the action.

Milner, who is valued at £10.8m by [TransferMarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/profil/spieler/3333), was [praised by Critchley](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/critchley-reveals-james-milner-helped-liverpool-kids-in-win) following the impact that had on Tuesday’s historic night. Liverpool’s team stood at an average age of [19 years and 102 days](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/critchley-reveals-james-milner-helped-liverpool-kids-in-win), and the veteran midfielder could not keep himself away. He delayed his holiday and wanted to give the young players some encouragement instead, as cited by [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/critchley-reveals-james-milner-helped-liverpool-kids-in-win). Supporters were delighted with Milner and made their feelings clear on social media. One fan described him as the love of his life after giving up his free time to help out the youngsters.

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Check out some of the best comments from Liverpool fans down below…

> James Milner ❤️ [pic.twitter.com/HHCgkO510U](https://t.co/HHCgkO510U)
>
> — ray william (@ray789101) [February 4, 2020](https://twitter.com/ray789101/status/1224827810931531778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> True professional embodies the core and work rate of this club [@JamesMilner](https://twitter.com/JamesMilner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) hats off to you
>
> — Adam Page🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 (@AdamPage3) [February 4, 2020](https://twitter.com/AdamPage3/status/1224826638455726081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> We’re lucky, nay, privileged, to have him….! 👍
>
> — Phil Cleary FRSA (@ClearyPhil) [February 4, 2020](https://twitter.com/ClearyPhil/status/1224826615919718401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> What a man James Milner is. The ultimate professional
>
> — Nathan Duffy (@NathanDuffy1996) [February 4, 2020](https://twitter.com/NathanDuffy1996/status/1224826469114884096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Absolute dad
>
> — Rudi Jacobson (@jacobson\_rudi) [February 4, 2020](https://twitter.com/jacobson_rudi/status/1224826823340630017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> james milner is the love of my life
>
> — Haydn (@haydnstpierre1) [February 4, 2020](https://twitter.com/haydnstpierre1/status/1224826481567768576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> What a boss.
>
> — Stephen Robinson⚡️ (@xstex) [February 4, 2020](https://twitter.com/xstex/status/1224839988719882240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Liverpool fans! What are your thoughts on James Milner? Join the discussion by commenting below…***