bawan 0 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 MICHAEL OWEN'S Premier League commitment was last night called into question by Wigan chief Dave Whelan. The striker is desperately looking for a top-flight club after being relegated with Newcastle. But Whelan wondered if Owen still has the bottle. He said: "Would we be interested in him? No. Firstly, his wages are too expensive. Then has he got the urge, the bottle and drive to do what the Premier League wants you to do? It's a big question." Owen's contract with Newcastle ends this month. His agents have sent out a glossy 34-page brochure to various clubs - but not Wigan - reminding them of how good the England striker, 29, has been. Whelan added: "He has been a great player. But he's looking a bit injury-prone. That's only my opinion. Everton and Liverpool might think differently. "For us to pay someone over £25,000 a week is a hell of a lot. His wages will have to come down. "I'm not criticising the lad. He has been a magnificent player and can still do a hell of a job for somebody. "Anyway, I would think he will want to go to a much bigger club than Wigan." Whelan DID try to buy Owen four years ago when he was frozen out by Real Madrid. The striker joined the Toon instead for £16million. Whelan explained: "When I tried to sign him I wanted him to be available to play for England. It was the World Cup. "I was thinking about Wigan to a degree but I wanted England to benefit from Michael Owen." I wish Dave Whelan would just shut the fuck up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4297 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I wish Dave Whelan would just shut the fuck up! he's right though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I love the bit about about £25,000 a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6369 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Dave Whelan is spot on. Although he does have a tendancy to pull apart anything that is remotely connected to Mike Ashley for obvious reasons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Dave Whelan is spot on. Although he does have a tendancy to pull apart anything that is remotely connected to Mike Ashley for obvious reasons... Must be absolutely loving all this like. Don't blame him either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N17 0 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) He tried to sign owen from R Madrid!!! Edited June 17, 2009 by N17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 He tried to sign owen from R Madrid!!! Thought it was common knowledge. They'd just been promoted. There was plenty in the press about it although I don't think they were ever considered a serious destination for him at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 17340 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I wish Whelan would fuck off the old wanker. Stop fucking sticking his nose into other stuff the Red Rosed CUNT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) I wish Whelan would fuck off the old wanker. Stop fucking sticking his nose into other stuff the Red Rosed CUNT It's not like Owen is our business any more tbh. Wigan's probably one of the places his agent has been targetting too. Edited June 17, 2009 by alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6369 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 He tried to sign owen from R Madrid!!! Thought it was common knowledge. They'd just been promoted. There was plenty in the press about it although I don't think they were ever considered a serious destination for him at the time. Didn't they offer the same amount as Liverpool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13918 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 In the end Wigan might have been a better destination for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Dave Whelan is spot on. Although he does have a tendancy to pull apart anything that is remotely connected to Mike Ashley for obvious reasons... Must be absolutely loving all this like. Don't blame him either. I can imagine the calls now.... Mike? its Dave, Dave Whelan....just wondering mate, when the Toon play here next seas......oh fuck! shit sorry mate I forgot. Anyway when you go to Blackpool, do you want to call in for a coffee? tea? coca cola? shiiiiit sorry done it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4297 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Dave Whelan is spot on. Although he does have a tendancy to pull apart anything that is remotely connected to Mike Ashley for obvious reasons... Must be absolutely loving all this like. Don't blame him either. I can imagine the calls now.... Mike? its Dave, Dave Whelan....just wondering mate, when the Toon play here next seas......oh fuck! shit sorry mate I forgot. Anyway when you go to Blackpool, do you want to call in for a coffee? tea? coca cola? shiiiiit sorry done it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13918 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 ''How are you doing for money Mike?'' ''Sorry to hear that'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 20234 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) i would take a lot of pleasure in seeing owen go to a club like wigan and then them releasing him because he isn't up to it anymore. knowing our luck though he will rediscover his form next season and earn an england recall Edited June 17, 2009 by Dr Gloom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 i would take a lot of pleasure in seeing owen go to a club like wigan and then them releasing him because he isn't up to it anymore. knowing our luck though he will rediscover his form next season and earn an england recall At least take faith in the fact hes not going to knock a hat-trick in against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBass 2353 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 i would take a lot of pleasure in seeing owen go to a club like wigan and then them releasing him because he isn't up to it anymore. knowing our luck though he will rediscover his form next season and earn an england recall At least take faith in the fact hes not going to knock a hat-trick in against us. Unless we get some freakishly unlucky cup draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 In the end Wigan might have been a better destination for him! And us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 He probably put it down somewhere in the Betfair box at Ascot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12941 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Judging from this alleged brochure, I think he's finally lost his mind tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Mikey looking shifty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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