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Kop - cant see that happening mate. I was gutted when we failed to sign him a couple of years back, but I dont see what he offers us now. Big fee, massive wages and china fucking legs.

I think we (the club) ragged him as a young boy. We absolutely knackered his body. He was playing regular at football at 17 years old. he was so important to the club and to England at a young age, we have nackered him. He was always being rushed back from injury to play for us. The club couldnt function without him so he played 50% fit and when he was carrying injuries. I honestly think that thanks to Mr Houllier, Owen is absolutely fucked.

I cant see him playing for a 'big' club again. Who would take him on - £120k a week for 50% of the games of the season. I know he has been unlucky at Newcastle, but that's Owen for you. You build your team around him and the little taff goes and gets injured.

It would be reckless to spend that much money on a player who has always been injury prone and will get worse as the years go on.