Of course, it’s probably unfair to blame Owen for signing on the dotted line. He should never have been offered the deal he initially was. Even if he’d been a success it would have been some price to pay. As it is, the fact he hasn’t played enough or performed enough, just makes the financial damage even more farcical. (more…)
The report says that Owen, 29, whose contract has now effectively expired at Newcastle is keen to renew his strike partnership with former Liverpool and England team-mate, Emile Heskey, and would be willing to accept a salary which is half of what he was receiving at St James’s Park. (more…)
The Newcastle striker was not present for the reading of the judgement in London’s High Court.
Ian Helme, counsel for the renowned bastion of journalistic integrity that is the Express, accepted fully that the allegations made in the story “Unwanted Toon striker at a cross roads, Finished at 29?” were false. (more…)
Steven Gerrard, a player with the creative spark that has been sadly missing in the Newcastle team of late, has expressed faith in Michael Owen to recapture his shooting boots, and return to the England squad. Also and in terms some Toon fans may find a little disparaging to say the least, he also expresses faith that Michael will return to a “big club”. Thankyou for that, Steven.
Speaking about his ex team-mate yesterday he said; “Errrrrrrrrm, I’m a (more…)
Today we see Steven Gerrard, a man on bail for an offence of violence, issue as rallying cry for Englands Michael Owen. Michael apparently can make it back to the big time by – wait for it – joining a big club.
Gerrard said: “I’m a big fan of Michael Owen, a good friend of his. I’d love to see him get a move from Newcastle to a big club and get his England career back on track. (more…)