madras Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Obviously depends on injuries...if he could actually stay injury free for the next 3 seasons, then undoubtedly 'Yes', but as he wont, it will be tight. I can see him doing a Shearer, and retiring from International footy after the next world cup, he'll be 30, wont have the pace everyone remembers him for, and has had a history of serious injuries. he already hasn't got the pace everyone remembers him for (i never thought it would be possible to mix that many tenses in one sentence),but he has the shearer knack of getting in the right place,you don't need pace of foot for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Owen has 37 goals in about 80 games for England, so giving him the generous side of inaccuracy, if he needs 13 to become England's top scorer, he's going to need another 26 games. Based on that record, if he stays fit, it should be a fairly attainable target you'd hope. That said he'd do it a lot quicker if his rate of ocnverting chances wasn't so diabolical at the minute should have had a hat-trick on Saturday, missed a hatful against Wigan), so if this improves, as it probably will with match sharpness, then it may come a lot quicker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Obviously depends on injuries...if he could actually stay injury free for the next 3 seasons, then undoubtedly 'Yes', but as he wont, it will be tight. I can see him doing a Shearer, and retiring from International footy after the next world cup, he'll be 30, wont have the pace everyone remembers him for, and has had a history of serious injuries. he already hasn't got the pace everyone remembers him for (i never thought it would be possible to mix that many tenses in one sentence),but he has the shearer knack of getting in the right place,you don't need pace of foot for that. Yeah, totally agree on the pace thing, its been like that since before him came to toon. If he plays in this Euro 2008, and the World cup qualifiers and we make it to WC 2010, he should have enough games to break the record, thats *IF* he stays fit. Should he break the record, it may well be another good reason to retire after WC 2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Obviously depends on injuries...if he could actually stay injury free for the next 3 seasons, then undoubtedly 'Yes', but as he wont, it will be tight. I can see him doing a Shearer, and retiring from International footy after the next world cup, he'll be 30, wont have the pace everyone remembers him for, and has had a history of serious injuries. Then who will he play for? :| Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Bobby Charlton 49 Gary Lineker 48 Jimmy Greaves 44 Michael Owen 38 Alan Shearer 30 Nat Lofthouse 30 Tom Finney 30 Vivian Woodward 29 Stephen Bloomer 28 David Platt 27 he will easily do it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9 Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 He has 38 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 He has 38 i know, just updated, cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Bobby Charlton 49 Gary Lineker 48 Jimmy Greaves 44 Michael Owen 39 Alan Shearer 30 Nat Lofthouse 30 Tom Finney 30 Vivian Woodward 29 Stephen Bloomer 28 David Platt 27 he will easily do it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 40 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I couldnt give a witches tit how many he scores for Engerland. If he's fit, scoring goals and playing for the toon then that is fine with me. I'm constantly shitting it when he is on the pitch in an Engerland shirt, I have visions of him snapping or twisting something.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I need to change my vote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I need to change my vote. Likewise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 10 goals away from breaking it? He'll get that easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 could also be argued that the standard of international teams in this era is better than when say greaves, or even linekar, was playing. you can't beat teams like Turkey 8-0 anymore, so shows what an achievement it is by Owen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I need to change my vote. don't yet,he'll go through a spell of being crap and you'll slag him off(nowt wrong in that,praise when they do well,slag off when they're shit,the problem is with those who have favourites/hates and won't see when some players play well/deserve there place insted of their faves) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 10 goals away from breaking it? He'll get that easily. Doesn't seem 5 minutes since Shearer was joking to Owen that he reached 30 goals quicker than Owen did. Injury permitting, he should have it beaten by the next World Cup, if not before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Yeah he definately will for me, hopefully whilst being a toon player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I need to change my vote. don't yet,he'll go through a spell of being crap and you'll slag him off(nowt wrong in that,praise when they do well,slag off when they're shit,the problem is with those who have favourites/hates and won't see when some players play well/deserve there place insted of their faves) I was joking btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I need to change my vote. don't yet,he'll go through a spell of being crap and you'll slag him off(nowt wrong in that,praise when they do well,slag off when they're s***,the problem is with those who have favourites/hates and won't see when some players play well/deserve there place insted of their faves) I was joking btw. thought you were,thats why i covered all bases Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Will he sign a new contract is an appropriate vote right now. Ashley should offer him long term contract with out any clauses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Will he sign a new contract is an appropriate vote right now. Ashley should offer him long term contract with out any clauses. Not just yet. Don't forgot we got fook all out of him for 2 whole seasons. If he can get to Jan injury free and keep playing like he now is, we should then sit down and discuss a new contract with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Kelly Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 As long as he doesn't pick up any injuries I can see him breaking the record in the next twelve months tbh. I can't believe there is any doubt that it will eventually happen! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 bit of a stat here: Michael Owen for Newcastle United 17 appearances 8 goals for England (since being at Newcastle) 14 appearances 8 goals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Will he sign a new contract is an appropriate vote right now. Ashley should offer him long term contract with out any clauses. Michael Owen is an ambitious player, if we want him to sign a contract extension then it's up to us as a club to show him we can match that ambition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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