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For Freddie to start the discussion about Owen and England back up

 

We won't rush Owen backMar 26 2007

 

 

 

 

By Alan Oliver, The Evening Chronicle

 

 

 

 

Freddy Shepherd has warned England that Newcastle United will not rush Michael Owen back to help them out of their Euro crisis.

 

England have only scored only one goal in their last five games and now there is every danger that they will not qualify for the finals of the European Championship in Switzerland and Austria in the summer of 2008.

 

And with England's under-fire manager Steve McClaren having a public fall-out with Wayne Rooney after Saturday's disappointing goalless draw with Israel, Owen is now seen as the only hope in the eyes of some supporters.

 

Certainly if Owen returns for United before the end of the season then he will be in the England team for the summer Euro qualifier against Estonia in Tallinn on June 6.

 

 

 

 

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But if Owen does not return with United before then it has to put a question mark against him playing for England in the summer.

 

 

However, in an exclusive interview, United chairman Shepherd told me today: "I am an England fan and I want to watch them in the Euro finals in 2008.

 

 

"But let's stop this clamour for Michael Owen returning to play for England before it gets up a full head of steam.

 

 

"Michael Owen will return when it is in the best interests of the player and Newcastle United not England.

 

 

"The player and Newcastle United come first, but he will not be rushed back just so that he can play for England in the summer.

 

 

"And make no mistake about it, if Michael is not fit for Newcastle United this season he will not be fit for England."

 

 

Shepherd is already at loggerheads with FIFA about the amount of compensation United should get after Owen injured his knee in the World Cup game with Sweden in June.

 

 

As far as the United supporters are concerned, some I have spoken to want Owen back in a black-and- white shirt as soon as possible.

 

 

Others tell me they would be prepared to wait until the start of next season.

 

 

There was a report over the weekend that Owen has pencilled in his comeback for the game with Chelsea at St James' Park on April 22 and that would certainly add some spice to an already attractive game.

 

 

But Glenn Roeder told me today: "There is no comeback date for Michael Owen at this moment in time.

 

 

"However, I have to say Michael is now flying in training and we are delighted at the progress he is making."

 

 

 

 

 

It wouldn't surprise me if he plays no part for us this season, simply so he doesn't play for England close season

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Owen cares about Newcastle as much as most of the rest of the team. May shock a few people but the likes of Emre, Parker, Martins, Duff, N'Zogbia etc.. probably don't bleed black and white. They are here for money or progression on the footballing ladder. Sorry if this has come as a hammer blow to you all.

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Owen cares about Newcastle as much as most of the rest of the team. May shock a few people but the likes of Emre, Parker, Martins, Duff, N'Zogbia etc.. probably don't bleed black and white. They are here for money or progression on the footballing ladder. Sorry if this has come as a hammer blow to you all.

 

you've destroyed my world you bastard!

 

*cries into Toon Army duvet*

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Owen cares about Newcastle as much as most of the rest of the team. May shock a few people but the likes of Emre, Parker, Martins, Duff, N'Zogbia etc.. probably don't bleed black and white. They are here for money or progression on the footballing ladder. Sorry if this has come as a hammer blow to you all.

 

you've destroyed my world you bastard!

 

*cries into Toon Army duvet*

 

I've got a Transformers one.

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Owen cares about Newcastle as much as most of the rest of the team. May shock a few people but the likes of Emre, Parker, Martins, Duff, N'Zogbia etc.. probably don't bleed black and white. They are here for money or progression on the footballing ladder. Sorry if this has come as a hammer blow to you all.

 

 

 

you've destroyed my world you b******!

 

*cries into Toon Army duvet*

 

I've got a Transformers one.

 

Leave him the fuck out, Fred.  We've written the season off as supporters, no reason to fuck up next season as well.

 

*My duvet isn't themed, it just has both your missus under it.  ;)

 

 

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