WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I think he might consider going to an MLS club should one come in for him over those two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardsleymagic Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Oh how the mighty have fallen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hahahah unlucky super micky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Accrington Stanley?Who are they?EXACCKKKLY!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Oh how the mighty have fallen. He'll still be playing in a higher division than us next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardsleymagic Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Oh how the mighty have fallen. He'll still be playing in a higher division than us next season. Divvnt care. He still thinks he's bigger than the club he's played for (ha, yeh right) for the last four years. I'm just pointing out that he's not as good as he thinks he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/8116918.stm Stoke join race to capture Owen Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has said that the Potters will contact Michael Owen's representatives in a bid to sign the England striker. Owen will be available on a free transfer at the end of June when his contract with Newcastle expires. Coates told BBC Radio Stoke: "It's a call Tony [Pulis, Stoke manager] will make in due course. I've no doubt he's given it some thought. "Owen is a very fine player, and he'll be looking to see what's available." Owen, who joined the Magpies for £16m from Real Madrid in August 2005, is thought to be earning over £100,000-a-week at St James' Park and Coates acknowledged that his wage demands may be a sticking point. "That could become a problem we can't meet, but you can offset these things by not paying a transfer fee," said the City chairman. Pulis, who guided Stoke to a 12th-placed finish in their first season in the Premier League, also said that he would be interested in brining Owen to the Potteries. "You never say never in football, so of course I'd be interested in throwing my hat into the ring if it was ever viable," he told The Sentinel newspaper. "I'm not sure whether Michael would want to come here right now, but that situation could always change. "He would be a great signing for this football club, and rest assured the fans would treat him as one of their own." The former Liverpool striker has started just 58 games in his four season with Newcastle, and Pulis is well aware of his injury problems. "They've been well publicised, but if you've got a fit Michael Owen then you've got one hell of a player on your hands," said the former Gillingham boss. Owen, who has scored 40 goals in 89 appearances for England, rejected a new deal at St James' Park at the turn of the year. On Monday he confirmed that he would be leaving Newcastle, stating his desire to remain in the Premier League. "I don't think I'm going to be re-signing at Newcastle and I would prefer to play in the Premier League or a top division somewhere else," said the 29-year-old. "There are plenty of clubs who would interest me but we will see where that is, whether that's home or abroad. "Obviously, the Premier League is where I feel I belong. I played a year out in Spain and enjoyed it at Real Madrid but it definitely confirmed to me that I prefer the Premier League. "So if it was to be a good English club, that would be my preference but I have had quite a lot of interest from abroad, so I wouldn't rule that out." Owen's decision to leave Newcastle has alerted Stoke's Premier League rivals Hull City, who have already confirmed their interest in signing the former Liverpool frontman. "The interest is very serious," Hull chairman Paul Duffen told BBC Radio Humberside. "We can give him reasons why we believe a move to Hull City would be a good decision for his career right now. "It's obviously a long shot because there'll be a number of other clubs lining up to turn his head in their direction as well but it would be absolutely right to say we are very interested." Stoke and Hull. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/8116918.stm Stoke join race to capture Owen Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has said that the Potters will contact Michael Owen's representatives in a bid to sign the England striker. Owen will be available on a free transfer at the end of June when his contract with Newcastle expires. Coates told BBC Radio Stoke: "It's a call Tony [Pulis, Stoke manager] will make in due course. I've no doubt he's given it some thought. "Owen is a very fine player, and he'll be looking to see what's available." Owen, who joined the Magpies for £16m from Real Madrid in August 2005, is thought to be earning over £100,000-a-week at St James' Park and Coates acknowledged that his wage demands may be a sticking point. "That could become a problem we can't meet, but you can offset these things by not paying a transfer fee," said the City chairman. Pulis, who guided Stoke to a 12th-placed finish in their first season in the Premier League, also said that he would be interested in brining Owen to the Potteries. "You never say never in football, so of course I'd be interested in throwing my hat into the ring if it was ever viable," he told The Sentinel newspaper. "I'm not sure whether Michael would want to come here right now, but that situation could always change. "He would be a great signing for this football club, and rest assured the fans would treat him as one of their own." The former Liverpool striker has started just 58 games in his four season with Newcastle, and Pulis is well aware of his injury problems. "They've been well publicised, but if you've got a fit Michael Owen then you've got one hell of a player on your hands," said the former Gillingham boss. Owen, who has scored 40 goals in 89 appearances for England, rejected a new deal at St James' Park at the turn of the year. On Monday he confirmed that he would be leaving Newcastle, stating his desire to remain in the Premier League. "I don't think I'm going to be re-signing at Newcastle and I would prefer to play in the Premier League or a top division somewhere else," said the 29-year-old. "There are plenty of clubs who would interest me but we will see where that is, whether that's home or abroad. "Obviously, the Premier League is where I feel I belong. I played a year out in Spain and enjoyed it at Real Madrid but it definitely confirmed to me that I prefer the Premier League. "So if it was to be a good English club, that would be my preference but I have had quite a lot of interest from abroad, so I wouldn't rule that out." Owen's decision to leave Newcastle has alerted Stoke's Premier League rivals Hull City, who have already confirmed their interest in signing the former Liverpool frontman. "The interest is very serious," Hull chairman Paul Duffen told BBC Radio Humberside. "We can give him reasons why we believe a move to Hull City would be a good decision for his career right now. "It's obviously a long shot because there'll be a number of other clubs lining up to turn his head in their direction as well but it would be absolutely right to say we are very interested." Stoke and Hull. Stoke are exactly the team that Owen does not need. It's not like last season they were creating a bucket load of chances and just needed someone to put the ball in the back of the net. Wherever he lands, the one thing Owen should look for in a club is the ability to offer him the service he absolutely needs, Hull and Stoke are not those teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Where's that Stoke lass when you need her? Would love to know her thoughts on the parasitic mercenary going to her club. Stoke and Hull, eh? You couldn't make it up, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Imagine him in stoke's team with their style of play. You'll need to grow another foot EMO if you want to score goals there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I think he'd be ideal for someone like Stoke. Feeding off random deflections and bobbles in the area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 hahah, take this Mickey - Stoke and Hull.. And then there's the 'serious interest from abroad'.. I hazard a guess that it's from Saudi Arabia and Qatar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 hahah, take this Mickey - Stoke and Hull.. And then there's the 'serious interest from abroad'.. I hazard a guess that it's from Saudi Arabia and Qatar It'll be Dukla Prague, Zeljeznicar and Benidorm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I think he'd be ideal for someone like Stoke. Feeding off random deflections and bobbles in the area. What he said. That was the first thing I thought - might actually be a great move if he can put together more than 5 games on the trot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I think he'd be ideal for someone like Stoke. Feeding off random deflections and bobbles in the area. What he said. That was the first thing I thought - might actually be a great move if he can put together more than 5 games on the trot. No he wouldn't be at all, Stoke do not create that many chances and the chances they do create come largely through set pieces and long throws, where they've exploited their teams large physical attributes. Owen is not the fox in the box player eager to pounce on any scraps that people who don't follow NUFC seem to think he still is. He's decent in the air but is not a threat at all from set pieces as his success in the air (which TBH are fairly distant memories) has been because he's ghosted in largely undetected, in a packed penalty area, like you have from set pieces that's just not been so easy for him. His reactions are way slower they were even since last year, his positional sense , once his great attribute seemed to desert him last year so feeding off the scraps is not something you can bank on. He's not aged well as a footballer. To be perfectly honest I'm struggling to find an environment where he can flourish these days, he really needs to be playing for a top 4 team or one that will create a bunch of chances for him. Otherwise you we see his lack of interest and basically ineffective play when he manages to get himself off the treatment table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Though I believe he's fundamentally finished, he probably won't look as pathetically uninterested for his next club. We seem to have a knack for drawing the life out of previously good players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I bet the twat feels so sorry for himself if Hull or Stoke ends up being his best option. Of course he won't blame going to the World Cup when he shouldn't have and picking up the injury which finished him as a top class striker on himself, and I suppose he won't take any blame for his very poor form last season which has helped see us relegated. It would be lovely to see him get relegated with Hull next season. He will be full of self pity for himself though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 No he wouldn't be at all, Stoke do not create that many chances and the chances they do create come largely through set pieces and long throws, where they've exploited their teams large physical attributes. Owen is not the fox in the box player eager to pounce on any scraps that people who don't follow NUFC seem to think he still is. He's decent in the air but is not a threat at all from set pieces as his success in the air (which TBH are fairly distant memories) has been because he's ghosted in largely undetected, in a packed penalty area, like you have from set pieces that's just not been so easy for him. His reactions are way slower they were even since last year, his positional sense , once his great attribute seemed to desert him last year so feeding off the scraps is not something you can bank on. He's not aged well as a footballer. To be perfectly honest I'm struggling to find an environment where he can flourish these days, he really needs to be playing for a top 4 team or one that will create a bunch of chances for him. Otherwise you we see his lack of interest and basically ineffective play when he manages to get himself off the treatment table. Fair enough, my image of him is still rooted in last year I think. I still have a fantasy he may become a sort of latter-day Micky Quinn goal-hanger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 You have to imagine these managers have heard that Owen isn't getting much interest from any other clubs, otherwise why would they be so open about their interest. So far we have a denial from O'Neill of Villa, a rejection from Whelan at Wigan and interest from Hull and Stoke. Pretty filthy situation and he deserves it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 You have to imagine these managers have heard that Owen isn't getting much interest from any other clubs, otherwise why would they be so open about their interest. So far we have a denial from O'Neill of Villa, a rejection from Whelan at Wigan and interest from Hull and Stoke. Pretty filthy situation and he deserves it. Simple really, it's great marketing for the clubs concerned. Ooh looked at how ambitious we are we are after the great Michael Owen, they are probably not that bothered if they get him or not, it's good press for the clubs. Also rightly or wrongly these clubs think they are now bigger than Newcastle as they are in a higher division than us, so why would they not think they could sign a player from our club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 You have to imagine these managers have heard that Owen isn't getting much interest from any other clubs, otherwise why would they be so open about their interest. So far we have a denial from O'Neill of Villa, a rejection from Whelan at Wigan and interest from Hull and Stoke. Pretty filthy situation and he deserves it. Flog season tickets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 why are we still discussing this Worm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesPaul Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Aye. Can we lock this thread next Wednesday? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObaStar Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 You have to imagine these managers have heard that Owen isn't getting much interest from any other clubs, otherwise why would they be so open about their interest. So far we have a denial from O'Neill of Villa, a rejection from Whelan at Wigan and interest from Hull and Stoke. Pretty filthy situation and he deserves it. Simple really, it's great marketing for the clubs concerned. Ooh looked at how ambitious we are we are after the great Michael Owen, they are probably not that bothered if they get him or not, it's good press for the clubs. Also rightly or wrongly these clubs think they are now bigger than Newcastle as they are in a higher division than us, so why would they not think they could sign a player from our club. bit like our rooney bid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Michael Owen was right for United - Shepherd Jun 26 2009 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/06/26/michael-owen-was-right-for-united-shepherd-72703-23987776/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now