The best of Boring James Milner – and when the real one played up to it

One of the most consistent midfielders in the Premier League over the past decade, James Milner has earned 61 England caps, won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Champions League.

But thanks to the Twitter account Boring James Milner, he will always be thought of as a dour Yorkshireman.

In fairness to both parties, there is an element of truth in some of the account, and Milner has been more than happy to play up to the stereotype.

Lockdown

Hey @Alex_OxChambo Barrels of laughs here in the Milner household as well – rationing the tea bags for the week👍👍#crazydays#somuchtogetonwith#notgotthemovestocompete pic.twitter.com/WLDAJjyHOc

— James Milner (@JamesMilner) March 15, 2020

Champions League glory

"I might go a bit exotic!"

2018 semi-final win: Ribena

2019 final win: Lime and lemonade

Never change, @JamesMilner 🤣🤣👏

🎙 @DesKellyBTS pic.twitter.com/rqTBI2CZPa

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) June 1, 2019

Italian red? It’s a ribena for me

When he defied Jurgen Klopp

Jürgen Klopp said we should all get an early night tonight but Jürgen Klopp doesn't know how big my ironing pile is.

— Boring Milner (@BoringMilner) October 16, 2016

This genuine headline from The Independent

When he welcomed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Just text Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to welcome him to Liverpool but i think he ran out of signal. I hope he hasn't changed his mind. pic.twitter.com/9X26QjXRrt

— Boring Milner (@BoringMilner) August 30, 2017

When he read his own tweets

Offering encouragement to Alberto Moreno

I said to Moreno You really should have scored that chance. He said Sí James. I said There wasn't even a goalie there. He said Sí James.

— Boring Milner (@BoringMilner) April 16, 2017

His comments after Liverpool drew 3-3 at Arsenal

When he made an inspirational team talk

Firmino said I can't believe we are losing 2-0 to a Championship side. I said It's not over yet, Roberto. It's a game of two halves.

— Boring Milner (@BoringMilner) January 28, 2017

He’s even on LinkedIn

Christmas Day

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