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Michael Owen bemused by Newcastle United boos - 20th April 2011
Manchester United striker Michael Owen says he was disappointed after being booed by Newcastle fans during Tuesday's 0-0 draw at St James' Park.
The former Magpies man was jeered when he came on after 81 minutes.
Owen said on Twitter: "Got a poor reception off the home fans which was disappointing. Was desperate to score!"
He added: "Knew I would get booed as that's what a lot of fans do but if they knew the facts then they may have a different opinion."
Owen deal was the worst I did at United: Shepherd - 17th April 2011
AS Michael Owen prepares for the possibility of a rocky return to St James’ Park, the man who brokered the club-record deal to bring him to Newcastle admits the dream signing he toasted six years ago turned into a “nightmare”.
In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Sun to mark Owen’s comeback, former Magpies chairman Freddy Shepherd confesses signing the England striker was the “worst” transfer of his Toon tenure.
Chester FC: Blues seal deal with Michael Owen's Manor House Stables - 7th April 2011
CHESTER FC have agreed a unique partnership with the horse racing stables of Manchester United and England star Michael Owen.
Manor House Stables, co-owned by Chester-born Owen and Andrew Black, have leased a horse to the Blues that they hope will run and win money for the reborn club at events including Chester Racecourse’s famous May Festival.
Now supporters are being given the chance to become one of 50 owners of Marine Boy, the five-year-old gelding that will race in Chester FC’s own silks.
Owen: Chelsea don't scare us - 4th April 2011
Michael Owen is confident United can overturn a run of disappointing results at Stamford Bridge when the Reds face Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg on Wednesday.
Despite enduring a run of 10 games without victory in West London, Owen insists Sir Alex Ferguson’s side are fully capable of beating Chelsea, citing impressive performances during the last two trips to the Bridge.
In an exclusive interview, Owen told ManUtd.com: “Since I’ve been at the club the games at Stamford Bridge have been odd. We don’t get outplayed there, that’s for sure. Unfortunately we haven’t had many good results, though. I’m sure our luck will change at some point.
Leicester swoop for United striker Michael Owen - 4th April 2011
Leicester boss Sven Goran Eriksson is plotting an audacious summer bid for Michael Owen.
King Power, the wealthy Thai company which owns the Foxes, are preparing to throw the kitchen sink at their quest for promotion to the Premier League next season.
And boss Eriksson has identified the 31-year-old Manchester United striker as the man to spearhead the charge.