Guest Stephen927 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Ferguson is just trying to stop the media reports linking him with a different player every other day, the club gets wind of these reports and automatically the price is bumped up more because everyone in world football knows Man United are quite flush (or going to be, the Ronaldo payments are staggered over 3 or 4 years). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Michael Owen says he "belongs at a top club". http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8148771.stm Why's that Michael? So you have 10 other players do all the work for you so you don't have to put the effort in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bovineblue Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 That promotional brochure Owen put out must have been f***ing amazing! Ashley should get that lot to do up a brochure to con persuade people into paying for season tickets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sheds Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Ferguson is just trying to stop the media reports linking him with a different player every other day, the club gets wind of these reports and automatically the price is bumped up more because everyone in world football knows Man United are quite flush (or going to be, the Ronaldo payments are staggered over 3 or 4 years). Real paid the full transfer amount it wasn't staggered as per usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Ferguson is just trying to stop the media reports linking him with a different player every other day, the club gets wind of these reports and automatically the price is bumped up more because everyone in world football knows Man United are quite flush (or going to be, the Ronaldo payments are staggered over 3 or 4 years). Real paid the full transfer amount it wasn't staggered as per usual. Yeah I had seen it expressly stated that the Real monies were paid-in-full Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 perhaps sir alex is keeping his £ for next summer, when transfer fees get inflated again post world cup? i imagine giggs/scholes/neville might retire at the end of this season, so he'll be looking to replace them next summer and will need all the £ to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Remember his comments before signing Rooney? Spookily similar. If the right player becomes available he will be in there like a priest at a nuns convention Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Remember his comments before signing Rooney? Spookily similar. If the right player becomes available he will be in there like a priest at a nuns convention Yep, when linked with Rooney before our bid he wasn't interested, said he was happy with Alan Smith (). Was only the thought of losing out on him to us that made him buy him in 2004 rather than 2005. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steggy Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Michael Owen broke his wrist signing the contract apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Michael Owen broke his wrist signing the contract apparently. Did it take you 27 hours to come up with that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steggy Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 OWEN BREAKS WRIST DURING CONTRACT SIGNING MICHAEL Owen has begun his Manchester United career by breaking his wrist in three places while attempting to sign his new contract. 'He's still not ready for a pen this size' According to the club, Owen passed the medical and then punched the air in delight, slightly spraining his shoulder. A club spokesman said: "We hoped he would recover quickly after the medical and could at least take part in the first half of the contact signing, but the fountain pen was just too heavy. "His agent was able to move his hand to form a legally binding signature but then, when Sir Alex congratulated him, he just fell to bits and had to be shovelled-up and carried out in a couple of wheelbarrows." Owen, currently recuperating in the Louis Saha Memorial Injury Suite, will meet the rest of his team-mates over the next few weeks as they fall apart during pre-season training. Former Man United player Stephen Malley, said: "The gaffer feels Michael can supply something different as none of the lads have experience of wearing ankle casts on the continent. And he can also teach some of the younger strikers his agonised thigh-clutching technique." Charlie Reeves, a United fan from Surrey, said: "I remember that goal he scored for England when he was 12. Marvellous. His cheeky little face made him look like one of the sprites from The Magic Flute. "And now he is playing for my favourite team unless I start supporting Liverpool or Chelsea, or that one with all the nice Jewish people." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 OWEN BREAKS WRIST DURING CONTRACT SIGNING MICHAEL Owen has begun his Manchester United career by breaking his wrist in three places while attempting to sign his new contract. 'He's still not ready for a pen this size' According to the club, Owen passed the medical and then punched the air in delight, slightly spraining his shoulder. A club spokesman said: "We hoped he would recover quickly after the medical and could at least take part in the first half of the contact signing, but the fountain pen was just too heavy. "His agent was able to move his hand to form a legally binding signature but then, when Sir Alex congratulated him, he just fell to bits and had to be shovelled-up and carried out in a couple of wheelbarrows." Owen, currently recuperating in the Louis Saha Memorial Injury Suite, will meet the rest of his team-mates over the next few weeks as they fall apart during pre-season training. Former Man United player Stephen Malley, said: "The gaffer feels Michael can supply something different as none of the lads have experience of wearing ankle casts on the continent. And he can also teach some of the younger strikers his agonised thigh-clutching technique." Charlie Reeves, a United fan from Surrey, said: "I remember that goal he scored for England when he was 12. Marvellous. His cheeky little face made him look like one of the sprites from The Magic Flute. "And now he is playing for my favourite team unless I start supporting Liverpool or Chelsea, or that one with all the nice Jewish people." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Jesus wept. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 shame the cunt couldn't convert the easy chance that he had against pompey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 84 minute winner against a Malaysia XI? Nice to see Michael's finally found his level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8157129.stm Owen hits winner on Man Utd debut Michael Owen marked his first appearance in a Manchester United shirt with an 84th-minute winner in a 3-2 victory over a Malaysia XI. Owen, who came on as a second-half substitute, reacted smartly to slot home a loose ball after Zoran Tosic had been upended in the penalty area. A predatory Wayne Rooney strike opened the scoring before Nani's composed finish doubled United's advantage. A Mohammed Amri Yahyah brace then gave the hosts hope before Owen pounced. Owen, who also scored on his Liverpool debut as a 17-year-old, sent a miscued volley bobbling harmlessly across the face of the goal before finding the net in trademark fashion. The 29-year-old said: "It's just nice to play with players who are on your wavelength, spotting your runs - they are just class players. "It's a nice feeling (to score) and it's nice to play a game in the red shirt. "Just to get off the mark for the season is nice, and it's probably doubly good for me as it's my first game as well." Manager Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted with Owen's contribution. "He's different from our other players, he's always searching for space, he's always in and around the box. He reacted well for his goal," he said. In a United side shorn of summer departures Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez, Rooney was the man of the match, scoring the opener, setting up the second and going close several times. Almost 100,000 fans packed the Bukit Jalil Stadium to watch the famous visitors. United were due to travel to Indonesia for the second match of their Far East tour but have cancelled the trip following Friday's bomb attacks in Jakarta. Instead, United will have a rematch against the Malaysia XI team on Monday. The Football Federation of Australia had offered to arrange a game on Monday, but United declined the invitation. The extra travel would have meant a nine-hour flight to Sydney and then an 11-hour trip to Seoul, where United are set to play on Friday. United will head back to Europe straight after a game in China next Sunday. Good to see Owen blaming others for his being shite at NUFC again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 84 minute winner against a Malaysia XI? Nice to see Michael's finally found his level. That would be playing for the Champions of England and Champions League runners up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 84 minute winner against a Malaysia XI? Nice to see Michael's finally found his level. That would be playing for the Champions of England and Champions League runners up? No, that would be scoring a pointless goal against a bunch of nobodies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Top story on BBC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8157129.stm Owen hits winner on Man Utd debut Michael Owen marked his first appearance in a Manchester United shirt with an 84th-minute winner in a 3-2 victory over a Malaysia XI. Owen, who came on as a second-half substitute, reacted smartly to slot home a loose ball after Zoran Tosic had been upended in the penalty area. A predatory Wayne Rooney strike opened the scoring before Nani's composed finish doubled United's advantage. A Mohammed Amri Yahyah brace then gave the hosts hope before Owen pounced. Owen, who also scored on his Liverpool debut as a 17-year-old, sent a miscued volley bobbling harmlessly across the face of the goal before finding the net in trademark fashion. The 29-year-old said: "It's just nice to play with players who are on your wavelength, spotting your runs - they are just class players. "It's a nice feeling (to score) and it's nice to play a game in the red shirt. "Just to get off the mark for the season is nice, and it's probably doubly good for me as it's my first game as well." Manager Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted with Owen's contribution. "He's different from our other players, he's always searching for space, he's always in and around the box. He reacted well for his goal," he said. In a United side shorn of summer departures Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez, Rooney was the man of the match, scoring the opener, setting up the second and going close several times. Almost 100,000 fans packed the Bukit Jalil Stadium to watch the famous visitors. United were due to travel to Indonesia for the second match of their Far East tour but have cancelled the trip following Friday's bomb attacks in Jakarta. Instead, United will have a rematch against the Malaysia XI team on Monday. The Football Federation of Australia had offered to arrange a game on Monday, but United declined the invitation. The extra travel would have meant a nine-hour flight to Sydney and then an 11-hour trip to Seoul, where United are set to play on Friday. United will head back to Europe straight after a game in China next Sunday. Good to see Owen blaming others for his being shite at NUFC again. Cheeky wee shite. I'm still ashamed that fucking twat was our captain. A decision that really helped in our downfall imo. I know KK wanted to keep him before the shit hit the fan but he should never of made him captain. Fucking disgrace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Pretty sure there was quite a bit far more to blame for our relegation than Owen being made captain lol He'll do well for Man U, its beyond obvious. If half of you werent so bitter, you'd realise the comment he made was very accurate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Pretty sure there was quite a bit far more to blame for our relegation than Owen being made captain lol He'll do well for Man U, its beyond obvious. If half of you werent so bitter, you'd realise the comment he made was very accurate. Its accurate but unnecessary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Shearer 9 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 He'll die in poverty. I'm 85% sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Libertine Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 20-1 for owen being top scorer next year. very tempting for an E/W. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I can't think of a player i have less respect for than this fraud. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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