thomas Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 If I were one of the teams progressing in the UEFA Cup I would be doing my damnedest to get him in and registered for the 2nd half of the competition. League goals and form aside, amazing as it is, having him available in the later stages of that competition would be phenomenal. I hope we're offering enough to at least make choosing a hard decision for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I hope he stays, it'll take me ages to think of a new name. If he does go, how about 'Sameobi' as your new username? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Michael Owen contract talks start at Newcastle NEWCASTLE United have made their first big move to keep Michael Owen. The Chronicle can reveal United have written to Owen’s agent today to offer the striker a new deal. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/12/15/michael-owen-contract-talks-start-at-newcastle-72703-22479065/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Didn't Keegan mention about tying Owen down in his unveiling? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I hope he stays, it'll take me ages to think of a new name. If he does go, how about 'Sameobi' as your new username? Or Jenrique. No, wait, that sounds like a female R&B singer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Just pay the Owen whatever he wants and let him score the goals to get us back up the table and into Europe. We can always sell him in a couple of years after he is signed up on another 4 year contract so we then get a decent fee. However, above all else he owes us the fans for supporting him while he was out injured! Perhaps he needs a gentle reminder of that! We really should offer him a contract the length of his own choosing with an improved salary. We need to keep him. I would like to see him stay but you guys really need to get a grip! So according to the both of you if Owen comes in demanding £200,000 a week for the next 5 years that's okay? Great negotiating skills. Just stop it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I think everyone involved knows he'd have to be a mug to take our first offer, I'd presume we've got a slightly better one waiting in the wings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 At the weekend, Kinnear said that he was due to sit down with Michael tomorrow yet in a TV interview yesterday, I swear I heard Owen making reference to the fact that it was the papers who were claiming that discussions were about to start. Its suggested to me that the club hadnt actually agreed a meeting date with him. Seemed a bit conflicting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Wonder just what "details" SSN will have on this by the way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 There's a Petition online http://petitions.takingitglobal.org/jonnyrubber Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 At the weekend, Kinnear said that he was due to sit down with Michael tomorrow yet in a TV interview yesterday, I swear I heard Owen making reference to the fact that it was the papers who were claiming that discussions were about to start. Its suggested to me that the club hadnt actually agreed a meeting date with him. Seemed a bit conflicting. Conflicting stories from Kinnear? No way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewellander Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Resigning Owen isn't just about resigning one of our top players, our captain, and our top goal scorer, it's also a signal of intent that we're serious about moving beyond our current problems and that Ashley is willing to put some of his money up for improved wages and still supports the club. So, I think it's pretty vital that we do what we can to keep Owen, in that respect. Unless we're planning to sign Kaka in January, that is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Resigning Owen isn't just about resigning one of our top players, our captain, and our top goal scorer, it's also a signal of intent that we're serious about moving beyond our current problems and that Ashley is willing to put some of his money up for improved wages and still supports the club. So, I think it's pretty vital that we do what we can to keep Owen, in that respect. Unless we're planning to sign Kaka in January, that is. Probably the poster off here knowing the tight budget we operate under. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 About fucking time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 It would be great news to nail him down, but the chances are small. Knowing our luck we'll tie him down for 3-5 years and he breaks his legs the day after completing the paperwork. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 It would be great news to nail him down, but the chances are small. Knowing our luck we'll tie him down for 3-5 years and he breaks his legs the day after completing the paperwork. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 So what are we expecting? Accepted or rejected in the near future or sat over until the end of January while he looks at other offers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 So what are we expecting? Accepted or rejected in the near future or sat over until the end of January while he looks at other offers? He can only be offered contracts from clubs abroad, which i reckon he'll not want to take again after Madrid and of course his England future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I think he'll stay! I'm an optomist though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I'm 90% sure he'll go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie jamie Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I cant think of any club outside the top 4 who could 1 afford him or 2 would be an improvement on where he is now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 he'll stay! get him on 110,000 a week and a bonus if we stay up ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Woud love it if he stayed, but I don't think so. I think for free, one of the top4 or Villa or someone might take him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Its the delay in the offer I cannot understand, we really do need to keep him but also the fact we will lose him on a free if he does not sign a new deal. Were they just delaying incase the club was sold or was it a case of wait and see if Owen stays fit before offering a new deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Capelo talking his chances up bout time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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