Owen
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There isn't a 'couldn't give a fuck' option.
Seems a bit too bitter in calling him a c*nt. Let it go.
Im stuck in the middle with you.
I really am, I can understand him choosing to play there - win trophies, decent wages, get back in the england squad but the same time, bit of a douchalicious thing to do.
* I love the way that douchalicious is a recognized word in the spell checker.
I really am, I can understand him choosing to play there - win trophies, decent wages, get back in the england squad but the same time, bit of a douchalicious thing to do.
* I love the way that douchalicious is a recognized word in the spell checker.
[quote author=Hardcastle link=topic=34520.msg899551#msg899551 date=1246634546]
Im stuck in the middle with you.
I really am, I can understand him choosing to play there - win trophies, decent wages, get back in the england squad but the same time, bit of a douchalicious thing to do.
* I love the way that douchalicious is a recognized word in the spell checker.
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What a wanker.
Im stuck in the middle with you.
I really am, I can understand him choosing to play there - win trophies, decent wages, get back in the england squad but the same time, bit of a douchalicious thing to do.
* I love the way that douchalicious is a recognized word in the spell checker.
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What a wanker.
I never really had a high opinion of owen but not even I thought he'd sink so low.
to think he used to wear the beloved number 10 shirt.
to think he used to wear the beloved number 10 shirt.
[quote author=robinhood link=topic=34520.msg899579#msg899579 date=1246636528]
We already know he's a self-serving cocknose.
Perhaps I would be too if football was my career.
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May this be the official return of our favorite pretentious twat
We already know he's a self-serving cocknose.
Perhaps I would be too if football was my career.
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May this be the official return of our favorite pretentious twat
Did we really need an extra thread? Its pretty obvious from the other one what the over-riding feeling is without another plethora of banality
regards
regards
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=34487.msg899602#msg899602 date=1246637988]
SkySports: 'And with the Owen news, the Anfield PR machine cranks into action to announce Kenny Dalglish's return...' ;D Hilarious. We have a machine? Did they find it in Parry's office, buried under copies of Mayfair and Accountants' Wives?
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We used to be referred to as the "Red Machine" when we rolled over opponents like they weren't there. Maybe it's some old parts Kenny kept and had pieced together for the occasion.
SkySports: 'And with the Owen news, the Anfield PR machine cranks into action to announce Kenny Dalglish's return...' ;D Hilarious. We have a machine? Did they find it in Parry's office, buried under copies of Mayfair and Accountants' Wives?
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We used to be referred to as the "Red Machine" when we rolled over opponents like they weren't there. Maybe it's some old parts Kenny kept and had pieced together for the occasion.
[quote author=Vlads Quiff link=topic=34487.msg899349#msg899349 date=1246618113]
I know there is a long way to go yet, but this seems to be turning into what could be a grim window for us when it promised so much.
Instead of bringing in a couple of top forward/wide players we are expounding much energy on keeping our midfield foundations, we risk being outbid for practically all our potential targets. There is no sign that any of our dead-wood are off yet. One of our targets turns us down on the basis of our rivalry with United, (although in fairness he has other options) and now an ex legend looks like he is joining our fiercest rivals
Still I thing GJ is a good if overpriced addition.
humph
regards
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If the transfer window closed tomorrow, we'd win the league.
I know there is a long way to go yet, but this seems to be turning into what could be a grim window for us when it promised so much.
Instead of bringing in a couple of top forward/wide players we are expounding much energy on keeping our midfield foundations, we risk being outbid for practically all our potential targets. There is no sign that any of our dead-wood are off yet. One of our targets turns us down on the basis of our rivalry with United, (although in fairness he has other options) and now an ex legend looks like he is joining our fiercest rivals
Still I thing GJ is a good if overpriced addition.
humph
regards
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If the transfer window closed tomorrow, we'd win the league.
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[quote author=Markeh link=topic=34487.msg899423#msg899423 date=1246624072]
7.25 goals a season for the last 4 seasons, and where does he fit in their team? not sure he does really
its all down to fitness, it might be better for him when he moves away from the newcastle injury curse
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It is all down to fitness really. although the 7.25 goals in 4 seasons looks terrible, another way of looking at the same stats is he got 30 odd goals in sixty something games.
It is a gamble for the scum but it is a low risk bet at €40k a week if they can keep him fit.
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26 in 71 games in the league.
30 in 79 games overall.
There's another stat that's interesting too, 4 seasons 79 games.
[quote author=Markeh link=topic=34487.msg899423#msg899423 date=1246624072]
7.25 goals a season for the last 4 seasons, and where does he fit in their team? not sure he does really
its all down to fitness, it might be better for him when he moves away from the newcastle injury curse
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It is all down to fitness really. although the 7.25 goals in 4 seasons looks terrible, another way of looking at the same stats is he got 30 odd goals in sixty something games.
It is a gamble for the scum but it is a low risk bet at €40k a week if they can keep him fit.
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26 in 71 games in the league.
30 in 79 games overall.
There's another stat that's interesting too, 4 seasons 79 games.
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=34487.msg899616#msg899616 date=1246638738]
[quote author=Vlads Quiff link=topic=34487.msg899349#msg899349 date=1246618113]
I know there is a long way to go yet, but this seems to be turning into what could be a grim window for us when it promised so much.
Instead of bringing in a couple of top forward/wide players we are expounding much energy on keeping our midfield foundations, we risk being outbid for practically all our potential targets. There is no sign that any of our dead-wood are off yet. One of our targets turns us down on the basis of our rivalry with United, (although in fairness he has other options) and now an ex legend looks like he is joining our fiercest rivals
Still I thing GJ is a good if overpriced addition.
humph
regards
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If the transfer window closed tomorrow, we'd win the league.
[/quote]I agree totally.
[quote author=Vlads Quiff link=topic=34487.msg899349#msg899349 date=1246618113]
I know there is a long way to go yet, but this seems to be turning into what could be a grim window for us when it promised so much.
Instead of bringing in a couple of top forward/wide players we are expounding much energy on keeping our midfield foundations, we risk being outbid for practically all our potential targets. There is no sign that any of our dead-wood are off yet. One of our targets turns us down on the basis of our rivalry with United, (although in fairness he has other options) and now an ex legend looks like he is joining our fiercest rivals
Still I thing GJ is a good if overpriced addition.
humph
regards
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If the transfer window closed tomorrow, we'd win the league.
[/quote]I agree totally.
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=34487.msg899445#msg899445 date=1246626080]
It does show the astonishing brainlessness of the media. A week ago he was being ridiculed as a washed-up joke, but now, because the mancs want him, he's an exciting legend with amazing potential. It would never have worked that way with us, because the 'sentimental return' would have overshadowed any logical argument. I just dread Ginsoak being hailed as a genius if the amoral little shit scores a few goals for them.
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Another example is how an American owned loss making Premiership club, heavily in debt, sold their best player for 80m.
Had that been us there would have been never ending stories about financial trouble and needing to balance the books.
United do it and it's a masterstroke by Ferguson, which ignores the fact that it was the board decided to sell him (according to Board Member Bobby Charlton).
It does show the astonishing brainlessness of the media. A week ago he was being ridiculed as a washed-up joke, but now, because the mancs want him, he's an exciting legend with amazing potential. It would never have worked that way with us, because the 'sentimental return' would have overshadowed any logical argument. I just dread Ginsoak being hailed as a genius if the amoral little shit scores a few goals for them.
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Another example is how an American owned loss making Premiership club, heavily in debt, sold their best player for 80m.
Had that been us there would have been never ending stories about financial trouble and needing to balance the books.
United do it and it's a masterstroke by Ferguson, which ignores the fact that it was the board decided to sell him (according to Board Member Bobby Charlton).
Christ, Charlton. There's another charmless icon. A great player, but my god he's a drip. Do you remember that great Shanks story? The mancs are playing us at Anfield, the bus drives up, off come the players, Shanks is standing there greeting them - 'Hello, Matt, son, Hello, George...' on and on. When it comes to Charlton, knowing what a worrier he was, Shanks took him by the hand and said, 'Jesus Christ, Bobby, son, have you been ill? Are you sure? You don't look right, son! Take my advice, after the match, get yourself checked out! Don't delay! Oh, and have a good game, son!' When the team sheets were delivered, Charlton's name had disappeared. 'What's up with Bobby?' asked Shanks. 'Er, he's suddenly come down with something,' Busby's number 2 said. Brilliant, but what a twit.
The sickening thing as far as i'm concerned is that a player who i once idolised is joing the scum. I feel cheated.
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=34487.msg899638#msg899638 date=1246641885]
I'm afraid it really is one step too far, as far as I'm concerned. I could even have tolerated him going to Everton, for family reasons, but not this. Hugely surprised, and hugely disappointed in him.
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I think it just proves the long held suspicions that he's only ever really played for himself, he's shown that through his attitude over England, his departure and the manner of it, Newcastle United's money (FFS!) and now this.
He was great but he could have been A great.
I'm afraid it really is one step too far, as far as I'm concerned. I could even have tolerated him going to Everton, for family reasons, but not this. Hugely surprised, and hugely disappointed in him.
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I think it just proves the long held suspicions that he's only ever really played for himself, he's shown that through his attitude over England, his departure and the manner of it, Newcastle United's money (FFS!) and now this.
He was great but he could have been A great.
Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has signed Michael Owen on a two year contract. The striker was out of contract, so no transfer fee is involved.
Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Michael is a world class forward with a proven goalscoring record at the highest level and that has never been in question. Coming to Manchester United with the expectations that we have is something that Michael will relishâ€
Michael Owen said: "I had just begun to talk to other Clubs when out of the blue Sir Alex phoned me on Wednesday afternoon, invited me to have breakfast with him next morning during which he told me that he wanted to sign me. I agreed without a moment's thought.
This is a fantastic opportunity for me and I intend to seize it with both hands.
I am now looking forward to being a Manchester United player and I am fortunate that I already know so many of the players here. I missed pre season last year and am pleased that I will be starting at Carrington from day one.
I want to thank Sir Alex for the faith he has shown in me and I give him my assurance that I will repay him with my goals and performancesâ€
Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Michael is a world class forward with a proven goalscoring record at the highest level and that has never been in question. Coming to Manchester United with the expectations that we have is something that Michael will relishâ€
Michael Owen said: "I had just begun to talk to other Clubs when out of the blue Sir Alex phoned me on Wednesday afternoon, invited me to have breakfast with him next morning during which he told me that he wanted to sign me. I agreed without a moment's thought.
This is a fantastic opportunity for me and I intend to seize it with both hands.
I am now looking forward to being a Manchester United player and I am fortunate that I already know so many of the players here. I missed pre season last year and am pleased that I will be starting at Carrington from day one.
I want to thank Sir Alex for the faith he has shown in me and I give him my assurance that I will repay him with my goals and performancesâ€
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