Paul 0 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.a...l=football_home Latics tried for Owen by Mark Buckingham - created on 2 Sep 2005 Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed the club tried to sign Michael Owen. Reports last week suggested the Premiership new boys had made an audacious bid to land the England international from Real Madrid. Owen spoke to The Latics before opting to return to The Premiership with Newcastle United, who spent a club record £16 million on the striker. The Latics had been desperate to secure a new forward before the transfer deadline and Owen was among the targets for Paul Jewell. Though Owen snubbed the chance to move to The JJB Stadium, he called Whelan to offer his gratitude for Wigan's interest. Whelan was delighted to be able to speak to the former Liverpool ace and insists the plan to sign Owen was not merely a publicity stunt. "Michael rang to say thanks for trying to sign him," said Whelan. "He joined Newcastle but we did everything in our power to try to bring him to The JJB Stadium. "Ringing up was a wonderful gesture. He made time to speak to me once he made it clear he was going to Tyneside. "Our move was not a publicity stunt. I was even prepared to put a clause in that would allow him to move at Christmas." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Fair play to them, they've tried to go for some big targets, they were rejected but they showed some ambition and willingness to gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 27260 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Whelan knew he had no chance and despite what he says it was a PR stunt, if Dean Windass is turning them down then what chance did they really think they had of signing Owen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Whelan knew he had no chance and despite what he says it was a PR stunt 27166[/snapback] People said that of Shepherd over Owen as well for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emre 0 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 And our fans thought Freddy was on something when the bid rumours emerged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 20277 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 a bit like us trying for ronaldo. never going to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBass 2357 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 (edited) You can't win the lottery if you don't buy a ticket. Edited September 2, 2005 by MrBass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 They're getting like bloody Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 They're getting like bloody Everton. 27242[/snapback] Except they didn't finish fourth in the Premiership last season and didn't reach the third Champion's League qualifying round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperor_k 1 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 At leat they tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 87 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 At leat they tried. 27246[/snapback] hope you're not getting a sly dig in at Sunderland? They not only tried but signed that proven goalscorer Jon Stead. hehe you've gotta feel for them! A few small miles for man, a few huge chasms for football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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