I've always had a bit of a "soft spot," I suppose, for Newcastle United -- sorry if that bothers you for some reason. I used to have a lot of respect for the fans there, and still do for the most part (there are obnoxious asses in every club's stands -- Liverpool at least as many as any other, I admit). I've been a fan of Owen since he was 17, so yes, I take more notice of Newcastle now that he is a player for your club.
Oddly, PegasusBridge, I was rather agreeing with your earlier post -- that Owen played well and if he continues to do so, I don't understand the "f***ing sh** c***, f*** off" posts from this thread. Owen can be frustrating, he's very streaky and even when not battling serious injuries he tends to minor strains and the like. He's still mint, IMO. And as I said, it's been 7-8 years since the events described in his book. Both men have changed, and thus it may not be a problem at all. No one has ever said that a manager needs to be best mates with his players. They just need to respect one another.
And you didn't address my concerns in the least. Newcastle have returned to their manager from the late 1990s. Is this truly the way forward? I'd not welcome Liverpool's former manager back, it'd feel like reverse gear. I'd like to see Newcastle do well, honestly. I think the fans deserve something, after all these years. The stroppy tone of your post is hardly conducive to adult & mature debate on the board. I'm sure I'm not the only person here for whom NUFC is not their first choice club. If you're reacting to my statement that Newcastle is not a world-class club, I'm sorry, but it's the truth. Liverpool doesn't look much like one this season either (especially of late). It's called being realistic, look into it.
Just a note, telling me to f*** off merely makes me want to hang about just to aggravate you. I'm perverse that way. Also, resorting to expletives, even if in abridged form, illustrates a lack of verbal acuity or perhaps merely a lack of the ability to rebut my points/address my concerns. Maybe both.
Jesus shitting christ.
Who dreamt this clown up?