sempuki Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Glenn has Owen comeback fear By MARTIN BLACKBURN December 22, 2006 GLENN ROEDER admits it will be a ‘massive bonus’ if Michael Owen returns to action this season. The Newcastle hitman is refusing to write off the campaign after undergoing successful surgery on a cruciate knee ligament. But Roeder fears Owen, 27, will have to wait until next term to make his comeback. The Toon boss said: “Michael says it is feeling strong and he reckons there’s a chance we might get him fit before the end of the season. “If that happens it would be a massive bonus. I can’t tell you what a bonus it would be to have Michael fit before the end of the season. But we also have to accept there’s a potential that it might not happen. “I think it’s important his aim is to get back before the end of the season. He’s right to set that target and I hope he makes it. “But Michael hasn’t kicked a ball yet — he’s nowhere near being able to do that.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko1892 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 I thought it was more or less accepted that seeing Owen this season was a very long shot anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nguyen Van Falk Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Would rather have him back next season and be safe in the knowledge of knowing he will be ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 It'll more than likely be totally irrelevant anyway. However, Michael Owen up front in the FA or UEFA Cup Final wouldn't be too bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SLK Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Only if the injury hasn't changed anything in his game... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeToon Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Rather not rush his comeback & give him time to find his old form again (hoping, of course, that there's no lasting damage to his game) than have him push himself to get ready by the end of the season & re-injure himself. I think it's good that he's set himself a goal of getting back in this season, but I hope our fitness staff will keep him from doing anything stupid in the process. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Shearer 9 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Would rather have him back next season and be safe in the knowledge of knowing he will be ok. why? He'll be crocked within 15 games again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Would rather have him back next season and be safe in the knowledge of knowing he will be ok. why? He'll be crocked within 15 games again 15 would be nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Would rather have him back next season and be safe in the knowledge of knowing he will be ok. why? He'll be crocked within 15 games again 15 would be nice 15 would be a miracle as far as I'm concerned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Who's this bloke you're all talking about? Wasn't he on SSN last weekend? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 One thing we cannot criticise Roeder for is rushing players back, he has given each one of our players time, even denied Given a comeback for one game even though Given was determined to play. As long as Roeder doesn't bow to Owen pressure or FA pressure for that matter then I think he will handle the situation okay. As someone said earlier it would be good to see Owen back at some point this season but the most important thing is that the lad is fit for our pre-season program. Excuse my French but f**k England and the FA we pay his wages and club is most important part (or should be) of a players career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the_serbian_mag Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Please don't rush him back. Better to have him 100% for next season than risking some serious injury for the sake of a couple of games at the end of the season...TBH I don't think any of those games will be cup finals or CL finish deciders, so... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 But we also have to accept there’s a potential that it might not happen. That's the NUFC way of saying it won't happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 dont think its roeder setting any pressure. owen talked about a return in march, himself. I think he IS feeling guilty about how little hes played and how much hes been given in return. probably owen is bored out of his skull and is desperate to play footy again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 cant believe he's 27! he was a wonderkid a few years ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 dont think its roeder setting any pressure. owen talked about a return in march, himself. I think he IS feeling guilty about how little hes played and how much hes been given in return. probably owen is bored out of his skull and is desperate to play footy again. Doubt he feels guilty, he's probably just bored. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delima Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 One thing we cannot criticise Roeder for is rushing players back, he has given each one of our players time Not so long ago Roeder insisted on playing an utterly unfit Shola Ameobi, who was about to board a plane to America for surgery, instead of Rossi or even Luque. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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