I read his sorry tale in the Daily Mirror today, he is a complete arse. Not just insulting to Newcastle United fans, but to football supporters everywhere.
He's fairly inoffensive on the face of it. He's a bit dull, a bit beige. But he appears to have really upset a lot of people over the years and not well liked at all.
It may seem ridiculous to us down south, but if you spend any amount of time in Newcastle and the surrounding area you realise they are huge up there. On a Saturday every other bloke is wearing a Newcastle shirt. If you’re into football there, there’s only one club you’re into.
Its just their success, or lack thereof, has meant the volume of their support disappears quite quickly.
Owen played so many games as a teenager his body and pace started to desert him at 26 after the Injuries kicked in. More fool Newcastle and United giving him a big fat contract. Saying you went down in the world when you leave Real Madrid for Newcastle is like stating the Pope is a Catholic.
Just because Michael Owen doesn't shag pensioners, he's boring ! I'm pleased I know nothing about his wife. Remember he said he had never read a book since leaving school which does make him sound uneducated but he's not alone in the last book he had was full of pictures.
In Michael Owen's world it's more horses for courses.
It may seem ridiculous to us down south, but if you spend any amount of time in Newcastle and the surrounding area you realise they are huge up there. On a Saturday every other bloke is wearing a Newcastle shirt. If you’re into football there, there’s only one club you’re into.
Its just their success, or lack thereof, has meant the volume of their support disappears quite quickly.
They might have a big and passionate local support , but historically they've not been at the top for decades, other than the brief Keegan are.
It may seem ridiculous to us down south, but if you spend any amount of time in Newcastle and the surrounding area you realise they are huge up there. On a Saturday every other bloke is wearing a Newcastle shirt. If you’re into football there, there’s only one club you’re into.
Its just their success, or lack thereof, has meant the volume of their support disappears quite quickly.
They might have a big and passionate local support , but historically they've not been at the top for decades, other than the brief Keegan are.
When you think of how big they are in terms of fan base and stadium, it's surprising that they've had such a lack of success.
Not won the top division since 1927 and their last major trophy (FA Cup) was in 1955!
It may seem ridiculous to us down south, but if you spend any amount of time in Newcastle and the surrounding area you realise they are huge up there. On a Saturday every other bloke is wearing a Newcastle shirt. If you’re into football there, there’s only one club you’re into.
Its just their success, or lack thereof, has meant the volume of their support disappears quite quickly.
They might have a big and passionate local support , but historically they've not been at the top for decades, other than the brief Keegan are.
When you think of how big they are in terms of fan base and stadium, it's surprising that they've had such a lack of success.
Not won the top division since 1927 and their last major trophy (FA Cup) was in 1955!
I thought Newcastle won the Inter Cities Fairs Cup Final in 1969.
Although he sucks up to Liverpool in that quote, he was never as popular there as say, Robbie Fowler. It was felt for years that he tended to save his best for England games and treated his club career as a revenue stream. Aside from that, still the most grating voice of any commentator, in any sport, living, dead or otherwise.
Liverpool fans used to refer to him as England's Michael Owen rather than Liverpool's.
Although he sucks up to Liverpool in that quote, he was never as popular there as say, Robbie Fowler. It was felt for years that he tended to save his best for England games and treated his club career as a revenue stream. Aside from that, still the most grating voice of any commentator, in any sport, living, dead or otherwise.
Liverpool fans used to refer to him as England's Michael Owen rather than Liverpool's.
The opinions of Liverpool fans on any subject is, by default, questionable.
Love he pissed off Newcastle fans and rinsed their pockets. Poxy one city club who’s fans think they’re owed something because they sell out every week. Proper hate them.
I have absolutely no problem with Michael Owen, never let his country down and his clubs did well out of him, he got badly injured playing for England I don't believe he ever held back playing for his clubs either.
He's had the temerity to be honest, loads of ex professional footballers have said they felt like they didnt earn the money at various stages of their career
It may seem ridiculous to us down south, but if you spend any amount of time in Newcastle and the surrounding area you realise they are huge up there. On a Saturday every other bloke is wearing a Newcastle shirt. If you’re into football there, there’s only one club you’re into.
Its just their success, or lack thereof, has meant the volume of their support disappears quite quickly.
They might have a big and passionate local support , but historically they've not been at the top for decades, other than the brief Keegan are.
When you think of how big they are in terms of fan base and stadium, it's surprising that they've had such a lack of success.
Not won the top division since 1927 and their last major trophy (FA Cup) was in 1955!
I thought Newcastle won the Inter Cities Fairs Cup Final in 1969.
Although he sucks up to Liverpool in that quote, he was never as popular there as say, Robbie Fowler. It was felt for years that he tended to save his best for England games and treated his club career as a revenue stream. Aside from that, still the most grating voice of any commentator, in any sport, living, dead or otherwise.
Liverpool fans used to refer to him as England's Michael Owen rather than Liverpool's.
I have absolutely no problem with Michael Owen, never let his country down and his clubs did well out of him, he got badly injured playing for England I don't believe he ever held back playing for his clubs either.
He's had the temerity to be honest, loads of ex professional footballers have said they felt like they didnt earn the money at various stages of their career
Agree with this , but christ his boring monotone really grates
I have absolutely no problem with Michael Owen, never let his country down and his clubs did well out of him, he got badly injured playing for England I don't believe he ever held back playing for his clubs either.
He's had the temerity to be honest, loads of ex professional footballers have said they felt like they didnt earn the money at various stages of their career
Agree with this , but christ his boring monotone really grates
I remember thinking at the time that Newcastle was the wrong move for Owen and being surprised he was even going there - didn't realize he was having the same thoughts!
As others have said, the bloke suffered from way too much footballer as a teenager, he scored hist first Liverpool goal as a 17 year old kid and by the time he was just 20 had played over 100 games for Liverpool and England and already scored over 50 goals.
He gives a great interview on Sky where he says that excessive playing when he was younger meant his body never developed properly and was always prone to breaking down....we all saw the results of that.
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Not only that, he is totally wooden and boring!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFnymJDZAS8
See what I mean? Bet you couldn't watch the whole 10 minutes worth below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwq7gJlH59g
Its just their success, or lack thereof, has meant the volume of their support disappears quite quickly.
More fool Newcastle and United giving him a big fat contract. Saying you went down in the world when you leave Real Madrid for Newcastle is like stating the Pope is a Catholic.
Just because Michael Owen doesn't shag pensioners, he's boring ! I'm pleased I know nothing about his wife. Remember he said he had never read a book since leaving school which does make him sound uneducated but he's not alone in the last book he had was full of pictures.
In Michael Owen's world it's more horses for courses.
Not won the top division since 1927 and their last major trophy (FA Cup) was in 1955!
He's had the temerity to be honest, loads of ex professional footballers have said they felt like they didnt earn the money at various stages of their career
As others have said, the bloke suffered from way too much footballer as a teenager, he scored hist first Liverpool goal as a 17 year old kid and by the time he was just 20 had played over 100 games for Liverpool and England and already scored over 50 goals.
He gives a great interview on Sky where he says that excessive playing when he was younger meant his body never developed properly and was always prone to breaking down....we all saw the results of that.