Yahoo Sports reports: Olivier Bernard says former team-mate James Milner's "devotion to the game" is the reason behind his successful 24-year stint in the Premier League. After making his debut for Leeds United in November 2002, Milner went on to play for five other top-flight clubs - including Newcastle United, where he played alongside Bernard for a season. "He was quite a surprise to be fair," Bernard told BBC Radio Newcastle.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 1, 2026 6:35 PM
'A proper footballer with a proper attitude' - Bernard on Milner
Olivier Bernard says former team-mate James Milner's "devotion to the game" is the reason behind his successful 24-year stint in the Premier League. After making his debut for Leeds United in November 2002, Milner went on to play for five other top-flight clubs - including Newcastle United, where he played alongside Bernard for a season. "He was quite a surprise to be fair," Bernard told BBC Radio Newcastle.
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