NSG Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Beeb: Michael Owen admits he does not expect to be fit for England's double-header of Euro 2008 qualifiers in October. Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has suggested the striker could be back for next weekend's clash with Everton after recovering from a stomach injury. But Owen, 27, told the News of the World he remains more cautious. He said: "Medical advice will decide how quickly I'll be back but I'd rather remain cautious than set unrealistic targets. I don't want to tempt fate." Owen has undergone successful surgery in Germany for the problem which could have caused a hernia and is recovering from a torn abductor muscle in his groin. It was in the same clinic of renowned German surgeon Ulrike Muschaweck, who has previously performed surgery on the likes of Alan Shearer, Steve Harper and Stephen Carr. But he admits he is facing up to missing out on England's clashes with Estonia, on 13 October and Russia four days later. "In in the back of my mind, before I had the surgery, I had focused on Newcastle's 22 October Premier League game against Tottenham - the first after the international break - for a possible return," Owen said. "Anything before that, including England's two Euro qualifiers against Estonia and Russia, would be a bonus. "I shall cling to the hope I can play for England but people must accept that Newcastle have to come first at the moment. "They pay my wages and I have missed far too many games since joining them to put them at the back of the queue as far as priorities go. "I know it is going to be the subject of national debate as to whether I will be fit to help England qualify for next year's European Championship finals but let's adopt a little bit of caution and see how the next 10 days unfold." Owen, who spent most of last season on the sidelines after damaging knee ligaments in the World Cup, netted three times in September's qualifying wins over Israel and Russia. But he limped out of Newcastle's 3-1 win over West Ham and was also substituted during the previous game, a 1-0 defeat at Derby. England boss Steve McClaren is already without Emile Heskey, Owen's strike partner in the games against Israel and Russia, for the two matches. The Wigan striker suffered a broken metatarsal on 15 September, but Wayne Rooney and Peter Crouch are available again after injury and suspension respectively. Good lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Good. He shouldnt be allowed to go with England if he's borderline fit. Don't believe for one second he'll be playing next week against Everton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 He should be making some performances in the reserves before getting back into the first team anyway. Not rushing back, playing 4 or 5 games then breaking down again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 if he played next week he will go off after 20minutes with a cut toe nail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 he'll net a hat-trick against Estonia, play 70mins in russia, go off injured and be out until the Euro 2008 Championships begin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Blatantly reads the forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nyscooby Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Owen should fuck off and be a player without a team, then just appear for England at his discretion.... He's as bad as luque in every way. He couldn't give a toss about the club who pays his extortionate wages, nor the fans. Fuck England, if he wont concentrate on the club, bench him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Owen should fuck off and be a player without a team, then just appear for England at his discretion.... He's as bad as luque in every way. He couldn't give a toss about the club who pays his extortionate wages, nor the fans. Fuck England, if he wont concentrate on the club, bench him. Really think you need to read the bit in bold fella. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nyscooby Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I did, but he's full of horse shit...... every smart, public eye sports star who gets paid massive amounts tries to justify to the fans that he's loyal and caring to the club first, but its simply not true.... He's here for the cash to further his desire to be an "off the shelf" horse expert / trainer / breeder etc.. The more he plays for England the more publicity (or cash) he'll get through sponsorship etc etc. I cant stand the lad to be brutely honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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