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Michael Owen
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SIXFOOTSTEVE
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I can\'t believe it ,and boy do we need him !!!
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\"...... are we gonna get 100%\"
He\'s a pro.........he\'ll give 100%.........it\'s in his own interests to do so.
He\'s a pro.........he\'ll give 100%.........it\'s in his own interests to do so.
I bet there a few clauses in his contract Davy.
Shepherd has his faults like most Directors/chairmen which we all know about but he has always made cash available for every manager thats been there,I think alot of people think its his own money but there alot of wheeling and dealing with Sponsors,IMO I think a major sponsor has put the money up for Owen.He would be a squad player at Liverpool and Real if he stayed,he\'ll be first on the teamsheet at Newcastle and will be a massive Star in the area,the same as when Shearer came to Newcastle,they will probably recoup most of the money with Merchandise sales and sponsors
Shepherd has his faults like most Directors/chairmen which we all know about but he has always made cash available for every manager thats been there,I think alot of people think its his own money but there alot of wheeling and dealing with Sponsors,IMO I think a major sponsor has put the money up for Owen.He would be a squad player at Liverpool and Real if he stayed,he\'ll be first on the teamsheet at Newcastle and will be a massive Star in the area,the same as when Shearer came to Newcastle,they will probably recoup most of the money with Merchandise sales and sponsors
BriH
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Seems to me that NUFC have a SERIOUS problem with security - everyone knows what went on LOL 
- Who knows why Liverpool did`nt want him and as for Owen being quoted as he would only sign for NUFC if the reds did`nt come knocking , hardly a rebuff - it is his home town club after all - maybe its a bit like when Shearer had a meeting with Fergie and i am sure it would have gone along the lines of \" yes alex i will sign for you ONLY if NUFC dont come in for me \" hardly needs explaining what happened next does it - we bid a world record fee and got him - dont think NUFC were classed as a second option in the light of things , the reds did not Knock hard enough to welcome him back , cos i think he would have played for his Beloved L/pool for a lot less money than he will be getting - BUT if your NOT wanted why grovel when you can still play
- Who knows why Liverpool did`nt want him and as for Owen being quoted as he would only sign for NUFC if the reds did`nt come knocking , hardly a rebuff - it is his home town club after all - maybe its a bit like when Shearer had a meeting with Fergie and i am sure it would have gone along the lines of \" yes alex i will sign for you ONLY if NUFC dont come in for me \" hardly needs explaining what happened next does it - we bid a world record fee and got him - dont think NUFC were classed as a second option in the light of things , the reds did not Knock hard enough to welcome him back , cos i think he would have played for his Beloved L/pool for a lot less money than he will be getting - BUT if your NOT wanted why grovel when you can still playLING_BASHER
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We got him for at least 1 year full stop, we needed at least 2 forwards so its a good start, just hope we can make the 6th at least.
jonny_mc
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Correction Owen Is with US for FOUR years.
There is no clauses in his contact what so ever, who pays 16-18Mill for a player to play for a year? No One!
He is on a Huge Sum of money at newcastle, and we are just grateful he is playing for us.
As for the Shearer and Owen Patrtnership should work a treat, but come the end of the season am not sure how luque will play along side owen.
Only Only thing to say \"FANTASTIC SIGNING!\"
Toon, Own, Owen!
micky-quayle
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lets look at the facts
1) paid 17m for a player who only cost real madrid half that a season ago and although scored goals for them could not command a regular place in the starting line up. (can someone explain how his value has increased 100 % in a deflated transfer market)
2)he is touted as being the 20 to 30 goal a year player they need. (michael owen has never scored 20 goals in a season ever ! suprised me that fact)
3)after paying 17m and adding to the clubs debt they will be goosed if the don\'t at least get a uefa place, fat freddy is taking one huge gamble maybe with the very existance of the club.
4)a hell of a lot of money to pay for a player who is extremely injury prone with a gammy hamstring.
to conclude, the gamble may well pay off but there is massive potential for it to go pearshaped.
ps. this is not just sour grapes from a sunderland fan but they would be real concerns if i was one of the unwashed from the lop sided cow shed up the road.
1) paid 17m for a player who only cost real madrid half that a season ago and although scored goals for them could not command a regular place in the starting line up. (can someone explain how his value has increased 100 % in a deflated transfer market)
2)he is touted as being the 20 to 30 goal a year player they need. (michael owen has never scored 20 goals in a season ever ! suprised me that fact)
3)after paying 17m and adding to the clubs debt they will be goosed if the don\'t at least get a uefa place, fat freddy is taking one huge gamble maybe with the very existance of the club.
4)a hell of a lot of money to pay for a player who is extremely injury prone with a gammy hamstring.
to conclude, the gamble may well pay off but there is massive potential for it to go pearshaped.
ps. this is not just sour grapes from a sunderland fan but they would be real concerns if i was one of the unwashed from the lop sided cow shed up the road.
Davyred
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Correction Owen Is with US for FOUR years.
There is no clauses in his contact what so ever, who pays 16-18Mill for a player to play for a year? No One!
He is on a Huge Sum of money at newcastle, and we are just grateful he is playing for us.
As for the Shearer and Owen Patrtnership should work a treat, but come the end of the season am not sure how luque will play along side owen.
Only Only thing to say \"FANTASTIC SIGNING!\"
Toon, Own, Owen!
Jonny, just because a footballer signs a 4 year deal, it doesn\'t mean he\'ll be with you for 4 years. Theres loads of examples of this.
As for having no clauses in his contract, I\'d be very very surprised.