Rich Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 'I used to go into games believing the opposition was scared of me. That belief evaporated when I played under Keegan' - Michael Owen in his autobiography Michael Owen was a national hero after breaking into England's team at the 1998 World Cup under Glenn Hoddle. But he feared the worst when Keegan took over to revive the ailing Euro 2000 campaign. Later, writing in his autobiography, he recalled: "For me, the warning signs were all there on the training pitch. Owen did not enjoy playing for Keegan at Euro 2000 "I assume the manager had conveyed to his staff what he thought of me, and plainly it wasn't complimentary. "I felt I was being singled out, not just by the manager but the whole coaching staff." A 3-2 defeat to Romania put England out of Euro 2000. Owen missed the ball completely after 15 seconds. He wrote: "A terrible thought filled my head: 'That's exactly what he wants me to do, because it confirms what he's been saying all week'. "Guess what? When I caught sight of the manager he was throwing up his arms, shaking his head and gesticulating at the coaches as if to say: 'Did you see that?'. "That, I can assure you, is one of the worst feelings in the world. "I used to go into games believing that the opposition was scared of me and that nothing could get in my way. "That feeling, that belief, evaporated at times when I played under Keegan. "I don't think Keegan had any sort of personal agenda against me, I just think that as England manager at a major tournament he felt under enormous pressure and he needed something or someone to blame. "I was an easy target. I wasn't on top of my game." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Good, now don't let the door hit you on the way out injury prone over paid over rated little prick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Good, now don't let the door hit you on the way out injury prone over paid over rated little prick. 100% agree. Get him to fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 And replace him with Peter Crouch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 See now I find this very interesting. We finally have a manager who the players won't be able to win support over. Hasn't been this way for a while. I think we'll find that any player who Keegan isn't happy with will not be backed by the fans. they will all need to get their acts together sharpish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 How old was he? 19/20? I'm sure some adolescent angst can be brushed aside. Owen was a lot more motivated today than he ever was under Sam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Certainly didn't take long. You have to be impressed with them, honestly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I wouldn't get taken in by these things, professional antagonisms are rife in football and vanity floods throughout the game like an epidemic. lol Owen might actually come into his own under KK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 hopefully Keegan will kick the little fucker out along with all the other deadwood in that squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Keegan will love Owen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Owen's now gonna get his chance to prove himself, Keegan will be the springboard for a renaissance in Micky's form and fitness. Kevin will also turn water into wine, and will be feeding the 5000 with a couple of loaves and just a few fish. Oh yes. Bow down and worship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Owen's now gonna get his chance to prove himself, Keegan will be the springboard for a renaissance in Micky's form and fitness. Kevin will also turn water into wine, and will be feeding the 5000 with a couple of loaves and just a few fish. Oh yes. Bow down and worship. There's part of that i believe, there is also a part which i dont. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Owen's now gonna get his chance to prove himself, Keegan will be the springboard for a renaissance in Micky's form and fitness. Kevin will also turn water into wine, and will be feeding the 5000 with a couple of loaves and just a few fish. Oh yes. Bow down and worship. It's curious for me and I must say I'm intrigued what with him almost in self exile from professional footie. With the footie circus thing it is an attempt to regain his shamanistic powers....to go deep inside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 This is why you should never release books when you're still in the game. Never know who your next boss or teammate will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 hopefully Keegan will kick the little fucker out along with all the other deadwood in that squad. Alternatively he could utilise them to their maximum potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Owen's now gonna get his chance to prove himself, Keegan will be the springboard for a renaissance in Micky's form and fitness. Kevin will also turn water into wine, and will be feeding the 5000 with a couple of loaves and just a few fish. Oh yes. Bow down and worship. about time. It's taken nearly 3 fucking years. Sorry, but I've thought for a while now we should cut our losses with him and look elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 This is why you should never release books when you're still in the game. Never know who your next boss or teammate will be. Tbf though, i bet he thought no one would read it. Probably full of pictures of horses and plaster casts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 This is why you should never release books when you're still in the game. Never know who your next boss or teammate will be. Tbf though, i bet he thought no one would read it. Probably full of pictures of horses and plaster casts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jungle Barry Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 No need for the media to stir bad blood, it's all there in black and white in owens book. As it happens I thought Owen was fantastic tonight, especially when we went down to ten men. Moved out left so Duff could come inside and then dropped back into the centre when Duff moved back into to the wide left position. Excellent work-rate and a goal to go with it. Can't understand some of the grief the lad gets to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 oh well. see you michael! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I remember that. KK simply wanted Owen to hold-up the ball a bit more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Couldn't care less if Owen left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedudeabides Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Fucking the scouse parasite off should be KK's first job IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zerocipher Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Good, sell the little pissant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Jesus christ. I know he's been wank for us, but if he plays like he played last night, I have no problems supporting him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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