JustMike Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Yes, I know it seems like he has been retired for some time now but he will play some part in the game today and I for one want to thank him for this (amongst others) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPC6Yv3BPVY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fareham saint phil Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Deserves a decent applause even though he always seemed to screw us up at the Dell, haven't seen the best of him at St Mary's so its a great opportunity for us to show our class and say farewell to one of our countries best forwards and yes to celebrate THAT goal above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 and winning a penalty from some dirty argie in 2002 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfaVrWuM33E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Strange career in the end but was phenomenal at the start and seems a decent bloke. Certainly deserves a nice reception at the end. Pretty sure he will score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 I loved him. Quality player. Injuries told though unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Was a quality player but didn't have the drive to play regular games for smaller clubs in his last few years (or maybe it was ego). Instead he prefered to sit on the bench week after week. He retired years ago as far as I am concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Don't care what anyone says (and there are some ridiculous trolls out there), he was a legend. Hope he comes on today and scores the consolation in a 5-1 defeat for his side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 We all knew he'd end his career at St Mary's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Deserves a good reception, 40 goals for England warrants it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 A very promising early career stymied by injury, in the ultimate analysis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 and winning a penalty from some dirty argie in 2002 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfaVrWuM33E ..and a certain Pochettino... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Was a quality player but didn't have the drive to play regular games for smaller clubs in his last few years (or maybe it was ego). Instead he prefered to sit on the bench week after week. He retired years ago as far as I am concerned. He's played for Stoke in the last year...before that Man U!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suomi Saint Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 He hasn't done a lot since 2005 in all honesty, but he deserves recognition for what he achieved prior to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 This is the real Michael Owen. But is he as good as the Latvian one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 ^ exactly, just a bench warmer since 2005. He probably should have dropped a division and carried on for years ala Philips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 He hasn't been fit to play for seven years but he took the money for his gambling, his real interest is the gee gees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Surely he won't be making more than a 10 minute appearance at the end (and that's if stoke are 3-0 up)? There are literally millions of pounds to play for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 He hasn't been fit to play for seven years but he took the money for his gambling, his real interest is the gee gees Yeah, this! He has been a joke for the last few years and its funny how clubs like Stoke took him on. He has not been serious about playing for years, as someone said, he retired years ago. I don't owe him a round of applause but he doesn't deserve anything negative either, He could have been a contender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 We shall be witnessing the end of a wasted career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Another player who promised so much, yet delivered very little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 I'd like to see MP trip him up as he's coming off the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the colonel Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Another player who promised so much, yet delivered very little. really!....lol lol lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 I'd like to see MP trip him up as he's coming off the bench. I'd rather see a proper enactment and Owen dive when MP goes near him :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 He'll get a round of applause from me. Great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Another player who promised so much, yet delivered very little. Relatively! He could have delivered so much more (as one of the best centre forwards in the world) but to say he didn't do anything is a bit silly. It's a sad day, not for the end of his football career but for the real start of his punditry career. One of the worst I've ever seen, but I'll applaud him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterseasaint Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Another player who promised so much, yet delivered very little. Yet somehow managed to deliver so much more than most English professional footballers in history. FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Cup, Premier league title, Ballon D'Or, Premier league golden boot, 10th most capped English player, only English player to play in 4 major tournaments, 2nd most goals for England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Proud to read Saints supporters today will recognise the legend who was Michael Owen by a round of applause. In his youth he was incredible but sadly his career is a warning to young players overdoing things before their bodies, muscles, bones catch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 He's wasted the last 8 years. When he left Newcastle, he chased the money at United, then was too proud to drop to the Championship after United. Was such a good player in his early years though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 really!....lol lol lol yes, he should have been England's all time top scorer and the PL's top scorer. Yet for the past 8 years has been nothing more than a sicknote with the odd glimpse of what used to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Yep he certainly will be getting a warm send off from me,even though his career didn't probably pan out the way it should have he certainly made a huge impact to the English game in general. As usual he was probably thrust into the big time too young and this contributed to his injuries later in life,I also suspect that the love of money and horse racing probably contributed to his lack of hunger and passion he possessed when he started out. All the same,good luck and thank you Michael Owen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Have nothing against Owen, not sure why there is some bitterness in some quarters. In his younger years he was one of the best strikers in Europe, I think most people assumed he'd go on and become even better, but the reality is that he peaked at around 24/25. It's been an incredibly fast decline since then. He relied a lot on his pace and without that he struggled to make the moves and get away as he used to, the thigh injuries especially completely killed him - which is what often happens with ''quick'' players. I think he tried to adapt his game, but he never managed it and was never as effective without that yard of pace. Gave me some good memories in my teens though, against Argentina in the world cup, winning the penality against Brazil in 2002, the goal against Portugal in 2004. He never quite reached the heights of the likes of Beckham, Scholes et all - but will still be fondly remembered by most English football fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22591865 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Owen received a standing ovation from all four corners of the ground as he left the field at the final whistle, calling time on a career that has taken him from Liverpool to Real Madrid, Newcastle, Manchester United and Stoke. Really!! thought I was just applauding Saints off at the final whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 (edited) Have nothing against Owen, not sure why there is some bitterness in some quarters. In his younger years he was one of the best strikers in Europe, I think most people assumed he'd go on and become even better, but the reality is that he peaked at around 24/25. It's been an incredibly fast decline since then. He relied a lot on his pace and without that he struggled to make the moves and get away as he used to, the thigh injuries especially completely killed him - which is what often happens with ''quick'' players. I think he tried to adapt his game, but he never managed it and was never as effective without that yard of pace. Gave me some good memories in my teens though, against Argentina in the world cup, winning the penality against Brazil in 2002, the goal against Portugal in 2004. He never quite reached the heights of the likes of Beckham, Scholes et all - but will still be fondly remembered by most English football fans. On the BBC site paying tribute to Becks, they have a 5 min vid of the 1-0 win v the argies. Owen looks unplayable in a few moves. Such pace. I had forgotten how good he was back then. That vid has a few clips of MP. Apart from the obvious pen, he almost equalised with a header cleared off the line. Watching England at that time, I remember thinking they weren't very good, but compared to the present team, they were awesome. I remember MO crawling off the pitch in agony v Sweden 2006 - very sad to see. Edited 19 May, 2013 by Golac's Cunning Stunts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 I thought it was quite funny seeing him chase down Kelvin today. I thought to myself 'he hasn't lost too much pace!' but then realised he was there next to Fonte, Hooiveld and Stoke City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the colonel Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 yes, he should have been England's all time top scorer and the PL's top scorer. Yet for the past 8 years has been nothing more than a sicknote with the odd glimpse of what used to be well try looking at the 10 years previous to that....why do some fans have such short memories!?!?!? Here's a clue as you obviously need it (provided by Batterseasaint above).F A Cup, League Cup, UEFA Cup, Premier league title, Ballon D'Or, Premier league golden boot, 10th most capped English player, only English player to play in 4 major tournaments, 2nd most goals for England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Short memories? We remember the player he was and the shadow that has taken his place for the last 8 years. He could/should have been so much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 On the BBC site paying tribute to Becks, they have a 5 min vid of the 1-0 win v the argies. Owen looks unplayable in a few moves. Such pace. I had forgotten how good he was back then. That vid has a few clips of MP. Apart from the obvious pen, he almost equalised with a header cleared off the line. Watching England at that time, I remember thinking they weren't very good, but compared to the present team, they were awesome. I remember MO crawling off the pitch in agony v Sweden 2006 - very sad to see. It also sort of summed him up as a bloke and player. Didn't make a huge fuss, he just rolled himself off the pitch. So many players roll around and around and around, just because they've lost a toe nail. He is kind of similar to Scholes, in that I don't think he lived up the limelight as such - very much a keep himself to himself sort of guy. Tweet just posted by him michael owen @themichaelowen2h Special word for the Southampton fans too. To be clapped off by a whole stadium was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 absolutely incredible player in his time when he left Real Madrid, it was all down hill on the pitch and with injuries but at one point, he and the Brazilian Ronaldo were the best in the world up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsash saint Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Did he actually touch the ball today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Did he actually touch the ball today? He did have a few touches, but he struggled to do much with the constant hoofs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amesbury Saint Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Tweet just posted by him michael owen @themichaelowen2h Special word for the Southampton fans too. To be clapped off by a whole stadium was amazing. It was a very good send off by the saints fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Absolute disgrace Saints fans singing his song, but not joining in for any of our own players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Absolute disgrace Saints fans singing his song, but not joining in for any of our own players. Calm down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Absolute disgrace Saints fans singing his song, but not joining in for any of our own players. Lol yeh because we never sang any saints songs today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Lol yeh because we never sang any saints songs today How many songs did we sing today for any of our players versus 3 or 4 for Owen? Ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 He did have a few touches, but he struggled to do much with the constant hoofs. To my recollection he touched it twice in the entire time he was on the pitch, both short passes near the halfway line, plus that air shot. According to whoscored.com he had 3 touches, including one shot, so they must be being VERY generous with his air shot. 100% pass accuracy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 How many songs did we sing today for any of our players versus 3 or 4 for Owen? Ridiculous. We sang loads of Saints player songs, and I heard "One Michael Owen" twice, when his name was read out at the start, and when he came on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 We sang loads of Saints player songs, and I heard "One Michael Owen" twice, when his name was read out at the start, and when he came on. Was also sung during the game and at the end of the match, so I make that three times at least. How many times was Jay Rodrgiuez's song sang? Or Luke Shaw's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 19 May, 2013 Share Posted 19 May, 2013 Was also sung during the game, so I make that three times. How many times was Jay Rodrgiuez song sang? Or Luke Shaw's? Luke Shaw had to endure that terrible "Hey Jude" song at least twice that I heard, plus ongoing "Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke"s. Rodriguez' song was sung once that I heard. There was at least one "Super Kelv" and a "Kelvin give us a wave", there was a "RLSGM" when he scored, a "Morgan Schneiderlin lalalalala", even a "Jose Fonte Baby" at one point. "Puncheon Sh11ts when he wants" got a few outings when he came on, "Adam Lallana" when he took some corners, is this enough yet ? Aside from that, we sang at least 5 times about Markus Liebherr, and that terrible Cortese song a few times too, plus the equally gash This Is How It Feels hugely overdone with the manager's name too, in amongst all the Skate-baiting, OWTSGMI and WTFILN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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