Spare a thought for James Milner this morning.
It was a case of deja vu for the England under-21 star yesterday as he made an identical journey to Villa Park for the second consecutive transfer deadline day.
The Toon winger has grafted his socks off this summer and returned to St James’ Park with a superb attitude after an uncertain time with several Premiership clubs showing an interest in him.
But Milner simply got his head down and put in some tireless performances to help Newcastle reach the latter stages of the UEFA Cup.
Talk that Milner has always wanted to sign for Villa is unfounded.
Because Milner has always said he just wanted to play football at first team level, which he did so well for the Villains last term.
Whether it was at Newcastle or Villa, he just wanted to play and nobody can blame him for that.
He was never against the idea of playing for Newcastle.
If he was told he could go and speak to Villa yesterday that simply means he was no longer wanted on Tyneside.
But then to be told hours later he actually was wanted can only leave his head in pieces.
For Milner it’s a bit like being dumped by your lass because she’s getting back with an ex before being texted for reconciliation talks later in the day when it all hasn’t worked out elsewhere.
Milner is an honest, hard-working player who fits into the old fashioned winger bracket as well.
Don’t forget Milner is still just 20-years-old but already has an old head on young shoulders.
Glenn Roeder now has the job of lifting the players head and its a fair bet that the Toon Army will do their bit too.
Yesterday was a day Milner will want to forget - the question is would anybody blame him if is his performances dipped somewhat enduring such a rollercoaster of emotions?
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