Miller transfer-listed over lateness

Rachel · 02-28-2008, 04:57 PM

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has revealed that he transfer-listed Liam Miller because of the midfielder's persistent lateness.

The Irishman was told he could leave the club after failing on several occasions to turn up to training on time.

"The problem is Liam's time-keeping, it is a s simple as that. It is nothing to do with Liam as a player or as a lad," said Keane.

"I have got a lot of time for Liam, but we set a very high standard at the football club and, unfortunately, Liam has been unable to match that, so we have put him on the transfer list and we will see what happens.

"You have got to be on time for training. If a player is late once or twice, well and good; if he is late three or four times, maybe well and good.

"But when it goes beyond five, six, seven times then you have got to draw the line. In any walk of life, you have got to be on time."

It is not the first time Keane has taken a hard line over punctuality. Last season, Anthony Stokes, Marton Fulop and Tobias Hysen were left out of the squad to play at Barnsley because they missed the team bus bound for Yorkshire.

Miller was signed from Manchester United in 2006 following a season on loan at Leeds United. He has made 23 appearances for Sunderland this season.

Martha · 02-28-2008, 06:22 PM

I appreciate the fact that Keane wants our players to give 100% to the club and won't take any stick, but at the time i wouldn't like to see us get rid of Miller!

Rachel · 02-28-2008, 06:25 PM

Who cares if he has been late "6 or 7 times" no excuse for getting rid of one of our better and more consistent players!

Dock his wages or something!!!

Magpie007 · 02-28-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachel

Who cares if he has been late "6 or 7 times" no excuse for getting rid of one of our better and more consistent players!

Dock his wages or something!!!

crashed his car 6 or 7 times

Rachel · 02-28-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Magpie007

crashed his car 6 or 7 times

If I was late for Roy Keane I would crash my car as an excuse too!

Martha · 02-28-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachel

If I was late for Roy Keane I would crash my car as an excuse too!

I don't think i would be late although sometimes i don't think about concequences when all i want is 5 more minutes sleep...

Rachel · 02-28-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Martha

I don't think i would be late although sometimes i don't think about concequences when all i want is 5 more minutes sleep...

I've never been late... but I do turn up 5 mins before the bell. If there was anything wrong on the roads like I'd be well late haha.

And aye I know you, texting people in a sleepy daze haha.

Rachel · 02-28-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by joshbrewer_bafc

great player still

lets hope he can find a better club

Better? BETTER??? Hey man watch your cheek.

He's not leaving anyway. It was only a threat. Keane might put him out on loan, but judging by his comments I get the impression it's a scare tactic.

ANTON · 02-28-2008, 08:38 PM

You should choose ur words carefully josh , rach dont miss a thing like lol.

Martha · 02-28-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachel

I've never been late... but I do turn up 5 mins before the bell. If there was anything wrong on the roads like I'd be well late haha.

And aye I know you, texting people in a sleepy daze haha.

If dad hadn't of come home today i would of been like 20 minutes late!

02-28-2008, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rachel Administrator FTM Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 461 Thanks: 14 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Miller transfer-listed over lateness Sunderland manager Roy Keane has revealed that he transfer-listed Liam Miller because of the midfielder's persistent lateness. The Irishman was told he could leave the club after failing on several occasions to turn up to training on time. "The problem is Liam's time-keeping, it is a s simple as that. It is nothing to do with Liam as a player or as a lad," said Keane. "I have got a lot of time for Liam, but we set a very high standard at the football club and, unfortunately, Liam has been unable to match that, so we have put him on the transfer list and we will see what happens. "You have got to be on time for training. If a player is late once or twice, well and good; if he is late three or four times, maybe well and good. "But when it goes beyond five, six, seven times then you have got to draw the line. In any walk of life, you have got to be on time." It is not the first time Keane has taken a hard line over punctuality. Last season, Anthony Stokes, Marton Fulop and Tobias Hysen were left out of the squad to play at Barnsley because they missed the team bus bound for Yorkshire. Miller was signed from Manchester United in 2006 following a season on loan at Leeds United. He has made 23 appearances for Sunderland this season. __________________

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Rachel Administrator FTM Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 461 Thanks: 14 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Who cares if he has been late "6 or 7 times" no excuse for getting rid of one of our better and more consistent players! Dock his wages or something!!! __________________

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Martha Mackem Bunny says: Collins! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Shields. Posts: 195 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	I appreciate the fact that Keane wants our players to give 100% to the club and won't take any stick, but at the time i wouldn't like to see us get rid of Miller!

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ANTON Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: worcestershire Posts: 1,464 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	You should choose ur words carefully josh , rach dont miss a thing like lol.