madras Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I just hope we've withdrawn the contract he turned his nose up at a few weeks back. Owen must be in our top 5 of worst transfers ever and it was predictable, only the type of injuries weren't. That is simply bollocks. I'm not Owen's biggest fan and yes we all knew we were signing a player who would miss games but when he has played he has scored and he was the main man at the back end of last season when we were in real trouble. To put him alongside the likes of Boumsong, Marcelino, Luque, Maric, Guivarch and the like is bollocks. big difference is owen has cost this club £40 million in transfer fees and wages goes down as the worst the club has made imo played a major part in keeping us up last season when he was on the field. the others when on the field only took us backwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I just hope we've withdrawn the contract he turned his nose up at a few weeks back. Owen must be in our top 5 of worst transfers ever and it was predictable, only the type of injuries weren't. That is simply bollocks. I'm not Owen's biggest fan and yes we all knew we were signing a player who would miss games but when he has played he has scored and he was the main man at the back end of last season when we were in real trouble. To put him alongside the likes of Boumsong, Marcelino, Luque, Maric, Guivarch and the like is bollocks. big difference is owen has cost this club £40 million in transfer fees and wages goes down as the worst the club has made imo played a major part in keeping us up last season when he was on the field. the others when on the field only took us backwards. but there would of been another striker at the club in owen's place, who know's what they would of done probably the same amount of goals because they we're able to play most of the time and give a fucking arse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I just hope we've withdrawn the contract he turned his nose up at a few weeks back. Owen must be in our top 5 of worst transfers ever and it was predictable, only the type of injuries weren't. That is simply bollocks. I'm not Owen's biggest fan and yes we all knew we were signing a player who would miss games but when he has played he has scored and he was the main man at the back end of last season when we were in real trouble. To put him alongside the likes of Boumsong, Marcelino, Luque, Maric, Guivarch and the like is bollocks. big difference is owen has cost this club £40 million in transfer fees and wages goes down as the worst the club has made imo I reckon if you weighed up the costs v the points won, revenue via merchandise & game minutes played that Owen would be well ahead of that lot. Seems like it is in vogue to now knock Owen as he's going to leave. We knew what we were buying & to be fair that is what he has delivered; goals & injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Wow, where has this sudden hatred boiled out from everyone. Come from nowhere, have I missed something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Owen's definitely not one of the worst players to have played for us, but I think there is an argument to be made that buying him has turned out to be a poor deal for us, in hindsight. I don't know whether I agree with it being one of our worst, but it's far from one of our best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Wow, where has this sudden hatred boiled out from everyone. Come from nowhere, have I missed something? people are just fed up with the whole circus that evolves around him imo, his shit attitude and the fact his transfer and wages have made a real dent into our finances which has affected our ability to sign other players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Wow, where has this sudden hatred boiled out from everyone. Come from nowhere, have I missed something? I think you may need to revise your understanding of the words knock & hatred. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Wow, where has this sudden hatred boiled out from everyone. Come from nowhere, have I missed something? people are just fed up with the whole circus that evolves around him imo, his shit attitude and the fact his transfer and wages have made a real dent into our finances which has affected our ability to sign other players I haven't noticed a circus recently, he hasn't done anything to show a bad attitude, granted we've been dented financially, but that wasn't really anyone's fault, it is just one of those things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 If Owen kissed the badge after his next goal would that convince everyone he was committed to the club? Seems to work for Barton. Owen isn't the hardest working player, but he never has been, Martins isn't either, so many times in the past I've heard people slag Martins off for his work rate and now he's the heart and soul of the club? If a top four club came in for Martins he'd be off, same with Owen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 03.03.2009 I'm Nailed On For Tigers Return - Owen Skipper ready to help United survival fight http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1577088,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 If Owen kissed the badge after his next goal would that convince everyone he was committed to the club? Seems to work for Barton. Owen isn't the hardest working player, but he never has been, Martins isn't either, so many times in the past I've heard people slag Martins off for his work rate and now he's the heart and soul of the club? If a top four club came in for Martins he'd be off, same with Owen. Well maybe like just lately when Oba said he loves the fans here is one of the reasons why we love him,dont think I have ever heard Owen say anything like that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 If Owen kissed the badge after his next goal would that convince everyone he was committed to the club? Seems to work for Barton. Owen isn't the hardest working player, but he never has been, Martins isn't either, so many times in the past I've heard people slag Martins off for his work rate and now he's the heart and soul of the club? If a top four club came in for Martins he'd be off, same with Owen. Well maybe like just lately when Oba said he loves the fans here is one of the reasons why we love him,dont think I have ever heard Owen say anything like that That easy then? Owen says he loves the fans and he automatically loves the club? Like Keegan said, he doesn't need to pump his fist or kiss his badge, the fans know he loves the club by what he has done for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I said when Owen sigged for I did not expect him to love the club or the fans, I just wanted him to give us 100%, can we say he has dobe that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I said when Owen sigged for I did not expect him to love the club or the fans, I just wanted him to give us 100%, can we say he has dobe that? No, but its same for Martins. Everyone just hates Owen and loves Martins though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I said when Owen sigged for I did not expect him to love the club or the fans, I just wanted him to give us 100%, can we say he has dobe that? Honestly, I think yes. It's very easy to attack him with his injuries and huge wages, but while he's not always been consistent, i never think he's lacked effort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Oba'll probs get left out when Owen's back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 He may have his faults but he's a consumate professional. Never gives less than 100% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustynrg Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 It's strange how he isn't that popular wherever he plays though. It's not just here, Liverpool fans couldn't be that arsed with him either. It''s got nothing to do with being a "badgekisser" or not, it's more to do with the feeling that he isnt really part of the team (apart from England). On the other hand, no-one can fault his professionalism or his attitude, he just doesn't appear to be part of things, hence people's opinions of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Oba'll probs get left out when Owen's back. I'd be fucking furious if that happens, we looked like a decent team with them two up front before Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 If Owen kissed the badge after his next goal would that convince everyone he was committed to the club? Seems to work for Barton. Owen isn't the hardest working player, but he never has been, Martins isn't either, so many times in the past I've heard people slag Martins off for his work rate and now he's the heart and soul of the club? If a top four club came in for Martins he'd be off, same with Owen. Well maybe like just lately when Oba said he loves the fans here is one of the reasons why we love him,dont think I have ever heard Owen say anything like that I'm sure if Owen had his name sang every time he was subbed, brought on, scored, miscontrolled it, had a 40-yard potshot hit row Z, scratched his bollocks, etc. like Martins does, then he'd say he loves the fans too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Everton manager David Moyes wants to offer Newcastle striker Michael Owen a chance to extend his Premier League career. (Full story: Daily Mail) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1189623/David-Moyes-offer-boyhood-Toffees-fan-Michael-Owen-Everton-escape-route.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Everton manager David Moyes wants to offer Newcastle striker Michael Owen a chance to extend his Premier League career. (Full story: Daily Mail) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1189623/David-Moyes-offer-boyhood-Toffees-fan-Michael-Owen-Everton-escape-route.html Good, see ya Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Half the wages and pay as you play clause..... They should make him clean Tim Cahill's boots as well, see how badly he really wants to be on Merseyside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 wake up call for Owen, wake up call for Owen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 How funny would it be if we let him go at the end of his contract (which is a certainty) and no-one offered him a contract anywhere else based on his injuries. Not that its likely to happen but I would be if it did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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