Michael Owen gets injured; rejoice!

[Liam Liam Liam O]

Without starting a pyramid Madras I would say the time for Adams to show he was a leader was when David Batty is offering to take a penalty.

 

Or Gareth Southgate.

 

In fact did he ever step up to the mark and take the responsibility for taking a penalty himself?

so he wasn't a leader throughout his international career cos he didn't take a penalty ?

 

 

and i would have both batty and southgate up before adams.

Why?

Batty had never taken a penalty before that miss in 1998 yet he still showed more leadership qualities in doing so than Adams, who was hiding in the centre circle at the time.

 

Again it's back to 'lead by example'

because he had more ball skill than adams.......i'd rather beye than bassong take a penalty type thing.

 

also that one incident means he wasn't a leader throughout his time as an international ?

One incident?

WTF are you on about?

Did you watch Euro 96 when we had a few penalty shoot outs (without Adams volunteering to step up at any time) or the 98 World Cup where again Adams went missing at the crucial time?

 

Or did you think both Southgate and Batty missed pens on the same day?

or maybe he thought he wasn't very good at penalties

Or maybe he didn't want to take the responsibility himself.

 

 

or maybe he thought he wasn't very good at penalties

[La Parka]

Without starting a pyramid Madras I would say the time for Adams to show he was a leader was when David Batty is offering to take a penalty.

 

Or Gareth Southgate.

 

In fact did he ever step up to the mark and take the responsibility for taking a penalty himself?

so he wasn't a leader throughout his international career cos he didn't take a penalty ?

 

 

and i would have both batty and southgate up before adams.

Why?

Batty had never taken a penalty before that miss in 1998 yet he still showed more leadership qualities in doing so than Adams, who was hiding in the centre circle at the time.

 

Again it's back to 'lead by example'

because he had more ball skill than adams.......i'd rather beye than bassong take a penalty type thing.

 

also that one incident means he wasn't a leader throughout his time as an international ?

One incident?

WTF are you on about?

Did you watch Euro 96 when we had a few penalty shoot outs (without Adams volunteering to step up at any time) or the 98 World Cup where again Adams went missing at the crucial time?

 

Or did you think both Southgate and Batty missed pens on the same day?

or maybe he thought he wasn't very good at penalties

Or maybe he didn't want to take the responsibility himself.

 

 

or maybe he thought he wasn't very good at penalties

Or maybe he didn't want to take the responsibility himself.

 

[Leazes1986]

If Michael Owen and Ashley are amongst the first people out of the club this summer then it would feel like a huge amount of filth and posion have been removed from the club. Getting rid of Ashley and Owen, Viduka, Geremi, Cacapa, Barton and Smith's huge wages would be one massive health boost for the club if it is possible.

[Guest]

Is it possible Adams didn't fancy himself as a penalty taker?

[Liam Liam Liam O]

Is it possible Adams didn't fancy himself as a penalty taker?

 

Stop talking sense man.

[2sheds]

Is it possible Adams didn't fancy himself as a penalty taker proper international captain?

FYP

[Shearergol]

Is it possible Adams didn't fancy himself as a penalty taker?

 

Giggs has just scored.

 

Anyone know who wore the 99 shirt in the Falklands?

[Guest]

Is it possible Adams didn't fancy himself as a penalty taker?

 

Giggs has just scored.

 

Anyone know who wore the 99 shirt in the Falklands?

 

Was it defensive-midfield star, Hugo Viana?

[Karjala]

Owen's Premier League stats:

Season GP / G

Liverpool:

96-97  2/1

97-98  36/18

98-99  30/18

99-00  27/11

00-01  28/16

01-02  29/19

02-03  35/19

03-04  29/16

Newcastle

05-06  11/7

06-07  3/0

07-08  29/11

08-09  27/8

 

[Guest JS]

And back to the original topic  

 

Its strange to see the original quotes again, but surely people know now he wont stay with us in the CCC, i remember his interview regarding the speculation of his contract, kept looking at the floor saying he will wait and see

 

Will he be a good player in another premiership team? Im gonna have to say no. Hes a spent force with too many previous injurys,  I cant see him reinventing himself like Shearer did

 

Have no idea where he will go now though   Could see him being half decent in the SPL with somebody like Celtic. At least he would have a canny crack at European football

 

 

 

 

[dcmk]

And back to the original topic  

 

Its strange to see the original quotes again, but surely people know now he wont stay with us in the CCC, i remember his interview regarding the speculation of his contract, kept looking at the floor saying he will wait and see

 

Will he be a good player in another premiership team? Im gonna have to say no. Hes a spent force with too many previous injurys,  I cant see him reinventing himself like Shearer did

 

Have no idea where he will go now though   Could see him being half decent in the SPL with somebody like Celtic. At least he would have a canny crack at European football

 

 

 

 

 

Whats the difference of when he was scoring the start of this season and form suddenly dips post Christmas?

 

Firstly, the chances created were abysmal.  Secondly, he knew he was leaving wanted to avoid injuries, went through matches without looking like he gave a fuck.  He will be a good addition to anyone in Premiership if he at least halves his wages and joins a team who create chances and a mobile midfield that creates space.

[Guest Alan Shearer 9]

THAT'S ABSOLUTELY PATHETIC

[dcmk]

Owen's Premier League stats:

Season GP / G

Liverpool:

96-97  2/1

97-98  36/18

98-99  30/18

99-00  27/11

00-01  28/16

01-02  29/19

02-03  35/19

03-04  29/16

Newcastle

05-06  11/7

06-07  3/0

07-08  29/11

08-09  27/8

 

 

Your point?

[Dave]

I don't give a flying fuck how Owen does once he leaves. If he goes to Everton and scores loads then good for him and good for them but so what. We're not even in that league any more.

[Guest]

Only twice in his whole Premiership career has he missed 10 games or more (unluckily for us it was his first two here like). Surprised at that tbh.

[Guest toonlass]

I can confidently say he will go to Everton, get crocked a week before the season begins, come back, score 2, get injured again, get to just about ready to start again, break down in training, come back, score 3 and then knacker himself for the end of the season. So long Michael son. You've been shit.

[NG32]

Has he not gone yet?

[Pilko]

Has he not gone yet?

 

Contract expires on the 30th June.

 

Get the fucker cleaning out the bogs in SJP.

[NG32]

Has he not gone yet?

 

Contract expires on the 30th June.

 

Get the fucker cleaning out the bogs in SJP.

 

 

Yes.

[2sheds]

I can confidently say he will go to Everton, get crocked a week before the season begins, come back, score 2, get injured again, get to just about ready to start again, break down in training, come back, score 3 and then knacker himself for the end of the season. So long Michael son. You've been s***.

You missed the part where we draw Everton in the cup and the little b****** scores a hat trick against us and rubs his grubby hands together again.

[LoveItIfWeBeatU]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/8080443.stm

 

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has pleaded with the club to bring Newcastle striker Michael Owen back to Anfield. (Daily Express)

 

However, Merseyside rivals Everton are weighing up a move for the former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker. (The Times)

 

But Owen would have to take a 50% pay cut if he joined the losing FA Cup finalists. (Daily Telegraph)

If I was Liverpool I'd tell Gerrard to shut up.

[Guest Svenno]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/8080443.stm

 

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has pleaded with the club to bring Newcastle striker Michael Owen back to Anfield. (Daily Express)

 

However, Merseyside rivals Everton are weighing up a move for the former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker. (The Times)

 

But Owen would have to take a 50% pay cut if he joined the losing FA Cup finalists. (Daily Telegraph)

If I was Liverpool I'd tell Gerrard to shut up.

 

Rumours has it that Liverpool are considering offering Owen a pay as you play deal. Wouldn't cost much, would he? ;-)

[Dokko]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/8081039.stm

 

 

Owen in career claim damages win

 

Newcastle and England football star Michael Owen has accepted a public apology and undisclosed damages over claims his football career was over.

 

The 29-year-old striker was not at London's High Court for the settlement of his libel action over a story in the Daily Express last month.

 

It followed claims he was verging on retirement because Premier League clubs no longer wanted to sign him.

 

Express Newspapers accepted that the allegations were false.

 

Owen's solicitor, John Kelly, told Mr Justice Eady that the newspaper falsely alleged Premier League clubs did not want to sign him and, as a result of a lack of interest, he was on the verge of retiring from professional football at the end of the season.

 

Mr Kelly said: "These incredulous allegations are entirely without foundation and were obviously extremely distressing, hurtful and damaging to the claimant."

 

Important game

 

Ian Helme, counsel for Express Newspapers, which has agreed to pay damages and Owen's legal costs, accepted that the allegations were unfounded and apologised for the distress, embarrassment and offence caused.

 

Mr Kelly said the back page article, entitled "Unwanted Toon striker at a cross roads, Finished at 29?", was accompanied by another headed "Owen ready for sad finale".

 

He said the player's distress was aggravated by the fact the article was published on the eve of an important game in which his club was fighting to avoid relegation.

 

He said the allegations were not put to Owen or his representatives before publication, or they would have been advised of their utter falsity.

 

After being contacted by the player's legal team, the article was replaced with one entitled "Owen: I'm not finished".

 

After the hearing, a spokesman for Owen said: "Michael is delighted to have won his case and to have set the record straight."

[Guest toonlass]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/8081039.stm

 

 

Owen in career claim damages win

 

Newcastle and England football star Michael Owen has accepted a public apology and undisclosed damages over claims his football career was over.

 

The 29-year-old striker was not at London's High Court for the settlement of his libel action over a story in the Daily Express last month.

 

It followed claims he was verging on retirement because Premier League clubs no longer wanted to sign him.

 

Express Newspapers accepted that the allegations were false.

 

Owen's solicitor, John Kelly, told Mr Justice Eady that the newspaper falsely alleged Premier League clubs did not want to sign him and, as a result of a lack of interest, he was on the verge of retiring from professional football at the end of the season.

 

Mr Kelly said: "These incredulous allegations are entirely without foundation and were obviously extremely distressing, hurtful and damaging to the claimant."

 

Important game

 

Ian Helme, counsel for Express Newspapers, which has agreed to pay damages and Owen's legal costs, accepted that the allegations were unfounded and apologised for the distress, embarrassment and offence caused.

 

Mr Kelly said the back page article, entitled "Unwanted Toon striker at a cross roads, Finished at 29?", was accompanied by another headed "Owen ready for sad finale".

 

He said the player's distress was aggravated by the fact the article was published on the eve of an important game in which his club was fighting to avoid relegation.

 

He said the allegations were not put to Owen or his representatives before publication, or they would have been advised of their utter falsity.

 

After being contacted by the player's legal team, the article was replaced with one entitled "Owen: I'm not finished".

 

After the hearing, a spokesman for Owen said: "Michael is delighted to have won his case and to have set the record straight."

 

Too right, his career ended on January 10th this year, not last month. Shame on the Express 

[NG32]

I can confidently say he will go to Everton, get crocked a week before the season begins, come back, score 2, get injured again, get to just about ready to start again, break down in training, come back, score 3 and then knacker himself for the end of the season. So long Michael son. You've been s***.

You missed the part where we draw Everton in the cup and the little b****** scores a hat trick against us and rubs his grubby hands together again.

 

I would run on the pictch and rub my hot pastie in his face.