by banana » Thu Aug 12, 2004 11:29 pm
Maybe Rafael Benitez have seen the same thing as everybody else over the past few years? Owen is not as dangerous as he used to be. He has lost his pace and killer instinct. I actually think Benitez is the architect behind Owen's departure. Remember we have sold big name strikers before in Fowler and Collymore. What have they done since they left Liverpool? Unfortunately I think Owen's career is moving very much in the same direction as Fowler's. And I can not really see many clubs fighting over his signature.If I was in charge at Barca or Real I would not be interested in his services. It is a big risk given his injury proness and his lack of form lately. I think we should feel lucky if we can get some money out of this deal at all. Don't forget; Owen can sign a bosman deal in december. And his loyalty is clearly with the highest bidder.
If football is banned in heaven. I'd rather go to hell.