Owen joins Stoke

[vegster]

What a loser he is. Clearly hates the game and loves the paycheck. Can't wait until he is retired and out of football for good.

Juxtapose Micheal Owen with Andrew Strauss, One going out at the top another claiming he still has a lot to offer in The Premiership despite being on the slide physically and financially, I used to like him....

 

[Stat Brother]

I don't see why - he was a top end player who felt he could still do it at the prem level, and clearly Stoke think he can too, why on earth should he have lowered his sights to a lower division. He's done the right thing. Now, if nobody had come in for him, that's a different matter.

His 'form' over the last couple of seasons, doesn't seem to back that up.
Plus he's hardly had the pick of clubs since May.

 

[Barry Izbak]

I suppos its not like he's gotta live round there. Can't be an hour back to Chester.

"Stoke's a shit hole I wanna go home" always a favourite sing song that one

 

[Dickyboy]

Still think he could of done a job for us those pie queues are getting longer and longer.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

How drearily predictable. Those Premier League clubs just can't help themselves, throwing good money after bad. Hopefully Pulis will show Owen who's boss and what is expected of him. But won't be holding my breath.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Thank god for that... I hear Kanchelskis is still a free agent?


Michael Owen joins Stoke after agreeing a 12-month deal

Michael Owen joins Stoke after agreeing a 12-month deal - Telegraph

Owen, the former England international, was at Stoke's training ground today to put the finishing touches to what will essentially be a pay-as-you-play contract.
Stoke have been in talks with Owen all day and the deal appeared off earlier this afternoon until a final offer was accepted by the 32 year-old and his advisors.

It is understood the only hurdle to overcome now is the Premier League agreeing Owen's registration for Stoke's 25-man squad before the 5pm deadline.

Owen was a free agent after his release from Manchester United at the end of last season and first met Stoke in June to discuss a move to the Britannia Stadium. Owen has been considering his options, with offers understood to have been made in the Far East and in the Championship, but will sign for Tony Pulis after a day of whirlwind talks.

The deal will be a basic 12-month deal, with the promise of a further year if he passes a set number of appearances. Owen is believed to be eanning a substantial basic wage with substantial incentives for goals.

Owen's move will see him team up with Peter Crouch, his former England team-mate, and Stoke are the fifth club of his career.

Could be a cheap deal for Stoke...

 

[Hamilton]

Is this a joke

Christ

No. Why in Christ's name do you think I would be joking?

Jesus!

 

[Chicken Runner61]

12 months deal 1.5m based on games I heard - Don't think we could afford that

 

[chucky1973]

how much did we sell him for?

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

At least they have something in common, neither have played football for years.

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

If he makes through training unscathed and without a broken leg, is he not a bit lightweight for Stoke!? Should they not be going for someone with less footballing ability and more thumping the ball neanderthals?

Maybe they've bought him just so that they can lend him to us!

 

[Hamilton]

At least they have something in common, neither have played football for years.

Classic.

 

[We're the Stripes]

 

[Pavilionaire]

Stoke want to raise their profile so I see this move as good for both parties. I also find it funny that Liverpool didn't re-sign him. A lot of their fans will be sad about that.

 

[OSRGull]

Stoke want to raise their profile so I see this move as good for both parties. I also find it funny that Liverpool didn't re-sign him. A lot of their fans will be sad about that.

A few of their fans don't seem to respect him anymore after his move to United.

 

[grawhite]

I liked Howard Webb's tweet earlier, Michael Own retired from football, and started playing rugby, as he just signed for Stoke Coty.

 

[BensGrandad]

I liked Howard Webb's tweet earlier, Michael Own retired from football, and started playing rugby, as he just signed for Stoke Coty.

If it is from Howard Webb that wont go down well with FA.

 

[driller]

With his 'billy big bollox' posturing about not dropping down a division, I'd quite like to see him fall on his arse.

Which is a pretty crappy thing to say about a player, who got my England supporting days, through some pretty shoddy teams.

He would
Break
It

 

[Pevenseagull]

they forgot snooker 100 + breaks (in practice), golf, darts AND 'Not Nicolas Anelka'





..... hmm ..... 'Anelka'

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Mandeville?

Now that is my sense of humour!