Tag: Michael Owen
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Owen: Blaming Balotelli for everything is harsh
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes it is ‘harsh’ to put all the blame on striker Mario Balotelli after the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday night. The Italian forward has been heavily criticised for his lack of effort during the 3-0 loss to Carlo Ancelotti’s side and was hauled off at half-time…
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Michael Owen: Liverpool striker is too expensive
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes Sunderland are on the verge of paying over-the-odds for Reds attacker Fabio Borini. Football Express News understands the Black Cats are in advanced negotiations over the £14million acquisition of the Italy international, who spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light. The 23-year-old was far from prolific…
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Ex-Liverpool star Owen speaks out on Suarez sale
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen claims Barcelona-bound striker Luis Suarez is a loss for the Premier League, and not just for the Reds. The Merseyside giants have confirmed that their talisman will leave the club imminently after they agreed a deal with the La Liga heavyweights. He will undergo a medical before putting pen to…
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Krul ‘would have won shoot-out for Holland’
Former England internationals Michael Owen and Joey Barton think Holland would have beaten Argentina in last night’s World Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out if Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul was on the pitch. Magpies shot-stopper Krul was the star of the show in the last-eight triumph over Costa Rica, when he came on for Jasper Cillessen…
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Ex-United star: £11m for McCormack a signal of intent
Former England striker Michael Owen believes Fulham have sent out a “signal of intent” by spending £11million to land striker Ross McCormack from Leeds United. The Scotland international’s mega-money move to west London has sent shockwaves through the second tier of English football, with the Cottagers now widely-tipped to achieve promotion back to the Premier…
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Owen: England should have replaced ‘keeper like Dutch
Former England striker Michael Owen claims the Three Lions would have enjoyed more success in penalty shoot-outs if they had substituted their goalkeeper before the spot kicks started. Holland secured safe passage to the World Cup semi-finals last night after holding their nerve from 12 yards out against Costa Rica, who managed to keep the…
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Belgium striker tipped for PL switch
Former England hitman Michael Owen has tipped Lille striker Divock Origi to join a Premier League club after seeing him shine for Belgium during the World Cup. His national side cruised through to the knock-out stages of the tournament in Brazil and the 19-year-old has managed to showcase his raw talent despite going into the…
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Opening fixtures ‘favour United boss’
The early set of Premier League fixtures suits new Manchester United head coach Louis van Gaal, according to former Red Devils striker Michael Owen. Swansea City visit Old Trafford on the opening day of the 2014-15 campaign on August 16, followed by trips to Sunderland and newly-promoted Burnley later in the month. Another side to…
