Posted July 5th, 2009 by Franky in Squad, Transfer Talk
It would be easy now to start ranting about whom we just signed, the guy who spent eight years at Anfield Road. A player prone to injury and do we need another glass house, especially named ‘Owen’, but after yesterday’s capture of Michael Owen, it would be petty to react that way and I think it’s better to have a look at what the England International can bring us and could add to our squad.
The 89 times capped international has a rather impressive fact file and if he can stay injury free, he certainly could be a major boost to our offense.
Stats on club level
1996-2004: Liverpool FC – 216 appearances – 118 Goals (55% strike rate)
2004-2005: Real Madrid FC – 35 appearances – 13 goals (37% strike rate)
2005-2009: Newcastle United FC – 71 appearances – 26 goals (37% strike rate)
Total: 322 appearances – 157 goals (49% strike rate)
Stats on international level
1998-2009: 89 appearances – 40 goals (45% strike rate)
Total club level and international level combined: 411 appearances – 197 goals (48% strike rate)
There is no doubt that even in his more injury prone time Newcastle Owen one of the more dangerous players on the pitch was(). More than that Michael Owen is hoping that ManUtd can revive his international career and certainly wants to be part of the England squad during the 2010 World Cup. This could be the biggest bonus for us. Although there is no doubt that Berbatov will receive his fair share of time on the pitch, I can certainly imagine a lethal partnership up front with both Rooney and Owen. The England national squad could win most from this partnership if both strikers will get regular time together at Old Trafford or anywhere the Red Devils attend.
What are Owen’s weaknesses, other than his bad medical track record in the last years? He is no great header nor has he shown a lot of eye for other team players when it comes to delivering the last pass. But he’s a striker and he can be lethal. Will he manage it to overcome his background and medical record and can he play himself in our hearts over the next two years? Only time will tell, but if one… we certainly have signed the most lethal supersub around.
Tags: Michael Owen · Transfers
Comments (6)
[...] the signings of both Michael Owen and Antonia Valencia we might not need anyone anymore in the offensive department but questions [...]
[...] are very impressive stats, better than Michael Owen’s track record. Zlatan won the Capocannoniere, Italian domestic top scorer title, in 2009 with 25 goals. Another [...]
owen will score 15 or more next year, he is a man on a mission and his commitment to the cause should not be questioned.
also nearly every player that goes to newcastle become injury prone….. ie duff, barton, dyer and owen himself, they just dont have the same medical quality as other clubs.
owen will stay fit
[...] quiet on the transfer market and probably achieved the biggest feat of all Top 4 teams by signing Michael Owen, but also Antonio Valencia was added to our squad. And we signed Gabriel Obertan who will miss the [...]
[...] going on another tangent. If he wants to join us, he is welcome. On a contract similar to Michael Owen’s. Maximum £50,000/week and with appearance, assist and goal bonuses. Two years with option for [...]
[...] going on another tangent. If he wants to join us, he is welcome. On a contract similar to Michael Owen’s. Maximum £50,000/week and with appearance, assist and goal bonuses. Two years with option for [...]