bawan 0 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Newcastle United's Michael Owen admits he has not been playing to his full potential, but is confident of returning to his best. Owen struck his first Premier League goal since October when he headed home on 60 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough. The goal was Newcastle's first since Kevin Keegan's return to Tyneside, and Owen is sure that the team are close to regaining their spark. "Confidence is a big thing in football and if you are not scoring everything seems to fall away," he said in the Daily Mail. "Hopefully now I will go on a nice little run. With the players we have, Kevin will get this club moving in the right direction. "I think a few of us, myself included, have not quite played to our full potential but that spark will come with a win." Newcastle have picked up just two wins in their previous 16 league fixtures and travel to Aston Villa in their next outing on 9th February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon_army 0 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 It's gonna be another tough one this weekend. Villa won't want to lose 2 in a row and will be mighty tough to beat down there. What do you reckon? Draw or could we muster a win. Owen needs to start producing the goods consistently now more than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 8 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 We should have Beye and Faye back and perhaps Martins as well so that should give us a boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5906 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Owen needs to start shooting at goal if that spark is going to reignite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2929 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 More chance of lighting a bonfire with a box of wet safety matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 More chance of lighting a bonfire with a box of wet safety matches. Your suggestion is quite tempting actually. That goal showed that Owen is still class, his positioning and timing to get that header above all the Boro defenders was brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) More chance of lighting a bonfire with a box of wet safety matches. Your suggestion is quite tempting actually. That goal showed that Owen is still class, his positioning and timing to get that header above all the Boro defenders was brilliant. Quite excited by what he might be able to do for us for the first time. Bit confused by the headline though, do you 'ignite' a spark? I thought you created a spark to ignite a flame? Where's the article from? I'd like to contact the editor and have someone fired. Edited February 4, 2008 by Happy Face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norbert Colon 0 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 More chance of lighting a bonfire with a box of wet safety matches. Your suggestion is quite tempting actually. That goal showed that Owen is still class, his positioning and timing to get that header above all the Boro defenders was brilliant. Quite excited by what he might be able to do for us for the first time. Bit confused by the headline though, do you 'ignite' a spark? I thought you created a spark to ignite a flame? Where's the article from? I'd like to contact the editor and have someone fired. Rightly so, the headline is nonsense, he should be flogged before sacked imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Owen was just never going to to be a great success in a non-productive hoofball team, even the Owen of 1998ish. A nice functional set of wingers, some help from the fullbacks, a quality creative midfielder and someone that gels with him up front and he'd still be a different player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2929 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 More chance of lighting a bonfire with a box of wet safety matches. Your suggestion is quite tempting actually. That goal showed that Owen is still class, his positioning and timing to get that header above all the Boro defenders was brilliant. Then please do it. End of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Is it not a bontfire? Otherwise why's it called a 'bonty'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2929 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Is it not a bontfire? Otherwise why's it called a 'bonty'? Because someone can't spell or likes to insert the t & q's where they shouldn't. bon·fire /ˈbɒnˌfaɪər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[bon-fahyuhr] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1. a large fire built in the open air, for warmth, entertainment, or celebration, to burn leaves, garbage, etc., or as a signal. 2. any fire built in the open. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Origin: 1375–1425; late ME bone fire, i.e., a fire with bones for fuel] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Is it not a bontfire? Otherwise why's it called a 'bonty'? Never heard it called a 'bonty' like. A 'bonnie', aye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1054 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Is it not a bontfire? Otherwise why's it called a 'bonty'? Never heard it called a 'bonty' like. A 'bonnie', aye. Bondy down here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Must be a mackem / smog thing then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Bonnie? Bondie? They're basically the kind of words used by people who don't toast their bread for soldiers. Makes me sick to my stomach even thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I was misrepresented there like. The only time I wouldn't toast my soldiers is if it was nice crusty baguette-type bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontoasey 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 with the right service Owen will be lethal in front of goal, its a fact, it aint rocket science. I still have the faith in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 with the right service Owen will be lethal in front of goal, its a fact, it aint rocket science. I still have the faith in him. He hasn't looked lethal when he's had chances so far. Obviously he'd score more with better service but I think he's nothing more than a slightly better than average Premier League forward these days. Hasn't got enough to his game to be owt special any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I do think that Owen has lost a lot of his game. However, let's look at Sunday: NUFC's first 'goal' disallowed; Owen is the man in the position to score. NUFC's second 'goal' disallowed (the corner that went out then in): Owen is the man in the position to score. NUFC's only goal of the game; Owen scores. A great chance to make it 2 - 0, when the ball is cut back to near the penalty spot; Owen is the man in the postion to score. The above examples show he does have this knack of being in the right place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I do think that Owen has lost a lot of his game. However, let's look at Sunday: NUFC's first 'goal' disallowed; Owen is the man in the position to score. NUFC's second 'goal' disallowed (the corner that went out then in): Owen is the man in the position to score. NUFC's only goal of the game; Owen scores. A great chance to make it 2 - 0, when the ball is cut back to near the penalty spot; Owen is the man in the postion to score. The above examples show he does have this knack of being in the right place. Aye, although the corner was about 3 foot out so I think Boro had stopped playing. He also 'scored' against Man Utd. He's still looked very ordinary and hasn't looked remotely like creating a goal for himself. I'm not saying he's shit by any means but he needs it 'on a plate'. Also, people go on about how he'd do this that and the other if he was playing for Arsenal, Man Utd. or whoever. Would he shite, he'd be lucky to make their bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I do think that Owen has lost a lot of his game. However, let's look at Sunday: NUFC's first 'goal' disallowed; Owen is the man in the position to score. NUFC's second 'goal' disallowed (the corner that went out then in): Owen is the man in the position to score. NUFC's only goal of the game; Owen scores. A great chance to make it 2 - 0, when the ball is cut back to near the penalty spot; Owen is the man in the postion to score. The above examples show he does have this knack of being in the right place. Aye, although the corner was about 3 foot out so I think Boro had stopped playing. He also 'scored' against Man Utd. He's still looked very ordinary and hasn't looked remotely like creating a goal for himself. I'm not saying he's shit by any means but he needs it 'on a plate'. Also, people go on about how he'd do this that and the other if he was playing for Arsenal, Man Utd. or whoever. Would he shite, he'd be lucky to make their bench. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I do think that Owen has lost a lot of his game. However, let's look at Sunday: NUFC's first 'goal' disallowed; Owen is the man in the position to score. NUFC's second 'goal' disallowed (the corner that went out then in): Owen is the man in the position to score. NUFC's only goal of the game; Owen scores. A great chance to make it 2 - 0, when the ball is cut back to near the penalty spot; Owen is the man in the postion to score. The above examples show he does have this knack of being in the right place. Aye, although the corner was about 3 foot out so I think Boro had stopped playing. He also 'scored' against Man Utd. He's still looked very ordinary and hasn't looked remotely like creating a goal for himself. I'm not saying he's shit by any means but he needs it 'on a plate'. Also, people go on about how he'd do this that and the other if he was playing for Arsenal, Man Utd. or whoever. Would he shite, he'd be lucky to make their bench. If he were playing for Arsenal or Man U he'd likely have scored 2-3 times as many goals in the number of games he has played though. Owen is a bit of a chicken and egg situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Yeah but no but yeah but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Owen wouldn't get a game for Arsenal or Man U as he's far too slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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