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Michael Owen Shirt Number 7 for Manchester United
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Author:  Telepractice [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 6:17 am ]
Post subject:  Michael Owen Shirt Number 7 for Manchester United
Quote:
Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to award Manchester United's No7 shirt to Michael Owen this week was an interesting move – perhaps another step on his road to redemption. Variously described as "iconic" and "prestigious", the shirt number Owen inherited has been the emblem of a long and distinguished line of United's most cherished players, from Johnny Berry, George Best and Steve Coppell back when it was routinely put on the dressing-room peg of the outside right, to Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, who established it as a brand in the era when names started to appear on the back of shirts as a marketing exercise.


http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog ... chael-owen

Is this a canny motivational tool employed with brilliance by Ferguson, or does it merely serve to highlight the new low-spending approach of Manchester United?
Author:  Jonny [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Owen Shirt Number 7 for Manchester United
As I am a Newcastle fan, I think I have the right to say Owen is WELL past it.

He will score goals for Man U (anyone would) but he certainly isn't the player he used to be. He has lost all of his pace, and he is scared to challenge hard due to him being injury prone. HE IS, don't believe him!!

As for Man U, I will be surprised if that is there spending over for the summer.....Mind games are being used in my opinion.
Author:  Telepractice [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Owen Shirt Number 7 for Manchester United
I've known Newcastle fans make similar comments as you, but not quite as politely :mrgreen: . In fact, I know fellow Liverpool fans who are unimpressed and let's not forget that Real Madrid supporters weren't exactly overwhelmed during his time there.

Basically, I agree that he isn't the same type of forward anymore but if he sets up camp in front of the opposition goal and waits for the ball to arrive he can still strike a ball when he's match fit.

Actually, watching your side last season Owen seems to have added a bit more heading ability to his game. Can't say I can recall him ever launching into many 50-50 tackles though!

It wouldn't shock me if there was another Brand Name signing in Manchester, but I think it would be for City.
Author:  Jonny [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Owen Shirt Number 7 for Manchester United
Believe me, with my mates and at the match's I don't put it so polite :mrgreen:

Anyone with an average footballing ability would score goals in that Manchester United team, as you will get so many chances and you recieve great service.

I have no doubt that he will score goals, probably around 10.

However, I hope Cappelo isn't blind to see WHY he is scoring these goals, and I hope he keeps him out of the England squad.
Author:  Hollyoaks Fan [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Owen Shirt Number 7 for Manchester United
His medals showed he was a red, OWEN OWEN
Then he joined the mancs instead, GOIN' GOIN'
His pace has gone his legs are shot
Gonna sit on the bench alot
Michael Owen, where were you in 05?

:lol:
Author:  Jonny [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Owen Shirt Number 7 for Manchester United
Not bad.

I have one to that exact tune about Cisse, but I won't put it up because it is about him being a paedo and a wife beater :mrgreen:
Author:  Telepractice [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Owen Shirt Number 7 for Manchester United
We can always rely on the North East for the least complimentary chants about each others' players. That said the most likely reason for Owen getting the number 7 shirt is they didn't think anything particularly offensive rhymed with it and 11 is reserved for the Player of the Year.
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