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by **Sean** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 5:58 pm

Fair enough Owen score 1 goal in every two matches, but his problem is that he never plays in more than 28 premiership games a season.

by **fivecups** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 5:59 pm

fivecups wrote:Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson told BBC Sport that he believed a move to Real Madrid could prove too tempting for Owen.

"From Michael's point of view, if he does harbour intentions of playing abroad and Madrid come in for him, I would expect him to go or otherwise he should just sign a lifetime contract at Anfield.

"If you turn Madrid down where do you go after that as they are the best in the world?"

Lawrenson helpful as always. :devil:

I tell you what. Michael will definitely not play tonight. That is not in his interests or Liverpools financial interests.

Another thing that gets me......... this is taking the attention away from how important this game is. The players are about to play a HUGE game.

Graz will be rubbing their hands together as the chances of an upset continue to increase. If we upset our Champions League chances Owen we be out of here.

by **fivecups** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:01 pm

Sean wrote:Fair enough Owen score 1 goal in every two matches, but his problem is that he never plays in more than 28 premiership games a season.

Yep its a valid point. I agree he is flawed in that respect. I cant help thinking though if he gets an injury free season for us, Real or whoever that he could be devastating.

by **azriahmad** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:13 pm

Whatever he decides, he has been a good player for the club. Remember that a player's career is short and Owen's main strength is his speed. He does not have the physical presence of someone like Shearer so when he does lose his speed for good as time goes by, he may not have the longevity like Shearer who can compensate in other ways.

I said it much earlier, and will repeat this. Michael Owen, if you think that moving to Real Madrid or Barca then you can go as it is your right to further your career. As a person I sincerely thank you for your services to your club, which you have done with distinction, it is just that I wished you had been at Liverpool during a more successful time.

However, as it is your right to further your career in any manner you think will help you achieve your objectives, it is Liverpool's right also to get its just financial return from your sale. Please don't do a Bosman on us, that is all.

by **lakes10** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:28 pm

madrid news staions say that oewn is going to leave liverpool , but still no news of this on the real madrid web site

by **azriahmad** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:37 pm

The only puzzling thing is that Owen has not been at his very best lately and mostly last season. Madrid usually buys their "stars" when they had had a very good season or a very good tournament.

Is this genuine interest or is it just a shenanigan to cover up some other deal like what happened to MacManaman with Barca some years ago?

by **weezy** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:44 pm

i dnt fink owen wil go madrid at al....hes born in liverpool shud b a liverpol-er 4eva!

by **who the hell is diarra** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:48 pm

i don't think that he looks at things that way though :down:

by **weezy** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:50 pm

wel he shud he wont b GARENTEE 100% first team football prolly not even 70% wiv raul ronaldo n morrei!
i reali hope he shud stay its gd 4 em n of corse da club n da fans!!!

by **who the hell is diarra** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:55 pm

I really hope he stays but noboby is irreplacable we would survive it if he didn't. He should sign for 2 years more and give Rafa a chance and repay the club that made him what he is.

by **weezy** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:57 pm

very true .... o n i just member houllier play totally CR*P tactic wiv owen in da side ....u fink dat has owt 2 do wiv his "not his best perfromance"

by **REDTILLDEAD** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 7:02 pm

Anyone who does not want to wear the "red shirt" no matter who they are can go as far as i,m concerned!! give us morrentes and £10mill and they can have him!! :glare:

by **weezy** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 7:04 pm

owens already a legend n he still is.....dnt memeber seein a club sellin their *STAR STAR* player

by **lakes10** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 7:09 pm

he is a sub tonight

by **lakes10** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 7:13 pm

Benitez "OWEN WILL PLAY A PART TONIGHT"
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