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Ricky Miller

AethelstanAethelstan
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Story from BBC Cambridgeshire:

Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony says striker Ricky Miller is "driving me mad" by turning down chances to leave the League One club.

Miller, 28, joined from Dover last summer but has not scored in 13 games.

"It hasn't worked out, we see value in him, all these clubs see value in him," MacAnthony told BBC Cambridgeshire.

"He'd prefer a move closer to home - typical footballers - but I'm not willing to do that, the club closer to home isn't even competing financially.

"Ricky's turned down about five different clubs. He's turning loads of them down and it's driving me mad because he's not going to get game time here.

"If he's going to base it on geography and whatever else he's in the wrong industry - if you're going to base moves on geography being a football player, don't play football."

Charlton fit the criteria for "the club closer to home"
1. We need a CF
2. We are not competing financially
3. He cannot hit a cow's arse with a banjo at Div One level. Just the type of striker we like to sign.
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  • golfaddickgolfaddick
    Another player dictating terms shock.
  • Henry IrvingHenry Irving
    "On 5 November 2017 Miller was arrested and later charged with assaulting a police officer, using threatening behaviour and failing to provide a specimen. He appeared in magistrates court on 22 November 2017 [40] and a trial date was set for 30 April 2018. He was granted unconditional bail."
  • AethelstanAethelstan
    And he got a six-month ban for biting while with Dover.
  • Chris_from_SidcupChris_from_Sidcup
    "He'd prefer a move closer to home - typical footballers - but I'm not willing to do that, the club closer to home isn't even competing financially"

    Where exactly is closer to home for him? In the last 5 years he's been at Boston, Luton, Dover and Peterborough?
  • The_PresidentThe_President
    edited January 2018
    Isnt Dover home for him? and therefore Gillngham fits the bill better.

    He's not scored in 13 games - but he's still being picked.
  • soapboxsamsoapboxsam
    Arry Addick said:

    Henry Irving said:

    "On 5 November 2017 Miller was arrested and later charged with assaulting a police officer, using threatening behaviour and failing to provide a specimen. He appeared in magistrates court on 22 November 2017 [40] and a trial date was set for 30 April 2018. He was granted unconditional bail."

    Play him alongside Nile Ranger?
    Arry Addick said:

    Henry Irving said:

    "On 5 November 2017 Miller was arrested and later charged with assaulting a police officer, using threatening behaviour and failing to provide a specimen. He appeared in magistrates court on 22 November 2017 [40] and a trial date was set for 30 April 2018. He was granted unconditional bail."

    Play him alongside Nile Ranger?
    What a pair of bad boys. Nile always preferred to play in a 4-5-1. The Lone Ranger.
  • Stu_of_KunmingStu_of_Kunming
    Yet some people think players can be forced to change clubs.
  • ricky_ottoricky_otto
    The_President said:

    Isnt Dover home for him? and therefore Gillngham fits the bill better.

    He's not scored in 13 games - but he's still being picked.

    Home is wherever he parks his caravan.
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  • i_b_b_o_r_gi_b_b_o_r_g
    Home, is Camberwick Green
  • i_b_b_o_r_gi_b_b_o_r_g
    ......sorry I thought you said Windy Miller
  • Kap10Kap10
    If they are that desperate to get rid then make him an offer to terminate his contract, stop holding out for a fee
  • RodneyCharltonTrottaRodneyCharltonTrotta
    golfaddick said:

    Another player dictating terms shock.

    Another human being having a say what they do with their life rather than meekly submitting to what is best for their employer who no doubt has them under an agreed contract.

    Good for him
  • iaitchiaitch
    Peterboro fans had a dislike for him when we drew 2-2, he was up our end of the pitch and instead of taking it to the corner flag he attempted some ridiculous shot on goal that Amos collected easily.

    Ball then goes up the other end and KAG gets the equaliser.
  • Cardinal SinCardinal Sin
    Has he played for MK Dons before?
  • Chris_from_SidcupChris_from_Sidcup
    "If he's going to base it on geography and whatever else he's in the wrong industry - if you're going to base moves on geography being a football player, don't play football."

    Utter bollocks from the owner. I'm sure Miller isn't the first and certainly won't be the last to base any potential move on geography. Just this week Sturridge signed for West Brom over Newcastle so he could be nearer family in the midlands.
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  • soapy_jonessoapy_jones
    So he may be a bit of a cnut... shame.

    If he's worth a punt.

    About time we bought ankle biters not crochet champions.
  • C_Jensens_Love_ChildC_Jensens_Love_Child
    Can't agree with the Chairman here to be honest. He offered him a contract and no player should be forced to move somewhere they don't especially at this level where you don't exactly earn the money to tied you over for life.
  • Pelling1993Pelling1993
    MacAnthony is an absolute bellend, swaggers around giving it big ones instead of helping Peterborough climb the leagues, they've nearly had the squad multiple times capable of getting promoted, this year being no exception but instead he would rather put all his players in the shop window by constantly telling people how willing to sell he is. The likes of Mackail-Smith, McLean, Bennett, Tomlin, Assombalonga, Gayle & Washington. Now his next players to sell are Maddison & Marriott
  • Chris_from_SidcupChris_from_Sidcup
    Pelling1993 said:

    MacAnthony is an absolute bellend, swaggers around giving it big ones instead of helping Peterborough climb the leagues, they've nearly had the squad multiple times capable of getting promoted, this year being no exception but instead he would rather put all his players in the shop window by constantly telling people how willing to sell he is. The likes of Mackail-Smith, McLean, Bennett, Tomlin, Assombalonga, Gayle & Washington. Now his next players to sell are Maddison & Marriott

    I think the owner is wrong about the Miller issue but can't agree with your post. He's had Peterborough either in the championship or as a top half league one club for a good 8-9 seasons now. Which is pretty good going given they get crowds of about 6k.

    And most of the players you've mentioned are plucked from non league and then sold on at a decent profit, that's how they survive, which is a pretty good base for running a club to be honest.
  • Pelling1993Pelling1993
    Chris_from_Sidcup said:

    Pelling1993 said:

    MacAnthony is an absolute bellend, swaggers around giving it big ones instead of helping Peterborough climb the leagues, they've nearly had the squad multiple times capable of getting promoted, this year being no exception but instead he would rather put all his players in the shop window by constantly telling people how willing to sell he is. The likes of Mackail-Smith, McLean, Bennett, Tomlin, Assombalonga, Gayle & Washington. Now his next players to sell are Maddison & Marriott

    I think the owner is wrong about the Miller issue but can't agree with your post. He's had Peterborough either in the championship or as a top half league one club for a good 8-9 seasons now. Which is pretty good going given they get crowds of about 6k.

    And most of the players you've mentioned are plucked from non league and then sold on at a decent profit, that's how they survive, which is a pretty good base for running a club to be honest.
    Perhaps you are right, i just can't stand the bloke
  • ValleyGaryValleyGary
    He does like to think he’s ‘the good guy’ on Twitter but in this case he’s made himself look a right cock.
  • Fortune 82nd MinuteFortune 82nd Minute
    They had a clip from Harry Redknapp on Talksport this morning saying how having received a totally over the top bid for a player, he wanted to sell him only for the player to say he really didn't want to move. In the end, Harry said he practically pushed him onto a plane upto Manchester to get the deal done. (The clip can be played via their website
    https://talksport.com/football/transfer-news-january-2018-deadline-day-live-blog-done-deals-breaking-stories-and-rumours-0 - sorry, don't know how to post it here).

    Maybe the Peterboro Chairman should try a similar tactic.
  • ColinTatColinTat
    Chris_from_Sidcup said:

    Pelling1993 said:

    MacAnthony is an absolute bellend, swaggers around giving it big ones instead of helping Peterborough climb the leagues, they've nearly had the squad multiple times capable of getting promoted, this year being no exception but instead he would rather put all his players in the shop window by constantly telling people how willing to sell he is. The likes of Mackail-Smith, McLean, Bennett, Tomlin, Assombalonga, Gayle & Washington. Now his next players to sell are Maddison & Marriott

    I think the owner is wrong about the Miller issue but can't agree with your post. He's had Peterborough either in the championship or as a top half league one club for a good 8-9 seasons now. Which is pretty good going given they get crowds of about 6k.

    And most of the players you've mentioned are plucked from non league and then sold on at a decent profit, that's how they survive, which is a pretty good base for running a club to be honest.
    Agree with this. McAnthony's views are often forthright, and sharp. Sometimes his views are a bit too transparent. Here he's a bit messy in his thoughts and contradictory, but clearly still trying to apply value to Miller. Virtually every forward they sell well loses value. Can think of only 'our own' George Boyd who did really well.

    Peterborugh's MO for years has been to sign 2-4 non league strikers cheaply or on a free and see if they come good. No doubt Miller signed for decent wages as he was free and hot property. If they're not sending him on loan to lower leagues, like they usually do, clearly there is serious misgivings about him: either talent or temperament. Not to be touched unless you got him on loan and even then a League 2 club, as for us Good God No No No......

    Here McAnthony is so transparent. He wants rid before the court case. Yet surely he can sack him if the court case goes against Miller? Why would anyone else take him? Is he just putting pressure on so he can save 3 months of wages? Seems like it would be just simpler loaning him like they usually do.
  • North Lower NeilNorth Lower Neil
    Kap10 said:

    If they are that desperate to get rid then make him an offer to terminate his contract, stop holding out for a fee

    I read it that thry've even had an offer Miller would accept but Peterborough are pushing him in the direction of clubs offering more.

    Should just accept the lower bid and get rid.
  • LenGloverLenGlover
    Barry Fry has been known to sell the occasional player in his time.

    May well have taught this other bloke everything he knows.
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