Archive for tag: Michael Owen.

Whelan snubs Owen for Wigan.

June 17th, 2009 | 25 Comments |

Dave Whelan: Pooh-poohing Owen.
Dave Whelan: Pooh-poohing Owen.
Wigan Athletic chairman, Dave Whelan, a man who is seldom short for words (especially on “supergrass” Mike Ashley), has once again thrown his two’pennorth in; this time on the Michael Owen ‘I’m relegated, get me out of here’ saga.

Speaking yesterday, he said:

“We’ve not had the brochure,” adding;

“Would we be interested? No. One, his wages are too expensive. Two, has he got the urge, the bottle and the drive to do what the Premier League wants? It’s a big question. (more…)

Michael Owen: ‘Model’ professional.

June 15th, 2009 | 89 Comments |

Owen for sale.
Owen for sale.
How many articles about our club’s current plight will begin with “just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse”? Well, it seems on evidence, that most people involved with the club are trying their best to provide ammunition in order to justify the trend. The most recent being Mr Michael Owen, or at least his agency. The same Michael Owen who we signed amidst much hype that he would eventually fill the boots of Big Al. The same Michael Owen, who for many reasons, has failed dismally to live up to his form before and during his spell at Madrid. He has also failed miserably to justify a £17m price-tag and ridiculous wages.

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…)

Owen on the verge of signing for Villa reports denied by O’Neill.

June 8th, 2009 | 23 Comments |

Owen on the verge of Villa move? Apparently not.
Owen on the verge of Villa move?
Aston Villa are on the verge of signing Michael Owen for Aston Villa, the Birmingham Mail are reporting today.

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…)