Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 To think he was signed ahead of Nicolas Anelka, who was the striker Souness initially wanted. I remember being not as thrilled about it too, especially with all those intial claims he only wanted to join on loan. Thought Anelka would have been a far better signing. He of course went on to be brilliant for Bolton instead. Imagine if we had signed Anelka and Boa Morte who Souness had initially targetted, but instead got Owen and Luque. Urgh. Again, hindsight is 20/20, but Luque was brilliant at the time too. Luque played really well against us right before we signed him! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 To think he was signed ahead of Nicolas Anelka, who was the striker Souness initially wanted. I remember being not as thrilled about it too, especially with all those intial claims he only wanted to join on loan. Thought Anelka would have been a far better signing. He of course went on to be brilliant for Bolton instead. Imagine if we had signed Anelka and Boa Morte who Souness had initially targetted, but instead got Owen and Luque. Urgh. Again, hindsight is 20/20, but Luque was brilliant at the time too. That whole Luque period was such a depressing time. Exploded his hamstring early on, and that was pretty much it for the guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slippery Sam Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 The laundry lady at Stoke isn't too chuffed, because when his replacement arrives it will mean one more kit to wash and iron each week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Michael Owen has come out of retirement to announce he will be retiring at the end of the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 This the way Michael Owen ends, not with a bang, but with a whimper This is the kind of man he is. A wet, skittery little shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Reality must have hit him like a horse when he realised he can't get games ahead of Crouch and Jones at Stoke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Only 33. An absolute embarrassment of a footballer. Can't imagine me ever having this much disdain for another player. Good riddance to the dictionary definition of a mercenary cunt. Unfortunately, I doubt he'll be off our screens any time soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Chances he will take to punditry? It could well be we see more of him than when he was playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Chances he will take to punditry? It could well be we see more of him than when he was playing. Probably one of the main reasons for his retirement tbh. Dare say he'd get a better deal on the MotD sofa than the Stoke reserves; sure it was doing the rounds that Hansen gets about £40k a week? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Michael Owen has come out of retirement to announce he will be retiring at the end of the season :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Michael Owen has come out of retirement to announce he will be retiring at the end of the season Just seen that on Paddy Power's Facebook and came in to post it. Was in stitches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Michael Owen has come out of retirement to announce he will be retiring at the end of the season :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heake Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I hope he gets caught getting bummed off one of his horses & ends up peniless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 By bye hateful little dickhead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'd just like to echo the sentiments expressed here. What a waste. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 *Watches dailymotion video of him being booed when coming on as a sub against us for Man Utd* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 *Watches dailymotion video of him being booed when coming on as a sub against us for Man Utd* Just came to post the same thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AFCNewcastle1892 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Chances he will take to punditry? It could well be we see more of him than when he was playing. Probably one of the main reasons for his retirement tbh. Dare say he'd get a better deal on the MotD sofa than the Stoke reserves; sure it was doing the rounds that Hansen gets about £40k a week? £80k a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 can easily see the producer of MOTD rushing to get him signed up. Fits perfectly alongside Shearer, Lineker, Hansen and Lawrenson in being completely bland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Conor McNamara (@ConorMcNamaraIE) tweeted at 11:34 AM on Tue, Mar 19, 2013: Did a commentary with @themichaelowen recently. Not afraid to say hard truths about players he'd worked with. Interesting new career awaits? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Conor McNamara (@ConorMcNamaraIE) tweeted at 11:34 AM on Tue, Mar 19, 2013: Did a commentary with @themichaelowen recently. Not afraid to say hard truths about players he'd worked with. Interesting new career awaits? 'Every one worked harder than me cos I'm a money grabbing cunt who likes to fuck horses' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Conor McNamara (@ConorMcNamaraIE) tweeted at 11:34 AM on Tue, Mar 19, 2013: Did a commentary with @themichaelowen recently. Not afraid to say hard truths about players he'd worked with. Interesting new career awaits? 'Every one worked harder than me cos I'm a money grabbing cunt who likes to fuck horses' :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Later cunt. Shame he won't be one of those who'll break down mentally without football in his life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'll just take a moment for the shock of this news to sink in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Souness briefly recounting signing him for us on SSN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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