manorpark Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 This is an excellent statement from Michael Owen. It does not matter who wrote/co-wrote it. It contains the right 'detail' about why he is staying (Allardyce / Ashley Takeover / Training Methods / Ambition of Club, etc etc). As a side-issue, this statement actually tells us from the 'inside' (what we were mostly thinking from the outside anyway) that this great club (in our view) is currently completing the final transformations needed to become a perennially top ("really great") club. The timing of the statement and the so-called real reasons for it have been criticised in the usual way, by the usual suspects on here. It really does not matter if you (critics/cynics) are right - you may be - because in the real world, it is the END PRODUCT that matters most. That end product is that we now have an almost-new (Top Class) "signing", motivated to play for us . . . . . . called Michael Owen! For now, he needs to do no more than start banging in the goals and celebrating with us at St James' when he does it!! Any contract re-negotiations can and will follow, at the right time. In a close season of continuing BIG (good) news - this news ranks alongside the Ashley takeover and the realisation of the quality of the Allardyce appointment - as the JOINT BEST NEWS! Criticise that, if you can (but think about it first). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Shearer 9 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I'm quit tired at the moment so I will keep my posts short, straight, and to the point rather than going into this in detail. Basically OWEN = POO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Not really bothered about Owen if he gets another injury but what will happen to oba now? owen stays then where will oba play? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Verlaine Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Not really bothered about Owen if he gets another injury but what will happen to oba now? owen stays then where will oba play? Emirates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Sorry I am not convinced at all, the timing just suggests its been well planned, do it now and it looks like he is more into the club after the training camp. I still think he would leap to Man ure if they do bid.. Don't get me wrong though, i want him to stay and am happy he has at last spoken about it, even only if it kills the endless speculation on here. I am just not 100% convinced he means it.. Means what? That he wants to stay? aye, being happy to stay does not mean he wants to just he has no others offers. Proberbly. Nothing wrong with that though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Okay my bad, little bit more convinced now after reading the full article, I had only read the snippet on the SSN site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Not really bothered about Owen if he gets another injury but what will happen to oba now? owen stays then where will oba play? Emirates. i wouldnt want oba to leave but £13million would be a good price making £3million i just think hes got more to give in a black and white shirt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFunk Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Owen can't win. People have been harping on all summer for him to make a statement along these lines, and now that he has you've got people going "Yeah, WHATEVER Michael. You're only saying that cos no one else wants you." Honestly, some of our fans are the biggest wankers going. This precious attitude we have where we think every player that plays for us has to absolutely fall in love with the club the same way we as fans have. Just be happy to have a player of his calibre here tbh. nail on the head. not just randomly on the head....but that precise spot +/- 0.01 nano inches on the head! fuckin hell some of the people on here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guinness Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Good news as far as I'm concerned, Owen is a top striker and him staying can only benefit us next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ridzuan Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 The most interesting part of the article is where he confirms that Big Sam has brought his backroom staff with him. Speaking of backroom staff,does anyone knows if Steve Round has officially join us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamesyJazz Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Fantastic to read that Owen is commited to the shirt and club for the coming season. Christ!I'd actually forgotten what it was like to feel even a modicom of optimism during pre season.This time I'm on a totall high and enjoying every fekin second of it!! Roll on the start of the season lads,with the set up that is now in place and the mind set that SA has brought to the club we will be successful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Owen can't win. People have been harping on all summer for him to make a statement along these lines, and now that he has you've got people going "Yeah, WHATEVER Michael. You're only saying that cos no one else wants you." Honestly, some of our fans are the biggest wankers going. This precious attitude we have where we think every player that plays for us has to absolutely fall in love with the club the same way we as fans have. Just be happy to have a player of his calibre here tbh. Nail on the f**king head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Owen can't win. People have been harping on all summer for him to make a statement along these lines, and now that he has you've got people going "Yeah, WHATEVER Michael. You're only saying that cos no one else wants you." Honestly, some of our fans are the biggest wankers going. This precious attitude we have where we think every player that plays for us has to absolutely fall in love with the club the same way we as fans have. Just be happy to have a player of his calibre here tbh. Nail on the f**king head. I just think peopled are irked because it took him so long to quash the rumours. Glad he finally did, though. Stay healthy, Mickey! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WalkervilleMag Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 he's going to have a very good season i feel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Verlaine Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 The most interesting part of the article is where he confirms that Big Sam has brought his backroom staff with him. Speaking of backroom staff,does anyone knows if Steve Round has officially join us? Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Owen can't win. People have been harping on all summer for him to make a statement along these lines, and now that he has you've got people going "Yeah, WHATEVER Michael. You're only saying that cos no one else wants you." Honestly, some of our fans are the biggest wankers going. This precious attitude we have where we think every player that plays for us has to absolutely fall in love with the club the same way we as fans have. Just be happy to have a player of his calibre here tbh. Nail on the f**king head. I said when he signed that I did not expect him to love the club, the club in his heart is Liverpool, what I want from him is passion and dedication and only now has he shown anything like that. How ever I still feel he would leave us if Man Ure offered the £9mill to activate his get out Clause.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Invicta_Toon Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 chairman says to Owen put up or shut up - no comment from little mickey chairman slags Owen's agent off in public - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Owen gans for a swim in Austria - Owen turns into fucking Shakespeare my fucking arse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 So what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 chairman says to Owen put up or shut up - no comment from little mickey chairman slags Owen's agent off in public - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Owen gans for a swim in Austria - Owen turns into f****** Shakespeare my f****** arse mackems.gif mackems.gif mackems.gif mackems.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 chairman says to Owen put up or shut up - no comment from little mickey chairman slags Owen's agent off in public - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Owen gans for a swim in Austria - Owen turns into f****** Shakespeare my f****** arse He's got a point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 chairman says to Owen put up or shut up - no comment from little mickey chairman slags Owen's agent off in public - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Owen gans for a swim in Austria - Owen turns into f****** Shakespeare my f****** arse I will just amend your post slightly, in the interests of accuracy: I am actually speaking out of my f****** arse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Invicta_Toon Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 chairman says to Owen put up or shut up - no comment from little mickey chairman slags Owen's agent off in public - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Owen gans for a swim in Austria - Owen turns into f****** Shakespeare my f****** arse I will just amend your post slightly, in the interests of accuracy: I am actually speaking out of my f****** arse I'm amazed you can go a whole post without a CAPITAL LETTER ASHLEY WANKFEST Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 chairman says to Owen put up or shut up - no comment from little mickey chairman slags Owen's agent off in public - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Allardyce claims he can't stop Owen leaving - no comment from little mickey Owen gans for a swim in Austria - Owen turns into f****** Shakespeare my f****** arse I will just amend your post slightly, in the interests of accuracy: I am actually speaking out of my f****** arse I'm amazed you can go a whole post without a CAPITAL LETTER ASHLEY WANKFEST Sorry about the occasional CAPITALS , I am just getting carried away a bit by this so-much-better close season! But, can I just ask you - are you optimistic (feeling positive) about anything that is currently happening at the club at the moment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 If Owen wants to convince everyone that he does want to stay then there is one thing he can do that will show that 100%, and thats sign a new contract, same wages the lot but without the get out clause!!! Actions speak louder than words, contracts speak louder than anything!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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