Comments on: Manchester United sign Michael Owen – the good, the bad and the insane

By: Manchester United

Manchester United — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:26:37 +0000

I wonder what the kind of reception there will be if he scores at anfield and kissed the utd badge infront of the kop.

By: Manchester United

Manchester United — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:24:29 +0000

Good tips on topic.Lifelong MUFC fan here. I actually wasn’t surprised at all when I heard the news. For both MU and Owen this is a great deal. Owen is a player who, let’s face it, was far too good to go to Newcastle and has received little to no service there. In the 08-09 season particularly, Newcastle were routinely dreadful and to score 10 goals with that kind of support isn’t bad.

By: MDH

MDH — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:13:54 +0000

I really can’t get my head around this one and never will. Regardless of how good Owen is supposed to be why has no-one commented on the way his talents complement the current Man united set up. Everyone who watches Man U should know that their style of football is driven by their front players, they are the engine of the team. The system has been completely dependent on the hard work, pace, teamwork and technique of their forwards, who have been required to come deep, link play, pull defenders apart and drive forward. As Owen has pretty much none of the attributes necessary to do this kind of job why is there such a rejoicing over his signature?

By: Sagar

Sagar — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:48:42 +0000

Gd article. Too many fans these days seem to live in a fantasy world or prolly play too much football manager and think fergie shld go for every player in the world, but fergie will only sign players that he thinks will improve the squad.

By: Andy Thelwell

Andy Thelwell — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:17:47 +0000

Lifelong MUFC fan here. I actually wasn’t surprised at all when I heard the news. For both MU and Owen this is a great deal. Owen is a player who, let’s face it, was far too good to go to Newcastle and has received little to no service there. In the 08-09 season particularly, Newcastle were routinely dreadful and to score 10 goals with that kind of support isn’t bad. Sure, Owen is well past his best, but for £0 transfer fee and on a very ‘basic’ salary, there’s nothing to lose for United. A good result all round for United and Owen is for Owen to make 25 – 30 appearances next season and bag 10 – 15 goals. This is not unrealistic *IF* Owen can stay fit and, if this is happens, he could be in contention for a place in Capello’s WC squad.

By: Vee Rinmoya

Vee Rinmoya — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:48:25 +0000

Am glad dat SAF has signed Owen.. With gud health, he’ll be our prizeless scorer.. (am praying 4 u Michael..)

By: Jake

Jake — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:32:09 +0000

The good thing is that Owen won’t whine if he doesn’t play.

By: Piresma

Piresma — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:07:47 +0000

What does MTN and Michael Owen have in common?… Thet both have Pay-as-you-go contracts

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:04:42 +0000

i want david silva or van der vaart or robben or snejder or Huntleer

By: Jay Cee

Jay Cee — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:40:23 +0000

I think it’s an excellent signing by Ferguson. But personally i think SAF should put Owen and Rooney together, and keep Berbatov as a spare.