Happy Face 29 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Only thing I'd say is that people on the radio etc. were going on about Owen being the out-and-out goal scorer Man Utd have been lacking for some time but I don't think he can play that role any more. Other than that, meh. Aye - there was a couple of Manc fans ringing into Talksport this morning claiming that he's an awesome player who's been made to look shit by NUFC Ohhhh they've a lot to learn. Sadly though they haven't done what we did and stick him on a huge retainer on the basis of his past abilities You just know the same people would've been saying he was shit/fucked/finished 48 hours ago if you'd asked them. I think he's a better player than he's looked in the last 6 months (then again, I'm a better player than he's looked in the last 6 months) but he's still a shadow of his former self. I think if this is true he'll be a useful squad player more than anything else. Aye but being a 'useful squad player' will not get him a place in Capello's 22. He'd have been better off going to Everton IMO if he's primary objective is to play in the World Cup. Who's he behind now that Tevez and Ronaldo have gone? Berbatov, Rooney....that 11 year old who likes scoring in injury time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6307 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Only thing I'd say is that people on the radio etc. were going on about Owen being the out-and-out goal scorer Man Utd have been lacking for some time but I don't think he can play that role any more. Other than that, meh. Aye - there was a couple of Manc fans ringing into Talksport this morning claiming that he's an awesome player who's been made to look shit by NUFC Ohhhh they've a lot to learn. Sadly though they haven't done what we did and stick him on a huge retainer on the basis of his past abilities You just know the same people would've been saying he was shit/fucked/finished 48 hours ago if you'd asked them. I think he's a better player than he's looked in the last 6 months (then again, I'm a better player than he's looked in the last 6 months) but he's still a shadow of his former self. I think if this is true he'll be a useful squad player more than anything else. Aye but being a 'useful squad player' will not get him a place in Capello's 22. He'd have been better off going to Everton IMO if he's primary objective is to play in the World Cup. Who's he behind now that Tevez and Ronaldo have gone? Berbatov, Rooney....that 11 year old who likes scoring in injury time. I don't think Owen will be the only striker they buy over the summer. Aside from that I expect they'll start with him and Rooney, Owen won't score for a couple of games and he'll be replaced in the pecking order by Berbatov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I think he'll just concentrate on Man Utd (and take the England call-up happily if that ever happens) because he's never won the league before and now he has a great chance of doing so over the next few years if he does well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 You just know the same people would've been saying he was shit/fucked/finished 48 hours ago if you'd asked them. I think he's a better player than he's looked in the last 6 months (then again, I'm a better player than he's looked in the last 6 months) but he's still a shadow of his former self. I think if this is true he'll be a useful squad player more than anything else. Fergie is a manager what does he know? It will be quite interesting to see though......... what is actually left of Owen as a footballer, is he as rubbish as some think, or with a good team around him (as opposed to our ) is there still a quality (if ageing) player in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6307 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 You just know the same people would've been saying he was shit/fucked/finished 48 hours ago if you'd asked them. I think he's a better player than he's looked in the last 6 months (then again, I'm a better player than he's looked in the last 6 months) but he's still a shadow of his former self. I think if this is true he'll be a useful squad player more than anything else. Fergie is a manager what does he know? It will be quite interesting to see though......... what is actually left of Owen as a footballer, is he as rubbish as some think, or with a good team around him (as opposed to our ) is there still a quality (if ageing) player in there. Can't polish a turd though (as he proved with Bosnich and Blanc). Think this could well end up in the same situation. Scousers are loving this mind - they all hate Owen as they see he as a mercenary bastard. They're all hoping he goes there and falls on his arse big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 You just know the same people would've been saying he was shit/fucked/finished 48 hours ago if you'd asked them. I think he's a better player than he's looked in the last 6 months (then again, I'm a better player than he's looked in the last 6 months) but he's still a shadow of his former self. I think if this is true he'll be a useful squad player more than anything else. Fergie is a manager what does he know? It will be quite interesting to see though......... what is actually left of Owen as a footballer, is he as rubbish as some think, or with a good team around him (as opposed to our ) is there still a quality (if ageing) player in there. Can't polish a turd though (as he proved with Bosnich and Blanc). Think this could well end up in the same situation. Scousers are loving this mind - they all hate Owen as they see he as a mercenary bastard. They're all hoping he goes there and falls on his arse big time. You are aren't you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I might get a tenner on my earlier tongue in cheek prediction of World Cup 2010 top scorer. I'll take that bet. I'll give you 10-1 in fact ....I would if Capello wasn't in charge. He hasn't got Fergie's vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8870 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Tbh, the bitterness in this thread is unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Flintoff 0 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Tbh, the bitterness in this thread is unbelievable. Course it is. The twat arsed around doing nothing watching us get relegated, while getting paid ridiculous amounts of money. Now he gets a move to the biggest club in the world while we sit in the second tier. Fair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Tbh, the bitterness in this thread is unbelievable. I think it's distasteful but not surprising in the least. Inevitable in fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen 0 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Will do a good job for them as a squad player for the league. Will also help in the Champions League with the home grown players rule I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6434 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 (edited) The fact he said nothing as our captain when we were relegated says it all. I reckon he was one of the one's referenced in my sig. Will be interesting to hear his press conference. Edited July 3, 2009 by trophyshy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12767 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 The fact he said nothing as our captain when we were relegated says it all. I reckon he was one of the one's referenced in my sig. Will be interesting to hear his press conference. "I'm glad to have signed for...this team. Do I get an England call-up now?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Man U losing Ronaldo and gaining Michael 'lucky charm' Owen almost guarantees they will win nowt next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 The fact he said nothing as our captain when we were relegated says it all. I reckon he was one of the one's referenced in my sig. Will be interesting to hear his press conference. I'm sure all would have been forgiven if only he'd said he was "gutted". Get a grip man. Any time any player opens his mouth I invariably want to take a fork to his eye. As our top scorer he's got far less to be ashamed of than many others at the club. What use would a "sorry" be from Owen? The man primarily responsible for our relegation apologised and he's still a cunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 He looked like he didn't give a fuck in the way David Gower looked like he didn't give a fuck, which doesn't neccessarily mean he didn't in those last weeks. Whereas Martins, for example, created the impression of caring, when he'd been taking the piss out of the club for months by not training, feigning injury etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6434 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 The fact he said nothing as our captain when we were relegated says it all. I reckon he was one of the one's referenced in my sig. Will be interesting to hear his press conference. I'm sure all would have been forgiven if only he'd said he was "gutted". Get a grip man. Any time any player opens his mouth I invariably want to take a fork to his eye. As our top scorer he's got far less to be ashamed of than many others at the club. What use would a "sorry" be from Owen? The man primarily responsible for our relegation apologised and he's still a cunt. Fuck off tbh. something would have been better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Maybe hes a jinx, so if history repeats itself they'll sign him, a little later be taken over by the owner of Aldi who will sack Ferguson, bring in the ghost of George Best to manage them only to fuck him over by having Bill Shankly oversee all transfers. Voila relegation and oblivion. dry.gif You can but hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 The fact he said nothing as our captain when we were relegated says it all. I reckon he was one of the one's referenced in my sig. Will be interesting to hear his press conference. I'm sure all would have been forgiven if only he'd said he was "gutted". Get a grip man. Any time any player opens his mouth I invariably want to take a fork to his eye. As our top scorer he's got far less to be ashamed of than many others at the club. What use would a "sorry" be from Owen? The man primarily responsible for our relegation apologised and he's still a cunt. Fuck off tbh. something would have been better than nothing. would have been something to give him stick for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6434 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 probably. you can still fuck off though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniffer 0 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Although I don't want to see it, I still think Owen will score goals in a good team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Although I don't want to see it, I still think Owen will score goals in a good team. Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Be interesting to see how many games his fragile body can manage next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 86 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Be interesting to see how many games his fragile body can manage next season about 20 he'll be used as an impact sub if at all. wonder what his wages will be eh? pay as you play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespaws 0 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Noises down here are that it's £60k/game plus a payment for each goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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