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Michael Owen aiming for more first-team action at Manchester United - 13th July 2011
Michael Owen says the positives of staying at a top club took precedence over his desire to play every week when he decided to accept a new one-year contract at Manchester United.
It was expected that Owen would leave Old Trafford this summer after his initial two-season deal expired. The former England striker made only 17 appearances last season, spending most of the campaign on the bench.
However, Sir Alex Ferguson opted to offer a new deal, and Owen says he has been assured of a meaningful role next season.
Royal Ascot: Michael Owen's tears of joy at winner - 18th June 2011
One had shed tears. The other sported jet-black wraparound shades which cast a cloak over his innermost thoughts.
But both footballer Michael Owen and trainer Aidan O'Brien proved leading men on Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot.
Manchester United striker Owen showed the emotion - clearly choked at the success of Brown Panther, a horse he bred and owns, in Thursday's last race, the King George V Stakes.
Owen will bow out on top - 16th June 2011
Michael Owen has no plans to retire any time soon but admits it is important for him to bow out at the top.
The experienced striker recently penned a new one-year contract at Manchester United,
with that deal set to take him past his 32nd birthday.
He has been forced to accept a role as a squad player at Old Trafford, with Sir Alex Ferguson's squad brimming with world class talent.
Sir Alex Ferguson banks on Michael Owen to pass on wealth of experience to Manchester United young guns - 8th June 2011
Eyebrows were raised at Manchester United’s decision to hand Michael Owen a new one-year contract earlier this week, but the former England forward can credit Sir Alex Ferguson’s admiration of AC Milan for his extended stay at Old Trafford.
Despite naming Owen in his Premier League starting XI just once last season, Ferguson believes that the 31 year-old’s experience at the highest level is an invaluable quality and one which overrides his limited involvement on the pitch.
Owen extends Old Trafford stay - 1st June 2011
Michael Owen's contract has been extended for a further year, in a deal that will see the forward complete a third season as a first-team player.
Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Michael has proved to be a top footballer. It’s unfortunate Michael didn’t get more opportunities but the form of Chicharito put everyone in the shade and his partnership with Rooney proved invaluable. I am delighted Michael is staying for a further year and we will look to give him more opportunities in the new season.”