It's Been An Honour To Wear Liverpool Shirt - James Milner

Originally posted on FanNation LFC Transfer Room
By Joseph Agbobli | Last updated 5/29/23

James Milner has thanked Liverpool fans for their support after playing his final match for the club against Southampton on Sunday.

The 37-year-old wore the Reds shirt for the last time as the 2022-23 campaign concluded with a 4-4 Premier League draw against the Saints.

Milner, who lasted the entire duration of the game will leave Anfield when his contract expires this season, bringing an end to an eight-year spell at the club.

He played a key role in Jurgen Klopp's side clinching six major honours, including the Premier League and Champions League as well as the Emirates FA Cup.

"Weird. Last time you played for Liverpool, so it’s obviously a big deal. Last time in front of the fans and the reception we got was incredible. It has been incredible from day one since I’ve been at the club," Milner told Liverpoolfc.com.

"Obviously it was emotional saying bye to the guys and the staff, the amount of work they put in with us and the times we’ve shared together, it’s been special to be part of it.

"Obviously putting on the Liverpool shirt for the last time is going to be a big deal. It has been an honour to wear the shirt and hopefully I’ve contributed as much as I can since I’ve been here. I’ll have great memories of this place.

"They have been incredible all over the world since I got here. You realise how big the club is when you travel and you go around the world. You’re on the other side of the world and the amount of fans there are – everywhere you go there are Liverpool fans.

"The support we get and some of the performances and results we’ve got at Anfield I don’t think could have been achieved at any other stadium in the world. It’s a special club to play for.

"The ovation we got today was incredible. It’s been a fantastic eight years and what we’ve managed to share. They have travelled all over; the amount of money they’ve spent following us and getting to European finals, all over Europe and the Club World Cup.

"I can’t even imagine the effort and the money they have gone to, to support us all the way through. That’s amazing. Hopefully the trophies we’ve won, the times we’ve shared, the trophy parades and those moments together, hopefully it was all worth it.

The former England midfielder added: "I’ve been asked that before and I don’t know, this was the aim obviously. The aim was to win a league title, the aim was to add another European Cup to the trophy cabinet."

"It was the plan – plans don’t normally come off like this. It is mission accomplished if you like in the time. This team is a special team with a special manager, amazing group of staff, unbelievable stadium, great training ground and some fantastic young players as well.

"It’s the end of my story here but the end of this era for Liverpool I’m sure isn’t ended and there’s going to be lots of trophies to come for this special group of players."

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