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Title: Micheal Owen Post by: yeo on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 14:59:07 Talking to Man utd according to the radio.
??? Didnt see that coming Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Batch on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 15:01:34 Thought he'd end up somewhere like Wigan to rebuild his career. Don't think he's finished yet but he has to stay fit. Big gamble for Man U.
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 15:03:48 I had a feeling a big club would come in for him. If he can get fit he might score a lot of goals. Man U might be thinking that the old Englans partnership of Rooney and Owen will come good.
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Arriba on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 15:04:12 massive gamble
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 15:13:34 Linkage? Surely this is utter bollocks?
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Phil_S on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 15:14:30 Good for England if it works... Thats as far as my interest goes though as I don't give two hoots about the premiershite in general
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 15:35:23 Tevez > Michael Owen.
United are taking a massive gamble. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Bogus Dave on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 15:37:17 Man utd don't play a style of football that suits owen anyway. bizzare signing
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: leefer on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 15:40:28 Not a gamble if he does go there..will be a bit part player and will score for fun with the chances they create...wont cost a bean so a no lose gamble for Fergie.
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: herthab on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 15:40:53 Owen will score goals in a good team, as long as he stays fit.
Be great for England if it worked out. Oh, and it wasn't bollocks. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Batch on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 15:56:44 Not a gamble if he does go there..will be a bit part player and will score for fun with the chances they create...wont cost a bean so a no lose gamble for Fergie. Not a financial gamble, a gamble in whether he stays fit to do the job. I expect Fergie will sign another striker to cover it anyway, or actually play Berbatov. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: yeo on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 16:00:39 Linkage? Surely this is utter bollocks? Talksport sources so might be bollocks,ive not looked on the internet so I cant give you a link Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 16:06:16 Quote Bookmakers Slash Odds On Michael Owen Joining Manchester United An unlikely move it may well be, but the odds on it happening have mysteriously dropped today... 2 Jul 2009 15:59:25 Michael Owen has been linked with a host of clubs since it became apparent that he was not going to renew his contract with Newcastle united which expired this week, but no reported were dedicated to suggestions that Manchester United were among potential bidders. Punters in the United Kingdom, though, have begun backing the former England striker for an unlikely move to Old Trafford. Leading bookmakers have therefore reduced the odds on an incredible switch occurring. Sky Bet, for instance, have slashed the odds on the switch from 20-1 to 7-4, after United missed out on the high profile signing of Karim Benzema from Olympique Lyonnais, with big-spending Spanish giants Real Madrid trumping the Red Devils with an audacious and lucrative bid. Few would ever have suggested that Alex Ferguson would turn to the former Liverpool striker though, more famous these days for his injuries than his goals, but desperate times breed desperate measures, with Cristiano Ronaldo already gone and the imminent departure of Carlos Tevez set to weaken the Old Trafford forward line further. "With Real Madrid hoovering up several high profile targets, United are running out of options to fill the void left by the departure of Ronaldo and Tevez and Owen is a cheap option," Sky Bet's Mike Triffitt told bettingzone.co.uk. "We've had a steady stream of bets on free agent Owen joining United today. A move to United should suit Owen, who wants to get back into the England squad and will feel he has a better chance with a higher profile club." It had been reported that Owen's boyhood club Everton were now favourites to land the player, with Hull City, Stoke City and Aston Villa also apparently interested. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Doore on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 20:56:29 Would be a big shock and I can't really see it happening, but Fergie doesn't always do the expected. Sometimes these things come off, sometimes not.
As you can tell, I'm sitting firmly on the fence. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 21:43:09 Tevez > Michael Owen. United are taking a massive gamble. better example would be ronaldo > valencia, ouch Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 21:46:47 They'd probably sell a shit load of Owen shirts wouldn't they?
Owen should be at his peak now, its just a bad run of injuries and playing for a shit team that has fucked him up. If Man Utd do give him a go, if it pays off and Owen hits his best form again they'll have picked up a £20m striker for nothing. Surely worth a risk, maybe just on a six month contract so they can offload him in January if they want. Probably a good chance Owen will agree to cut his wage demands and / or a pay as you play deal, just to play for Man Utd. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Power to people on Friday, July 3, 2009, 07:30:23 Apparently denied by Utd
With Utd only playing 1 up though that si not haw to get the best out of him, he is better in a front 2 partnership Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Summerof69 on Friday, July 3, 2009, 07:42:13 Owen has lost his only asset...pace.
United also denied that they were going to sign Berbatov last summer....then Sir Alex was pictured picking Berbatov up from the airport !!! Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Riddick on Friday, July 3, 2009, 07:53:34 Owen is still a great goalscorer and in a team that creates that number of chances he can't fail to get goals. Importantly i reckon playing at united and with Rooney hopefully will mean that he can get upto top form and into the England squad ahead of the world cup.
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: juddie on Friday, July 3, 2009, 08:51:00 not heard much on this from our team at OT, but then we're often the last to know!
It's an odd signing, but classic fergie. Sheringham, larsson, could be a masterstroke if Owen stays fit... Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: nevillew on Friday, July 3, 2009, 11:38:33 Racehorses.
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: pauld on Friday, July 3, 2009, 12:34:44 Racehorses. You reckon Fergie's signing Little Michael to train his racehorses, due to his jockey-like shortness?Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Kinky Tom on Friday, July 3, 2009, 12:43:20 Owen has lost his only asset...pace. United also denied that they were going to sign Berbatov last summer....then Sir Alex was pictured picking Berbatov up from the airport !!! Owen had a lot more in his locker than pace when at his peak, was a great finisher with both feet and head and his movement has always been good - there's no reason the finishing and movement can't still make him a valuable asset, especially as Utd rarely have a 'fox in the box' type player picking up the peices. Could work out OK. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Kinky Tom on Friday, July 3, 2009, 13:09:08 Just watching SSN - loads of Liverpool fans emailing in saying it's a disgrace he should sign for Utd, it's been 5 years since he was at 'pool and he was an Everton fan anyway.
If a club in the Champions League offers you a deal when you don't have one I think fans from an old club would be the last thing you think about? Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Doore on Friday, July 3, 2009, 13:12:05 Just watching SSN - loads of Liverpool fans emailing in saying it's a disgrace he should sign for Utd, it's been 5 years since he was at 'pool and he was an Everton fan anyway. If a club in the Champions League offers you a deal when you don't have one I think fans from an old club would be the last thing you think about? Agreed. The words chip, shoulder, their and on spring to mind. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Friday, July 3, 2009, 13:15:30 Just watching SSN - loads of Liverpool fans emailing in saying it's a disgrace he should sign for Utd, it's been 5 years since he was at 'pool and he was an Everton fan anyway. If a club in the Champions League offers you a deal when you don't have one I think fans from an old club would be the last thing you think about? Funny thing is they'll probably sign Tevez and tell everyone how great he is despite the fact he used to play for Man U. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Scot Munroe on Friday, July 3, 2009, 17:55:56 signed a 2yr deal with United.
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: STFC_Gazza on Friday, July 3, 2009, 17:58:04 signed a 2yr deal with United. GOT IN there before I did...... if anyone can bring Owen back to his best I would imagine it would be Ferguson Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Rich Pullen on Friday, July 3, 2009, 17:58:13 This doesn't suprise me one bit. I think people/media are overly harsh on him and I imagine Ferguson feels he's picked up a bargain.
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Kinky Tom on Friday, July 3, 2009, 18:01:37 Awesome, I'm down with this big time, think that as a cheap wildcard option this could be the signing of the summer in the Prem - he only needs to score 10-15 for it to have been worth it for Utd and if he's fit and in good form for next summer then great!
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: axs on Friday, July 3, 2009, 18:03:25 Man U getting rid of Ronalcuntdo and getting owen up front almost makes me like them.
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: reeves4england on Friday, July 3, 2009, 18:04:00 This doesn't suprise me one bit. I think people/media are overly harsh on him and I imagine Ferguson feels he's picked up a bargain. Possibly. I agree he's a very good player - it just depends if he can stay fit and if Ferguson's willing to change his approach to fit Owen in. Perhaps this is all part of reshaping the team having lost Ronaldo, to suit a new style of play?Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Rich Pullen on Friday, July 3, 2009, 18:13:24 He only missed 11 games last season - not too bad. I saw him play a few times and yes he was poor but he was offered zero distribution.
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: DiV on Friday, July 3, 2009, 18:20:27 He's a long over due replacement for RVN.
He'll stay in the 6 yard box and tap them in. I think he will do well there. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, July 3, 2009, 18:23:17 Do man utd need another RVN? They got rid of him and won 3 titles on the bounce
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Reg Smeeton on Friday, July 3, 2009, 18:25:55 Owen is still a great goalscorer and in a team that creates that number of chances he can't fail to get goals. Importantly i reckon playing at united and with Rooney hopefully will mean that he can get upto top form and into the England squad ahead of the world cup. It would be a real bonus, if Owen could regain some sharpness and make the WC assuming we qualify...England aren't exactly overloaded with strikers. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: genf_stfc on Friday, July 3, 2009, 18:31:53 its a crazy plan.... but it might just work !
I thought sheringham was well past it when they signed him, and he turned out OK for them Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: michael on Friday, July 3, 2009, 18:33:03 BBC are reporting that he has signed a 2 year deal at Manchester United.
Crazy scenes. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: leefer on Friday, July 3, 2009, 19:00:39 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DujjfantPR0
Talking of new signings did you see Vassels arrival in Turkey....mental. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Rich Pullen on Friday, July 3, 2009, 19:08:04 Joining a mid-table Turkish team - good luck with that Darius!
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Ginginho on Friday, July 3, 2009, 19:20:04 Fuckin' hell, can't believe the reaction for Darius Vassell!
I reckon they think it's Eddie Murphy. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Friday, July 3, 2009, 19:55:41 They will go nuts when they find out that wasn't Tupacs ressurection
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: mexico red on Friday, July 3, 2009, 20:39:54 darius looks like he is shitting himself, fuck that for a laugh.
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Whits on Friday, July 3, 2009, 20:49:40 Its a good move for Owen and England, fingers crossed he can get a good run of games and goals before the world cup and then we can all think we're gonna win it...well for the 1st few games till we lose on penalties!
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: jonny72 on Friday, July 3, 2009, 20:59:42 Fuckin' hell, can't believe the reaction for Darius Vassell! Isn't he shit? Or have I got the wrong player. What the fuck would they do if they signed someone decent? Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Friday, July 3, 2009, 22:01:22 So which team has Vassell signed for? I bet it ends in 'spor'
On the subject of Owen - fuck me that came out of left field. A day after Allardyce giving a whole catalougue of quite justifiable reasons as to why he would not/could not sign Owen, Man U snap him up. I guess it's fair to say that Ferguson knows what he is doing so it will be very interesting to see how that pans out. As Reg said, if Owen can get his career up and running again it can only be good for England. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: strooood on Saturday, July 4, 2009, 19:18:20 Quality signing. It's like Sheringham Mk III, Henrik Larsson on loan was Mk II.
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Rich Pullen on Sunday, July 5, 2009, 09:05:09 So which team has Vassell signed for? I bet it ends in 'spor' WRONG :) Ankaragucu. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Sippo on Thursday, October 1, 2009, 07:38:09 See Owen is injured again. What a waster.
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: oxford_fan on Thursday, October 1, 2009, 07:59:16 Don't you just want him to do well?
Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: flammableBen on Thursday, October 1, 2009, 10:09:29 Nah. I hope he dies.
Really. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Doore on Thursday, October 1, 2009, 10:16:52 I won a tenner by betting my mate Owen would limp off in the first half an hour.
I don't want him to die though. Seems harsh. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: flammableBen on Thursday, October 1, 2009, 10:26:56 you'd think wouldn't you? It'd have to be in somewhat shameful way. Couldn't be having all that public outpouring of grief bollocks. Or maybe he dies and they don't tell anyone. That would be fine.
I've come to terms with the fact that there are lots of people I'd like to be dead. Some of which I know very little about. It's not a personal thing. I don't really care if they've got families and stuff who will be upset. The opposite in fact. It actually turns me on a little. Title: Re: Micheal Owen Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, October 1, 2009, 10:46:07 You should team up with Gazza, with his role as Death and with your wishlist of Deathees, you could have a few adventures.
Try and get it on TV, i'd like to watch it. |