dylanisabaddog 6,148 Posted September 27 •"He looks like a Footballer." •"Yeah he's elbowed him in the head, but there's nothing in it for me." •"It's hit the facial part of his head there." •"That's a fantastic penalty, but he'll be gutted it went wide." •"Die Hard isn't a Christmas film." •"You're on your own out there, with 10 mates." •"If there's a bit of rain about, it makes the surface wet." •"They need to kick it at the net more often." •"When they don't score, they hardly ever win." •"Anichebe is pulling off Jones, which is what I would do if I was him." •“Footballers these days often have to use their feet.” •“It’s a good run, but it’s a poor run, if you know what I mean?” •“Whichever team scores more goals usually wins.” •“Do they deserve to win? No, Liverpool do. Which is why a draw is a fair result.” •“Pellegrini will speak to them and City will come out with a fresh set of impetus.” •“To stay in the game, you have to stay in the game.” •“When the ball is that still, it’s wobbling in the air.” •“That shot is impossible. I saw Yaya Toure do it once.” •“I love these players with two feet.” •“What a feeling it is to be a manager and bring someone on.” •“Blackburn have got two strikers on and they’re both playing up front.” •“You have to believe your own eyes, don’t you?” •“You need people who score goals. That’s how you win games.” •“If you cut me in half, I’m a footballer.” •“Everton have a healthy list of injuries.” •“It’s definitely hit Defoe’s hand as it’s gone in, but it’s not a handball for me.” •“That would’ve been a goal had it gone inside the post.” 1 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 315 Posted September 27 As I've probably said before, Michael Owen lives near me. For the record, he is a total and utter (0(k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 6,148 Posted September 27 8 minutes ago, NWC said: As I've probably said before, Michael Owen lives near me. For the record, he is a total and utter (0(k. I believe you! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 975 Posted September 27 20 minutes ago, NWC said: As I've probably said before, Michael Owen lives near me. For the record, he is a total and utter (0(k. His absolute smugness is what makes everybody forget what a great player he was at his peak at Liverpool. He's a Ballon D'or winner. The thing is, nobody wants to remember peak Michael Owen, because of the insufferable bell end he has been for the best part of 25 years. Robbie Fowler said that he was better than Michael Owen in every way apart from pure pace. If I were being honest with myself I'd disagree with that, peak Owen was supreme, but I choose to agree with that because Fowler is frankly marginally more likeable 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 994 Posted September 27 Mostly remember him for that England goal against Argentina. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,444 Posted September 27 Would you believe in our spare bedroom we have a cardboard cut out of Michael Owen, the missus is a big fan and by chance met him a few years ago on a preseason tour for my ladies team in Holland during the ladies euros. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 6,299 Posted September 27 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Yobocop said: Would you believe in our spare bedroom we have a cardboard cut out of Michael Owen, the missus is a big fan and by chance met him a few years ago on a preseason tour for my ladies team in Holland during the ladies euros. Just an example of the laughs we have around here. At least it's in the spare room, I suppose Edited September 27 by Robert N. LiM 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,934 Posted September 27 34 minutes ago, Robert N. LiM said: At least it's in the spare room, I suppose That's only because Yobo didn't want it in the second spare room with him. 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,572 Posted September 27 52 minutes ago, Yobocop said: Would you believe in our spare bedroom we have a cardboard cut out of Michael Owen, the missus is a big fan and by chance met him a few years ago on a preseason tour for my ladies team in Holland during the ladies euros. The cardboard cut out is actually the real Michael Owen.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,444 Posted September 27 1 hour ago, Robert N. LiM said: Just an example of the laughs we have around here. At least it's in the spare room, I suppose Can we get some batteries for Michael Owen? take it out of petty cash can’t put a price on comedy…. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worthy Nigelton 1,306 Posted September 27 2 hours ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said: His absolute smugness is what makes everybody forget what a great player he was at his peak at Liverpool. He's a Ballon D'or winner. The thing is, nobody wants to remember peak Michael Owen, because of the insufferable bell end he has been for the best part of 25 years. Robbie Fowler said that he was better than Michael Owen in every way apart from pure pace. If I were being honest with myself I'd disagree with that, peak Owen was supreme, but I choose to agree with that because Fowler is frankly marginally more likeable 🤣 Yeah I saw that about Fowler. Whilst Fowler was a good striker in his prime, Owen was a level or two above him. I don't think it's even close to be honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,955 Posted September 27 I was on a lads weekend away in Chester once. The main entertainment was the Saturday races, a few pints were drunk. Very stupidly we decided to have a kick around in the middle of the track afterwards, it was the weekend after the July 2007 floods swept the country so the infield was a little bit "moist" to put it mildly. There were thus a few casualties, my best mate had a moment with his heart, I snapped my Achilles (what a noise that made) as I adjusted my run too quickly chasing a ball that stopped dead in a pool of water. Anyway, Owen watched all this unfold (he's based near Chester, is often at the track and runs many of his horses there) and was indeed a "****" with the comments he aimed at us - I think if I wasn't in such pain and being carried off, some of my friends would have had a right go at him. Looking back, highly amusing now, but at the time we would have been well within our rights to have made him the biggest casualty of the day! Ah, sweet memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myra Hawtree 139 Posted September 27 Those quotes are like the ones that used to appear in the Colemanballs book every Christmas about various sports. Not sure if it’s still published? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,799 Posted September 27 Good striker but sadly no brains to be found. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 7,377 Posted September 27 2 hours ago, Yobocop said: Would you believe in our spare bedroom we have a cardboard cut out of Michael Owen, the missus is a big fan and by chance met him a few years ago on a preseason tour for my ladies team in Holland during the ladies euros. Might talk more ****ing sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Tea 140 Posted September 27 Didn’t he gob off in the press about hating his time at Newcastle and have ago at the club this upsetting one of the biggest and most hardcore group of fans in the country ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Ketts Yellow Army 35 Posted September 27 The wit Noel Gallagher once said Owen looked like “junior CID” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrow89 186 Posted September 27 (edited) 3 hours ago, Mr Tea said: Didn’t he gob off in the press about hating his time at Newcastle and have ago at the club this upsetting one of the biggest and most hardcore group of fans in the country ? 'More jaw dropping nonsense from Michael Owen...' https://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2019/09/03/michael-owen-launches-attack-on-nufc-fans-says-this-is-why-we-arent-a-big-club/ “ This kind of blind delusion is especially true of Newcastle United ...... is only a big club in the sense that it has a lot of fans and a big stadium. " As opposed to ? Edited September 27 by Carrow89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 3,087 Posted September 27 14 hours ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said: His absolute smugness is what makes everybody forget what a great player he was at his peak at Liverpool. He's a Ballon D'or winner. The thing is, nobody wants to remember peak Michael Owen, because of the insufferable bell end he has been for the best part of 25 years. Robbie Fowler said that he was better than Michael Owen in every way apart from pure pace. If I were being honest with myself I'd disagree with that, peak Owen was supreme, but I choose to agree with that because Fowler is frankly marginally more likeable 🤣 Nah, Fowler is, and was worse. His arrogance allowed him to be unfit and unprofessional. A bit of a wasted tallent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifty 51 Posted September 28 The clip that sums up Michael Owen for me is from his bbc2 soccer skills tv show smashing shots past a young goalkeeper and celebrating - Neville Southall’s withering ‘well done he’s 13’ is brilliant. His Dubai advert in a helicopter and promoting some terrible double denim are also up there. Sorry I have no idea how to link to those but a quick google will bring them up - there’s something a bit Alan Partridge about him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,682 Posted September 28 30 minutes ago, Fifty said: The clip that sums up Michael Owen for me is from his bbc2 soccer skills tv show smashing shots past a young goalkeeper and celebrating - Neville Southall’s withering ‘well done he’s 13’ is brilliant. His Dubai advert in a helicopter and promoting some terrible double denim are also up there. Sorry I have no idea how to link to those but a quick google will bring them up - there’s something a bit Alan Partridge about him He’s a natural presenter isn’t he. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
