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[Freddy Adu]

Michael Owen
Personal information
Full name	Michael James Owen
Date of birth	December 14, 1979 (1979-12-14) (age 27)
Place of birth	Chester, England
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Playing position	Striker
Club information
Current club	Newcastle United
Number	10
Youth clubs
1991–1996	Liverpool
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1996–2004 2004–2005 2005–	Liverpool Real Madrid Newcastle United	216 (118) 034 0(13) 018 00(8)
National team2
1997 2006–2007 1998–	England U21 England B England	001 00(1) 002 00(0) 085 0(40)

[Amo-te Benfica]

Newcastle and England striker Michael Owen is to undergo a hernia operation in Germany on Friday, according to Sky Sports News.
The news comes as a major setback to both Magpies manager Sam Allardyce and England boss Steve McClaren.


Owen must now be rated very doubtful for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Estonia and Russia on 13th and 17th October.
The former Liverpool forward was instrumental in the recent Group E victories over Israel and Russia at Wembley, scoring three times in the back-to-back 3-0 victories.


Owen has been dogged by injuries since moving to St James' Park from Real Madrid, suffering a broken metatarsal in December 2005 before damaging his cruciate knee ligaments in the World Cup.
McClaren is already expected to be without Emile Heskey after the Wigan striker, who impressed on his return to the international scene alongside Owen, underwent surgery on his metatarsal injury.


But Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is available again having recovered from the foot fracture he sustained on the opening day of the season.



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[D. Stankovic]

Sucks for him, he has been into injuries for ages, hope he gets better, and of course a fast heal.

[04liamj]

Yep, went to the Arsenal Game in mid-wwek, and was gutted when i heard he wasnt starting, best luck to him

[GloriousReds]

MICHAEL OWEN’S rift with Sam Allardyce deepened yesterday when the England striker refused to apologise to his Toon boss.

Owen denies he is gambling with his Newcastle career by rushing back from a major op to play for England against Estonia on Saturday.

In a clear message to Allardyce, defiant Owen said: “I’m not going to apologise for wanting to play for England.”





Owen also insisted he WAS ready to start for Newcastle against Everton on Sunday — but it was Allardyce’s choice to make him a sub.

Owen, 27, said: “Being on the bench was the manager’s decision. It was a decision I respected but I was definitely available to start.”

Allardyce last week expressed concern about Owen rushing back too quickly after a double hernia op.

But Owen said: “If anything I’ve always pushed, even when I have been hurt, to play for my club, my country.

“Your career is so short and I’m hungry to play in any game and score any goal. So to get labelled as someone who’s ‘Just trying to do this to play for England’ is wrong.”

Frank Lampard and Shaun Wright -Phillips are available after injury for Saturday’s Euro 2008 qualifier at Wembley.

And Owen clearly feels he has been singled out unfairly.

He said: “Looking at other examples, Shaun had a hamstring injury, not played for a couple of games and he is fit for England.”

The Sun revealed tensions between Owen and Allardyce have simmered for nearly two years. But Owen said: “I have no problems with the manager.”

[GloriousReds]

MICHAEL OWEN’S rift with Sam Allardyce deepened yesterday when the England striker refused to apologise to his Toon boss.


Owen denies he is gambling with his Newcastle career by rushing back from a major op to play for England against Estonia on Saturday.


In a clear message to Allardyce, defiant Owen said: “I’m not going to apologise for wanting to play for England.”






Owen also insisted he WAS ready to start for Newcastle against Everton on Sunday — but it was Allardyce’s choice to make him a sub.


Owen, 27, said: “Being on the bench was the manager’s decision. It was a decision I respected but I was definitely available to start.”


Allardyce last week expressed concern about Owen rushing back too quickly after a double hernia op.


But Owen said: “If anything I’ve always pushed, even when I have been hurt, to play for my club, my country.


“Your career is so short and I’m hungry to play in any game and score any goal. So to get labelled as someone who’s ‘Just trying to do this to play for England’ is wrong.”


Frank Lampard and Shaun Wright -Phillips are available after injury for Saturday’s Euro 2008 qualifier at Wembley.


And Owen clearly feels he has been singled out unfairly.


He said: “Looking at other examples, Shaun had a hamstring injury, not played for a couple of games and he is fit for England.”


The Sun revealed tensions between Owen and Allardyce have simmered for nearly two years. But Owen said: “I have no problems with the manager.”

[Freddy Adu]

Newcastle's Owen angry with England row

Newcastle striker Michael Owen insists he's not putting England ahead of his club career.

"People who label me as someone who is just trying to do this or that are wrong," he argued. "I have always pushed myself. I have played when I have been hurt for club and country. My career is short, so I am hungry to play every game and score every goal.

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"I just cannot fathom the way things have snowballed. I thought people would think it was fantastic that I had got back in eight days. I thought they would be talking about how I had gone through the pain barrier to get back so quickly.

"Instead, it has been turned into a negative. Maybe the speed of my recovery has contributed to people thinking it cannot be right.

"If I was only interested in playing for England, I would not have bust a gut to get myself fit and be available for Sunday."

Although a succession of injuries have restricted Owen to just 17 starts for Newcastle so far, nine goals emphasise his value to manager Sam Allardyce.

Yet, he still cannot understand why such a fuss is being made of his presence with the England squad when other players' international commitments are not being questioned at all.

"It was the manager's decision to put me on the bench on Sunday but I was definitely up for starting," he said.

"I look around for other examples and I see Shaun Wright-Phillips. He has missed a couple of games with a hamstring injury but he is fit for England. And I saw John Toshack talking about Craig Bellamy possibly being available for Wales' game next Wednesday. He has had the same injury as me but no-one seems to be mentioning that.

"I would play in any game, for Newcastle or England, and I thought pushing myself to get back on Sunday the way I did would have dispelled any thoughts that I was just trying to get myself right for England.

"I know I am under the spotlight but it has got to be fair."

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[GloriousReds]

BOBBY CHARLTON insists he will be happy to hand over the record of England’s leading scorer to Michael Owen.


The Manchester United legend notched 49 times for his country during his 106-cap career.


But Owen, 27, has now got 40 to his name and will be looking to close the gap even further in the two games over the next week.




And Sir Bobby is full of admiration for what Owen has achieved for the Three Lions since he burst onto the scene nine years ago.


He said: “Just now Michael is certain to beat my record as long as he keeps fit and does not get any injuries and that pleases me immensely because he’s a great little player.


“He’s a proven goalscorer and is sure to score more England goals than me and I certainly have no grudge as he’s a superb striker.”


Charlton is also impressed by Owen’s comeback from cruciate knee damage sustained last year.


Sir Bobby added: “I admire anyone who has bounced back from a career-threatening injury.


“I never had a serious injury so I don’t know what it’s like but it must have been lousy.


“And I’m pleased he is working very hard and making the England team tick again.”

[GloriousReds]

MICHAEL OWEN has made a career from shooting with his feet.


Yesterday, however, he showed he can be just as sharp with his tongue.


Angered by accusations that he is more interested in England than Newcastle, strike star Owen came out with all guns blazing.






He rubbished suggestions that he was risking his fitness for his club by playing for his country.


And he insisted he will always put his body on the line — no matter what shirt he is wearing.


Owen, 27, fumed: “If anything, I’ve always pushed — even when I have been hurt — to play for my club or my country. Your career is so short and I’m hungry to play in any game and score any goal. That’s the case with me.”


The Newcastle forward is clearly hurt by the whispering campaign which has questioned his motives for a return to playing so soon after a double hernia op.


It took him just eight days to go from operating theatre to the pitch at St James’ Park last Sunday.


He explained in detail his recovery and his frustration that it should be seen as negative — especially as he scored the winning goal for the Magpies against Everton.


Owen said: “The injury is no longer. I flew over a week last Thursday, had the operation on Friday. Went home on Saturday morning. Walking on Sunday, jogging on Monday.


“I did everything — sprints, blasting balls — on Thursday, trained Friday and Saturday with the team and was obviously available for Sunday.


“By Thursday the injury was obviously fine, I could continue playing just like the surgeon said I would be able to. I was available.


“The manager could have started me but he put me on the bench. I came on, played quarter of an hour. I’m fit.


“I can’t fathom any of it out, really. Sky TV even went to the lengths of going out to Germany to interview the surgeon. She said on TV exactly what has happened. Somewhere along the line, people have gone the opposite way, questioning the surgeon.


“It is strange that people ask the questions when you have a specialist who has done thousands and thousands of operations who is saying I could be back in a matter of a few days.



“If it was not the case I would not have pushed myself as hard as I did to be available for selection on Sunday.


“Considering I pushed myself to play in a record time for Newcastle that should dispel any doubts that I was just getting myself right for England.


“Everyone knows I will burst a gut to play in any game, for Newcastle or England.


“I am just disappointed with the way things have snowballed in a certain way. I thought people would say how has he got back in eight days, that’s fantastic. They’d be talking about how I’d gone through the pain barrier to get back so quickly.


“But people have turned it into a negative, saying ‘you’ve only done it for England’. You can’t ever win.”


Owen is used to it. He recalled a story from his Liverpool days when the Anfield faithful failed to adopt him straight away and the way Jamie Carragher explained it.


Owen added: “The label has carried with me since I was at Liverpool.


“It was then that I scored a goal for England in the World Cup in 98 and it was at such an early age.


“At the time Liverpool were coming fourth or fifth in the league and my room-mate was Jamie Carragher. His family are all Liverpool or Everton fans, in the thick of things in the city.




I'LL B OK ... Owen returns for England in the
B clash against Albania at Burnley in May
“He said then, ‘It’s because you made your name with England, people associate you with England. Until you win something with Liverpool, they will think you are England’s player as opposed to Liverpool’s’.


“That label has probably stuck with me through my career and that’s unfortunate.


“Until we won the Treble at Liverpool — then I definitely had a warmth from the fans.”


The England fans who pack Wembley on Saturday for the Euro 2008 Group E showdown will give Owen a hero’s welcome — especially after his scoring feats in the last two qualifiers.


Against Russia last month, he hit the magic 40 mark in terms of goals for his country. Yet he insists he is not yet thinking of closing in on Bobby Charlton’s all-time record of 49 for the Three Lions.


The Toon hitman said: “It’s in the back of my mind but not the forefront.


“The forefront is qualifying for the Euro 2008 finals next summer.”


A trip to Switzerland and Austria would go some way to making up for lost time after his disastrous World Cup last year — when he was carried off during England’s final group match, against Sweden.


He added: “I sat back and watched the first half of the qualifying campaign with itchy feet and a brace around my knee and I’ve been wanting to get out there. It’s great to play.”


England and Newcastle should be thankful.

[GloriousReds]

SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON will plead with his board to sign Michael Owen in January.


The Newcastle striker has been rowing with boss Sam Allardyce about whether he is fit to play two games for England in four days after recent operations.


Manchester City manager Eriksson hopes to capitalise on the unrest with a bid but Owen’s fee could be a whopping £15million plus £110,000-a-week wages.


That could be too much cash for former England boss Eriksson, even though he has been told by owner Thaksin Shinawatra there will be cash available in January.


Owen, 27, has failed to settle on Tyneside and the fans have never truly taken to him.


They feel he would have rather returned to Liverpool or signed with another big English club when he joined Toon for £16m from Real Madrid in 2005.


But Newcastle were the only ones prepared to take the gamble.


The perception in the North East is Owen loves his country more than his club, having made just 17 starts for the Geordies.


Owen was also slow to pledge his commitment to Newcastle when it was revealed he could leave last summer due to an £11m get-out clause in his contract — which has since expired.


He was booed when he came on in the 3-2 win over Everton last weekend — and cocked an ear towards the fans when he scored.


A move to City may not be his ideal choice but Manchester United refused the chance to sign him in the summer.


United are unlikely to change their minds — and the same goes for Liverpool.


During his time as England boss, Eriksson told a fake sheik in a newspaper sting that Owen was not happy at Toon. But both men will forget the matter if it suits their purposes.


If the hitman moves to City, Allardyce will raid former club Bolton for Nicolas Anelka.

[D. Stankovic]

Manchester City has been stealing good players from the world's best teams. Ehh. I don't care if Owen goes to City

[GloriousReds]

i think it would be good if owen went to city.

[Amo-te Benfica]

City are building a great team and we all know that a fit Michael Owen can be a great player. I think it would be a good move on both parts. I've never really seen him as being commited to Newcastle.

[Oscar Cardozo]

Shearer: Owen happy at Newcastle


Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has insisted England striker Michael Owen is happy on Tyneside.

The 27-year-old has once again found himself at the centre of speculation he could leave St James' Park next summer for as little as £6million - Manchester City have once again been linked with him - amid rumours of a bust-up with club boss Sam Allardyce over his fitness.

And Shearer, who played a key role in persuading the former Liverpool and Real Madrid frontman to make his £17million move to St James', has no doubts about his commitment to the black and white shirt.

He said: "He is very happy here. He loves the area - his family is here and his kids are at school.

"He cannot control what has been said, and he cannot come out every week. He's happy, and he should not have to do that.

"He's frustrated, but he's a tough lad. He will handle it, and he will score goals.

"I don't understand where the criticism's coming from. I don't understand how it's such a crime to first of all get back to playing for Newcastle. He came on and scored and did very well.

"He wants to play for England and I don't see the crime in that either."

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[D. Stankovic]

Did they bribe him to pretend to be happy at the Toon? Last time I checked he was not happy with the Toons.

[Discos]

yup Owen will always be country over club, its a shame because Newcastle would love to keep him as he is such a deadly finisher.

Owen does belong at a bigger club, was a surprise to see him go to Newcastle, Madrid never gave him a chance. Don't see why Liverpool don't want him back but if City give him the chance to play there I think he will finish his career at a top club after City.

[Freddy Adu]

Newcastle boss Allardyce: Owen OK

Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce was relieved to see Michael Owen come through international week unscathed.

Back on Tyneside, Allardyce was taking the view that no news is good news ahead of Monday night's Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham at St James' Park.

He said: "I have not had a call, so it sounds like he's okay."

[Freddy Adu]

WTF!
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Damn this guy must be freaking popular.

[Freddy Adu]

Newcastle's Owen breaks down in England friendly

Michael Owen has suffered a thigh strain in England's 1-0 friendly in Austria tonight.

The Newcastle striker will now miss the Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old will be a major loss if England face Croatia with a realistic chance of Euro 2008 qualification.

England's hopes depend on Saturday's games when Russia's play Israel and Croatia visit Macedonia.

If Russia draw in Israel then England will need to beat Croatia but a loss for Russia would see England needing a point on Wednesday at Wembley.

A loss for Croatia would see England needing to beat them by two goals or more to book a place in next summer's finals.

Manager Steve McClaren is already without forward Wayne Rooney with an ankle injury and Owen's absence would leave him short of options up front.

Liverpool striker Peter Crouch scored the winner in the 1-0 victory over Austria and would be the most likely to lead the attack.

[Freddy Adu]

Newcastle boss Allardyce furious with Owen injury

Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce is furious after Michael Owen suffered a thigh strain on Friday in action for England.

"I don't like having a go at Steve (McClaren) because he's a mate of mine but I just didn't see the need to pick Michael against Austria," said Allardyce.

"It wasn't a question of assessing the lad's fitness because he had proved himself playing for Newcastle. Michael had fully recovered from his hernia after missing only one match and had really worked hard building up his fitness. But now this is something entirely new - an injury that couldn't have come at a worse time for Newcastle or England."

He added: "I appreciate Steve is under a lot of pressure, but it hasn't got any less now that Michael will miss what could be a crucial game against Croatia on Wednesday.

"But it hasn't made my job any easier either. I appreciate players can pick up injuries in any game and this could have happened next Wednesday. But he wasn't really needed on Friday and that's not being wise after the event."

[Freddy Adu]

Newcastle's Owen: Israel cleared up injury pain

Michael Owen says the "pain and despair" of his latest injury evaporated as England's Euro 2008 hopes were resurrected.

Owen will miss Wednesday's final Group E qualifier against Croatia after tearing a thigh muscle in Friday's friendly win in Austria.

"My heart sank in the freezing air of Vienna on Friday but it soared as I sat at home in front of the television last night," Owen told the News of the World.

"Suddenly the pain and despair of picking up another injury in the friendly against Austria began to disappear as the outcome of the games in Israel and Macedonia began to unfold.

"Even though I will not be able to play against Croatia, the gateway to the Euro 2008 finals is open.

"Suddenly the world looks a brighter place.

"It looked pretty grim from where I was standing on Friday night.

"As soon as I planted my left foot beside the ball to line up a shot in the Austria game, I knew that I had torn a thigh muscle.

"The pain was instant and, even though I managed to get my shot away, I knew the game was over for me and so was all hope of playing against Croatia.

"It was more of a slow torture watching the Israel-Russia game last night but thankfully it all came out right for us in the end.

"No-one will be celebrating just yet because there is still a massive task ahead of us at Wembley but we have been thrown a lifeline that many think we do not deserve.

. "For England not to be involved in a major championship finals for the first time in my career would have been a bitter blow."

[Freddy Adu]

Allardyce: Newcastle gutted over Owen injury

Sam Allardyce admits Newcastle United have been left "gutted" by Michael Owen's thigh strain.

Newcastle fear Owen could be out of action for six weeks with his latest injury problem and Allardyce has questioned Steve McClaren's decision to pick the striker in the meaningless friendly.

"While we do not want to prejudge how long Michael while be out, our assessment is four to six weeks and it is so disappointing it has left us gutted," bemoaned Allardyce.

"This assessment is after our people were in touch with the England medical team.

"To tell the truth, it looks about six weeks but we will be hoping to get this speeded up a bit.

"We have told England we want Michael back here as soon as possible so he can have his scan and start his treatment."

[Freddy Adu]

No Newcastle compo for Owen injury

The injury suffered by Newcastle United striker Michael Owen on England duty won't bring in compensation for the Toon.

The Sunday Sun says Newcastle will not receive compensation from the FA for Owen's latest injury - unless the striker's thigh strain keeps him out for more than 28 days.

[Amo-te Benfica]

Newcastle striker Michael Owen has been sent to Germany in a bid to speed up his recovery from a thigh injury.



Owen suffered the problem in the first half of England's 1-0 friendly victory over Austria on Friday evening.



It is the latest in a series of injuries for Owen and Sam Allardyce and his medical team at St James' Park have now taken the decision for him to consult top specialist Hans-Wilhelm Muller Wohlfahrt.



Rumours suggest that Dr Wohlfahrt's input could help Owen return to action within a fortnight, but Allardyce is sticking to the initial estimate of four to six weeks.



"We have sent Michael to Germany to see Dr Wohlfahrt in a bid to speed up

his recovery from his thigh injury," Allardyce told the Evening Chronicle.



"But at this moment in time, we do not see the point in changing our view that we will be without Michael for between four and six weeks.



"If we start talking about him coming back earlier there will be disappointment if he does not.



"However if we can get him back quicker after Dr Wohlfahrt's treatment, then it will be a huge bonus for us."

[Freddy Adu]

Michael Owen (thigh), Damien Duff (foot), Peter Ramage (knee) and Celestine Babayaro (back) are all out.

[Brasil]

Man Utd set to buy Newcastle’s Owen for £8M


Newcastle United are ready to listen to offers for Michael Owen starting from £8 million.
The Daily Mail says Owen’s miserable stay at Newcastle will end during next month’s transfer window if the club can find a buyer.
Manager Sam Allardyce has contacted Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson to see if he is interested in Owen.
Owen has started only 21 games since joining Newcastle. When his £105,000-a-week salary is taken into account, the deal has so far cost them more than £30m.
Newcastle will want about £8m and fear the former Liverpool striker would be available for nothing at the end of next summer if he is not sold. There has been no sign of a contract extension and Owen is eager to be playing European football at this critical stage of his career.



I hear City also have an offer in.

[Brasil]

Actually I just read no offer took place and that was a lie.

[scotttttttttttttt]

that would have been such a good deal, 8 mil.

[Freddy Adu]

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Allardyce won´t rush Owen back


Written by: AFP

	Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce, seen here in November 2007, insists he won´t throw Michael Owen straight back into fray against Chelsea on Saturday despite his side´s recent struggles.

LONDON (AFP) - Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce insists he won't throw Michael Owen straight back into fray against Chelsea on Saturday despite his side's recent struggles.

Owen is close to returning after six weeks out with a hamstring injury sustained on England duty and Allardyce could have been forgiven for turning to the striker for help.

Allardyce is under pressure after Newcastle's dismal back-to-back displays against Derby and Wigan. But Owen's fragile fitness means he won't be risked from the start at Stamford Bridge.

Allardyce is erring on the side of caution largely due to Owen's lack of reserve team match action during a rehabilitation which has involved treatment from renowned German doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfhart to speed his recovery.

"Michael's not had enough match practice under his belt," insisted Allardyce, who is likely to restore Joey Barton to the side after the midfielder missed the 1-0 defeat at Wigan with an ankle injury.

The Newcastle manager added: "We want to make sure Joey's free from any pain, but he could have started at Wigan."