by BringBackTiti » Fri Dec 23, 2005 11:18 am
Michael Owen feels it will be a strange day for him personally when he returns to Anfield with Newcastle United on Boxing Day but while he would love to score heinsists he has a lot of respect for Rafael Benitez.
Owen is hoping for a good reception from the Liverpool fans but added he will be 100 per cent committed to Newcastle on the day and hopes to score. The former Reds Number 10 said he has respect for Benitez who tried to bring him back to Anfield just before the transfer deadline.
Owen said: "It is bound to be a strange day because of my long association with Liverpool, although the Kop has welcomed back plenty of old boys. I am sure they will understand that I will be 100% committed to the other team.
"Oddly enough, I remember a conversation with Jamie Carragher a while back when we saw a player looking downcast after scoring against his old club. I don't think either of us could understand that and, if I score, I will celebrate as joyfully as I did at West Ham United last Saturday.
"I won't shy away or feel guilty or embarrassed, but nor will I be running over to the Liverpool bench and sticking two fingers up. Why should I? Rafael Benítez was very decent and straightforward when I left for Real Madrid and, in August, he attempted to buy me back. Why should I hold anything against him or anyone else at Anfield?"
from lfc.tv
''I talk about the table. We need a leg, so I have bought a leg.'' Rafa Benitez