Michael Owen
Michael Owen
Michael James Owenis a former English footballer who played as a striker for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City, as well as for the England national team. He is a regular pundit and co-commentator on BT Sport football coverage, and sometimes appears on BBC's Match of the Day as a pundit. Since retiring from football, he has become a successful racehorse breeder and owner...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth14 December 1979
CityChester, England
I would like to think that if I stop playing in three, four, five years time, whatever it may be, that I would still be involved in football and still have that as my profession. It is my passion and what I know.
My kids are one, three, five and eight, and we are all horsey. The kids have got their ponies and can ride. Our foundation mare is special to our hearts. She was one of my first ever horses. She was my first ever winner at Chester, which is also special, and she's just the apple of our eyes, really.
What would happen to me if I stayed at Madrid? How much would I miss European football if I signed for Newcastle?
I am sure some people will say John or Steve are more obvious skippers but I like to think that I have people's respect.
He even offered to give up his number nine shirt but I have declined. Number 10 will do for me.
I don't set myself targets. Last season I scored hat-trick against Wolfsburg and three days later, that was forgotten, you're about to be judged again. When you've done well, you don't want another game, you just want to feel great. When you've done badly, you can't wait for another chance to come.
One thing I will guarantee you is goals.
On the journey home from those talks, my mind was spinning,
I will try to read a couple of papers!
I'm here and I've signed a four-year contract. The one thing I will guarantee is goals.
Jamie is one of the most intelligent footballers. He can play in any position but a lot of people think his best position is center half.
Jamie is one of the most intelligent footballers, ... He can play in any position but a lot of people think his best position is center half.
If the transfer cannot be finalized in time I have agreed to go to Newcastle United, but only on a one-year loan. I need to be playing regularly in a World Cup year.
wanted to play for a club who really wanted me.