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by **destro** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:44 am

Owens sales pitch

Found this, not sure if most of you are still to peeved to laugh at or not, if you are click it

by **Bad Bob** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 3:39 am

destro wrote:Owens sales pitch

Found this, not sure if most of you are still to peeved to laugh at or not, if you are click it

"We don't need another short, little egomaniac on tv."

:laugh:

by **Greavesie** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:55 pm

SSN just had a chat with Robbie

'Owen's a good player and will score goals, I like him and he will get goals, but I hope Fernando Torres scores a lot more!' :cool:

Confirmed he's wearing Ronalo's number 7 shirt n all! :laugh:

by **Reg** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:43 pm

One of the big surprise signings of the summer so far was injury-prone striker Michael Owen being snapped up by Fergie. And just to prove that Fergie has really lost it, Owen will be wearing the fabled number seven shirt of George Best, Cristiano Ronaldo and Eric Cantona

by **JC_81** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:54 pm

I think this is a really strange signing for United. Financially they can probably afford this gamble, but lets make no mistake, it IS a big gamble. Owen hasn't had an injury free season since he left us and he hasn't played a decent number of games in a season since he did for Madrid. He's lost his pace, but will put the ball in the net if he gets chances... if he can stay fit. There's too many 'ifs' with this signing.

If Fergie says he's finished spending this summer, then I'm very optimistic we'll finish ahead of them next season.

Owen could be a hit there, but the smart money would be on him getting another serious injury. Put it this way, Michael Owen circa 2009 and Antonio Valencia will definitely not replace the goals they've lost in their squad from Ronaldo and Tevez.

by **Kharhaz** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:09 am

john craig wrote:Owen hasn't had an injury free season since he left us...

A lot of people say that, but during his last couple of seasons for us he did pick up a fair few injuries during that time. His injury problems are long term, and I agree totally that it is a big gamble for united. And I hope its one that doesnt pay off.

by **LFC2007** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:54 pm

It's only a big gamble if they're pinning their hopes on him filling in for Ronaldo, i.e. if they've definitely finished their business this window, and I'm not sure they have. Otherwise it really isn't 'cause they're minted.

by **NANNY RED** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:50 pm

An this is why we loved Robbie more than him

Liverpool FC legend Robbie Fowler:

I could never join Man Utd like Michael Owen
Liverpool Echo

ROBBIE FOWLER wished his old Anfield team-mate well last night, but the Liverpool hero admitted he could never have made the same decision as Michael Owen.

Owen was unveiled as Old Trafford’s new number seven yesterday.

But, speaking from Australia, where he is hoping to make a long-awaited debut for Queensland Fury tomorrow, Fowler was asked if he could ever have joined Manchester United.

“No, I don’t think so,” he declared.

With both England and Australia in Ashes frenzy, it was only fitting that Fowler should try to straight-bat questions about his former Liverpool partner’s controversial decision.

But like far too many of England’s top order, his best efforts came up short.

Fowler joined Australian side North Queensland Fury in February and after three months battling hip and groin injuries, the one-time Kop idol will get his first run-out with the A-League side in Perth tomorrow against Premier League newcomers Wolves.

But while happy to wish Owen all the best on a personal level, the man they called ‘God’ was yesterday reluctant to extend the goodwill.

“Obviously I want Michael to do well but I don’t want Manchester United to do well,” said Fowler, who used to taunt United fans by signalling Liverpool’s superior European Cup tally to their bitter rivals whenever he scored against them.

“It’s a sticky situation and I don’t want to get drawn into things with Michael and Man United. Everyone knows I’m a Liverpool fan,” he added.

“But if Michael scores a lot of goals then I hope Fernando Torres scores a lot more.”

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was once a big admirer of Fowler’s predatory instincts which saw him score more than 200 Premier League goals. But asked if he could have made a similar move to Owen, the striker said: “No, I don’t think so.

“I don’t want to go down that route as I leave myself open to criticism but Michael has done what he’s done and it’s not for me to judge what he should do or shouldn’t do. He’s a big lad.

“His record over the years has been fantastic. Again, I hope he scores a few goals but I hope they concede more.”

Fowler has been linked with another of his former team-mates, new Tranmere boss John Barnes, but he again dismissed talk of a move back to Merseyside.

“If people want to write stories that’s nothing to do with me,” he said. “The good thing is I quashed it straight away so it showed what my intentions were. Hopefully I’ve put a lot of things to bed.”

Townsville-based Fury, managed by former Rangers great Ian Ferguson, signed Fowler as their marquee player and he is one of the biggest names to join the A-League, which begins its fifth season next month.

And Fowler says is keen to make his mark.

“The last few months have been horrible,” he said.

“In terms of kicking balls I’ve not been able to do that, so hopefully there is a bit of light at the end of the tunnel and I’ve got something to look forward to.”

Owen, meanwhile, insists he is hungry enough to be a success at Manchester United.

“The talk doesn’t hurt you when you believe in yourself,” he said.

“I know I am hungry to do well. If this challenge does not put a spring in your step and a smile on your face, nothing will. Having a manager like Sir Alex Ferguson and a club like this coming in for you says it all.

“I still believe I can do well in a top team like Manchester United.”

by **aCe'** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:58 pm

good stuff.. very very different from what i was saying eearlier on now isnt it

by **Greavesie** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:18 pm

cheers for posing the full thing Nanny, I attempted to quote a sentence from that a while ago

anyway its been a while since I last called him a kunt so....Michael....you are a kunt

by **NANNY RED** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:31 pm

aCe' wrote:good stuff.. very very different from what i was saying eearlier on now isnt it

Alls im interested in Ace is he said he could never play for them , thatll do for me ,
An of course Robbie is gonna say to the press i wish him well , but as a fan like us ill bet you hes saying an thinking what we are . Ill bet you he was on the blower to macca sayin the little t.wat , whats he doing :laugh:

by **Ciggy** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:21 pm

What a great article even if it is from a bluenose. Sot fecking on he's dead to me now.

http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0500liv....ge.html

by **Dundalk** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:39 am

How Carlos Tevez gave Michael Owen a lesson in how to handle a transfer

by **ElNino9** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:24 pm

He's just scored on his debut

by **Greavesie** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:29 pm

feck him hate the b@stard, hope someone snaps the b@stard :angry:

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