Oakie Doke Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I love how uncomfortable the little prick was yesterday when he came on. i'd love to know what Barton said to him when the game stopped for a little bit "I'm gonna eat your face". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 His horse raced at Newcastle today, it came third.....out of three runners. Reminds me of the time he played against Robert Huth and Matthew Bates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 His horse raced at Newcastle today, it came third.....out of three runners. Reminds me of the time he played against Robert Huth and Matthew Bates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Just been asked why he got the reaction he did... He was always fit for England Expected to be wrapped in cotton wool before the WC when returning from Metatarsal injury Never spoke to local media while the National Media wrote countless stories about injuries, England and Transfers Refused to speak to the media after we got relegated despite being Club Captain Made out him not signing a new contract was the Clubs fault dispite being reportedly offered a wage rise, left on a free transfer instead Blamed the fans for not getting behind him despite being totally unattached from the club, so far as to not even buy a home in the area Accused the fans of not backing him, as far as to 'Sush' his own fans after scoring vs Everton Never attempted to put in any effort under Joe Kinnear, Chris Hughton or Alan Shearer, despite again being Club Capitan with the potential to lead by example during a fruitless battle against Relegation Did I miss any? I'm pretty sure he wasn't offered a wage rise on that ridiculous 100k + Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 He was offered an improved three year contract at Christmas '08, with higher wages than he was already on. But he refused to commit at that time and so the offer was taken back off the table. Can't remember what happened post-relegation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I'm pretty sure he wasn't offered a wage rise on that ridiculous 100k + Who wasn't offered a wage rise? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 My bad, thought it was ridiculous but slightly lower wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I laughed at this one mind talking about Man Utd... Yeah, fair play to them, they're finally about to move ahead of us in terms of leagues won. Only took them 120 years or so... It's only the 35 years since the mid 60s that Liverpool had more titles than Man Utd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 God i fucking despise Michael Owen. Maybe it's become a bit over-the-top but i don't think there's any person in the entire world of sport that i loathe, more than i do him. Wish i'd been there purely to contribute to the vitriol towards him. I was about spitting in the pub. Aside from the reasons that are born purely from his time with us, he summarises a lot about the game worth hating imo. Like i say, it might be a bit much but honestly can't help it. Was petrified of him notching a winner when he first came on, but it came increasingly unlikely. It's now obvious he's completely lost touch with his former self, as if we didn't already know. Absolute shadow of a footballer and sportsman. Rot in mediocrity, you fucking absolute cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 My bad, thought it was ridiculous but slightly lower wages. He was offered crazy money to sign a new contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 The reception genuinely rattled him like. Gimpoid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Owen either has to retire completely or face up to the fact that he's now a very ordinary striker who would struggle to get a place in a Premiership side. He has to decide whether he'd like to play for the love of the game, and get a move to another club where he can play regularly. It should never be beneath the dignity of a footballer to play football, so if some people start laughing at him, he should be big enough to rise above it. Staying on the subs bench at Man Utd, nursing the idea that the good times are going to arrive again, is just a sad delusion. Everyone's rumbled that now so there's nothing for him to gain by clinging on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 His horse raced at Newcastle today, it came third.....out of three runners. Reminds me of the time he played against Robert Huth and Matthew Bates. nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Owen either has to retire completely or face up to the fact that he's now a very ordinary striker who would struggle to get a place in a Premiership side. He has to decide whether he'd like to play for the love of the game, and get a move to another club where he can play regularly. It should never be beneath the dignity of a footballer to play football, so if some people start laughing at him, he should be big enough to rise above it. Staying on the subs bench at Man Utd, nursing the idea that the good times are going to arrive again, is just a sad delusion. Everyone's rumbled that now so there's nothing for him to gain by clinging on. Surely he's just there because of the ego-boost of playing for Man Utd, and the money? I doubt he believes he's going to break into the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Owen either has to retire completely or face up to the fact that he's now a very ordinary striker who would struggle to get a place in a Premiership side. He has to decide whether he'd like to play for the love of the game, and get a move to another club where he can play regularly. It should never be beneath the dignity of a footballer to play football, so if some people start laughing at him, he should be big enough to rise above it. Staying on the subs bench at Man Utd, nursing the idea that the good times are going to arrive again, is just a sad delusion. Everyone's rumbled that now so there's nothing for him to gain by clinging on. Surely he's just there because of the ego-boost of playing for Man Utd, and the money? I doubt he believes he's going to break into the first team. Fergie might be thinking about ditching him now although probably not as I doubt he costs that much, did he not sign on a mostly pay per performance type deal? Where is wee Macheda, I presume if he was there Owen would be 5th choice at best? Fergie probably only signed him because of something to do with horses too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Macheda's at Sampdoria. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Macheda is out on loan i think, not sure where the tramp they signed has gone though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Welbeck returns as 4th choice, Owen goes. Simple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Welbeck is out for most of next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Welbeck is out for most of next season. No thats Campbell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I'm racist it seems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I'm racist it seems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Owen either has to retire completely or face up to the fact that he's now a very ordinary striker who would struggle to get a place in a Premiership side. He has to decide whether he'd like to play for the love of the game, and get a move to another club where he can play regularly. It should never be beneath the dignity of a footballer to play football, so if some people start laughing at him, he should be big enough to rise above it. Staying on the subs bench at Man Utd, nursing the idea that the good times are going to arrive again, is just a sad delusion. Everyone's rumbled that now so there's nothing for him to gain by clinging on. Surely he's just there because of the ego-boost of playing for Man Utd, and the money? I doubt he believes he's going to break into the first team. Well, he's not actually playing for Man Utd, so if he's getting an ego-boost that's all a bit sad. And if it's pay-as-you-play as some suggest, then he's not getting much reward there either. I just think for his own sake, he'd be better off facing up to the situation and restoring a bit of self-respect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Owen either has to retire completely or face up to the fact that he's now a very ordinary striker who would struggle to get a place in a Premiership side. He has to decide whether he'd like to play for the love of the game, and get a move to another club where he can play regularly. It should never be beneath the dignity of a footballer to play football, so if some people start laughing at him, he should be big enough to rise above it. Staying on the subs bench at Man Utd, nursing the idea that the good times are going to arrive again, is just a sad delusion. Everyone's rumbled that now so there's nothing for him to gain by clinging on. Surely he's just there because of the ego-boost of playing for Man Utd, and the money? I doubt he believes he's going to break into the first team. Well, he's not actually playing for Man Utd, so if he's getting an ego-boost that's all a bit sad. And if it's pay-as-you-play as some suggest, then he's not getting much reward there either. I just think for his own sake, he'd be better off facing up to the situation and restoring a bit of self-respect. He's probably the sort that gets a kick out of just being able to say he's on Man U's books. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 God i fucking despise Michael Owen. Maybe it's become a bit over-the-top but i don't think there's any person in the entire world of sport that i loathe, more than i do him. Wish i'd been there purely to contribute to the vitriol towards him. I was about spitting in the pub. Aside from the reasons that are born purely from his time with us, he summarises a lot about the game worth hating imo. Like i say, it might be a bit much but honestly can't help it. Was petrified of him notching a winner when he first came on, but it came increasingly unlikely. It's now obvious he's completely lost touch with his former self, as if we didn't already know. Absolute shadow of a footballer and sportsman. Rot in mediocrity, you fucking absolute cunt. well fucking said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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