Owen tells Real "Bye, Bye"

RSLfrontrowfan · 08-03-2005, 01:35 PM

Thow · 08-03-2005, 03:05 PM

We'll see what happens. It looks like he's United's if Sir Alex wants him. Fergusen's always been an admitted lover of the scouser, so I'm guessing he'll probably be wearing a Manchester United shirt soon.

I don't really agree with Swen's argument that playing alongside Rooney would "only make England better." Sure, it would definately help England if they actually formed a partnership up top at Manchester United, but that's not going to happen. United didn't play in a 4-4-2 last season, they played a 4-5-1 (or 4-3-3 depending on how you look at it), and it's likely they'll continue playing that way to allow adaquete cover for Mr. Roy Keane. And we haven't even mentioned Ruud Van Nistelooy yet. Oh yeah, that guy! Granted, he's been crap since he was injured last season, but who's to say that a Liverpool and Real Madrid-reject will simply walk into the starting XI at United?

On the brighter side, it would have to be the ultimute FU to Leeds and Liverpool to have their most-beloved sons (Alan Smith and Michael Owen) both sitting on our bench!

huntingfool12 · 08-04-2005, 11:13 AM

Looks like Lyon wants Michael Owen to come and play for them also.

Stucki · 08-04-2005, 11:22 AM

Lyon would get him in the Champions League. I know he has said he wants to go back to the EPL, but I think that may be a good move for him.

HibaIssa · 08-04-2005, 12:09 PM

From today's 'Michael Owen Online' newsletter:

The Real Madrid striker, 25, has been tipped to return to England following the arrivals of Brazilian duo Julio Baptista and Robinho at the Bernabeu.

Newcastle have confirmed their interest in Owen while Manchester United have been linked with the England forward. "With the knowledge of Real Madrid there has been brief dialogue although no formal negotiations of any kind have taken place," Owen said. "During my four days off, there have been two big signings confirmed by the club and I can understand why this has resulted in speculation about my future. "Real Madrid contacted my advisers over the weekend and explained that they wanted me to stay but that they would not stand in my way if the right opportunity arose for me to return to the Premiership."

Newcastle manager Graeme Souness is desperately in need of a new striker and would relish the chance of bringing Owen to Tyneside.
However, it has been widely reported that Owen would not leave Real for a club that had not qualified for the Champions League.

With Arsenal, Chelsea and his former club Liverpool ruling themselves out of the running, that appeared to leave Manchester United in pole position for the £11m-rated goal poacher. Despite fervoured speculation, Owen is in no rush to leave Real after just one season in the Spanish capital following his £8m move from Anfield last summer.

"I am off to Austria with the rest of the squad to undertake an important 14-day pre-season fitness programme and I do not envisage anything happening during this time," he added. "When I joined Real Madrid, I was considered by most people to be fourth-choice striker and yet I still managed to start 26 games and score 16 goals. "I am confident that the Real Madrid president, Senor (Florentino) Perez, will have my best interests at heart whatever happens. "In the meantime, I am preparing myself physically and mentally for the coming season and hopefully the World Cup which follows it."

huntingfool12 · 08-24-2005, 10:42 AM

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/4804732

HibaIssa · 08-30-2005, 04:00 PM

Well, it's offical, he's going to Newcastle.

Deuce · 08-30-2005, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HibaIssa

Well, it's offical, he's going to Newcastle.

Yay it looks like I have a new team to follow this season...
Can't have too many teams!!!!!

Besides being a decent side... The city has an excellent ale

Newcastle Brown Ale is the nectar of the Gods...

Rover · 08-30-2005, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deuce

Yay it looks like I have a new team to follow this season...
Can't have too many teams!!!!!

Besides being a decent side... The city has an excellent ale

Newcastle Brown Ale is the nectar of the Gods...

Ray Hudson's hometown too.

Geordies may have just moved themselves back into contention.

Hiddnfox · 08-30-2005, 05:54 PM

yes, newcastle was the first EPL team i followed! mainly cause i drank Newcastle Brown ale like a fish 🙂