Author Topic: Owen Going to Newcastle (Read 24605 times)

kopitekop1 · « **on:** August 30, 2005, 10:13:51 AM »

Just been announced on 5 live

walshys_mullet · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:14:18 AM »

Andy-oh-six · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:14:43 AM »

SSN not reported it yet - very strange

kopitekop1 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:15:21 AM »

Legard on 5 live is very good and he says its not official but he will sign today

Liverbird 2010 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:15:22 AM »

bastards

Finn Solomon · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:15:49 AM »

Look on the bright side, we get to keep Cisse.

I think this proves once and for all Owen has no love for us.

lfcdave · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:16:02 AM »

I thought they were issuing an imminent statement??

Redlady · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:16:04 AM »

It's on teletext too. Seems that it's happening then $:-\$

Baz1LFC · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:16:28 AM »

I refuse to believe anything until i hear it or see it myself.

Ron · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:16:42 AM »

Is this true ?

didi · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:16:49 AM »

were looking abit silly if this happens

overthebar · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:16:58 AM »

It's on their website, nufc.co.uk, believe it.

-HH- · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:16:58 AM »

Very surprised

Liverbird 2010 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:17:18 AM »

4 year deal, 16 million pound.

walshys_mullet · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:17:32 AM »

its on the official website of newcastle too, subject to medical.

Well i dont want to sound bitter but Owens drastically gone down in my estimation. A four year deal? he said he didnt want a permanent move.

Cardie · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:18:38 AM »

Is it just me who's not the slightest bit bothered?

Just hope we can repair the damage with Cisse.

Rushian · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:18:40 AM »

WORLD EXCLUSIVEOwen Agrees Magpies Move
By Gary Oliver

MICHAEL Owen was today poised to become a Newcastle United player after agreeing to join the Magpies on a four-year deal.

The 25-year-old was due to undergo a medical this afternoon, after Real Madrid accepted what was a club record transfer offer from United.

The fee beats that paid to Blackburn Rovers for the signing of Alan Shearer back in the summer of 1996.

And ecstatic chairman Freddy Shepherd believes the arrival of Owen would rank on a par with that fantastic transfer.

He told nufc.co.uk: "Bringing Michael to St. James' Park will rank alongside the signing of Alan Shearer as my proudest moment at Newcastle United.

"Newcastle fans love centre-forwards and Michael is a fantastic goalscorer. He's someone we would love to build the team around and we hope he can help us bring success to the club."

More on this story to follow on nufc.co.uk and Newcastle World TV during the rest of the day.

Andy-oh-six · « **Reply #17 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:18:54 AM »

Isn't the Owen mantra: 'I will be happy here if I win trophies'

why is he going to Newcastle? He's really gone down in my estimation.

waffle · « **Reply #18 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:19:13 AM »

we didnt want him enough. God we badly needed him this is so bad,

Devastatin' Dave · « **Reply #19 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:19:14 AM »

Quote from: walshys_mullet on August 30, 2005, 10:17:32 AM

Well i dont want to sound bitter but Owens drastically gone down in my estimation. A four year deal? he said he didnt want a permanent move.

Im sure he would have gone to us if we showed proper interest, but we didn't.

Liverbird 2010 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:19:16 AM »

Well the biggest mistake he made in his life was leaving the european champs, and he will now have to carry Newcastle for 4 years. But as the saying goes you reap what you sow.
Oh well at least we get to keep Cisse

Baz1LFC · « **Reply #21 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:19:31 AM »

Fuckinell its on Sky Sports News now. I cant believe that this has happened. Im fuckin gutted now

Realdidi · « **Reply #22 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:19:42 AM »

not bothered, got enough strikers and dont see how owen would have offered us tha tmuch considerig rafas style of play

Finn Solomon · « **Reply #23 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:19:55 AM »

Quote from: Cardie on August 30, 2005, 10:18:38 AM

Is it just me who's not the slightest bit bothered?

Just hope we can repair the damage with Cisse.

See my post above. I don't feel any emotion, strangely. Now to watch Cisse take the Premiership by storm.

Jagdip · « **Reply #24 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:19:55 AM »

Yup its now official! Owen has signed for NUFC. Money talks - what more can be said?

-HH- · « **Reply #25 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:20:08 AM »

So £16 million, £5 million a year on wages for 4 years. Good stuff from Shepherd there

The Fletcher Memorial · « **Reply #26 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:20:15 AM »

He's fucked his career up with one stupid decision last season. Good luck though lad!

Andy-oh-six · « **Reply #27 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:20:42 AM »

Hopefully we can repair the damage with Cisse. The lure of deep fried mars bars with Freddy was just too much for him.

stevenalonsa · « **Reply #28 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:20:53 AM »

Oh. God not again.

So much expectations came to nothing.

I am crest fallen. I do found it on the newcastle site.

Cusamano · « **Reply #29 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:21:03 AM »

Fucking hell!!!

kopitekop1 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:21:27 AM »

How can no-one be bothered?
Owen is a proven world class striker and we bloody need him!!

ollyfrom.tv · « **Reply #31 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:21:30 AM »

Best news we could have heard this morning, if it means Cisse will stay.

lfcdave · « **Reply #32 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:21:36 AM »

Well thats a suprise. Four years...fucking hell!

SO I assume Real Madrid wont bother discussing our offer then.

overthebar · « **Reply #33 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:21:40 AM »

Give him a break, all he wants to be the player of the tournament at WC2006, that is what this is all about. He needs games and he is desperate to get them, to get his form up.

tax_man · « **Reply #34 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:21:50 AM »

Who needs Micheal Owen when we've got Djbril Cisse.

Good luck in the Championship next season mickey.

Jagdip · « **Reply #35 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:22:12 AM »

With Owen at NUFC and Cisse sets look to stay. Whats going to happen to the RM and CB we so badly need. Surely if we had funds to bring MO here we can now get the RM we need.

I am a bit gutted but am happy to see Cisse stay and want to see him take the Premiership by storm. However, we very badly need a RM!!!

RedScud · « **Reply #36 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:22:13 AM »

I hope Owen will follow Gerrard. I'm going to Newcastle, no wait, I want Liverpool

waffle · « **Reply #37 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:22:21 AM »

The only reason i didnt care baros went is because i thought owen was coming. Baros has gone in vain

Graeme · « **Reply #38 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:22:48 AM »

Ah well, Newcastle obviously made more of an effort to get his signature. Disappointed he isn't coming back, but he's still responsible for some of my best memories as a red. Good luck Michael

Finn Solomon · « **Reply #39 on:** August 30, 2005, 10:23:19 AM »

Quote from: koppitekop1 on August 30, 2005, 10:21:27 AM

How can no-one be bothered?
Owen is a proven world class striker and we bloody need him!!

Why sign a proven world-class player if he doesn't have as much passion and commitment as other players of similar ability already in your squad? Good for that, some form of closure at least.