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Michael Owen reveals on Twitter he is still searching for new club

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Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen

Michael Owen says he is still waiting for a "good opportunity" ahead of the new season, but has again said he will not drop down to the Championship.

Ex-England striker Owen, 32, insisted in May he would not retire despite being released by Manchester United after three seasons at Old Trafford.

"If a good opportunity doesn't come my way then so be it," tweeted Owen.external-link

"I know I can still bang them in at the top level. I proved that nearly every time I played for Manchester United."

Owen moved to Old Trafford on a free transfer in 2009, and he scored nine goals in his first season - including the winner in his side's 4-3 victory in the Manchester derby.

His appearances became less frequent in his second year at the club, when he scored five goals in all competitions, before he netted three times in four outings last term.

He made just one Premier League appearance, however, and his last outing was in the Champions League at the beginning of November.

But Owen believes he still has something to offer in the top-flight - and he said he would not consider dropping down a division to join a Championship club.

"At 32, I've still got a few years in me," he said.

"At this stage of my career it has to be something that I'm going to enjoy doing.

"Not being disrespectful when I say I wouldn't play in the Championship. Always said I wouldn't drop down the leagues like some have done.

"After playing for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle, Man Utd and England, I don't think I would enjoy that football."

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  • Comment posted by toonarmy_jonny, at 11:05 13 Jul 2012

    Well Michael your loyalty, fitness and work-ethic arent in doubt.
    Your priority was being fit for england never your employer and when you did manage to get onto a pitch you play for yourself not your team. You cost NUFC 1.3 mil per goal and never reciprocated the loyalty and support shown to you, injured or not.
    Wont play in championship? Doubt you'll actually play at all if someone signed you!

  • Comment posted by Complete and utter horse, at 09:20 13 Jul 2012

    I hear my local council are hiring bin men.

  • Comment posted by TheWelshWombat, at 10:17 13 Jul 2012

    Why are you STILL waiting for a club to show an interest if you're so awesome, Michael..? Liverpool mentality through and through - just because you were a big deal once it doesn't mean you're a big deal anymore... Unbelievable arrogance from a player well, well past his prime. He'd be found out in no time in the Championship - THAT'S why he won't 'drop down'.

  • Comment posted by User0238581639, at 12:20 13 Jul 2012

    Michael Owen is kidding himself. Owen has not been the same since he suffered a anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2006. Owen has been happy to take a good wage without playing for several years, this is no example to set for young people under our present economic climit. At least leave the game with a bit of dignity you conned us long enough.

  • Comment posted by User0776528926, at 12:36 13 Jul 2012

    #95: TV presenting? This is someone who makes Shearer seem like Harry Hill by comparison. Unless of course he signs up for those "celebrity goes outside of their comfort zone" shows, like Freddie Flintoff has been doing (very well).
    I can see it now. "Michael goes somewhere without leaving the ground", or "Limping with Limas".
    Maybe an updated autobiography - "Owen Goal - The Wilderness Years."

  • Comment posted by User0239956019, at 15:11 13 Jul 2012

    We have a space in our 5-a-side team if you fancy it Michael, you might have to go in goal though..

  • Comment posted by User0678554806, at 12:49 13 Jul 2012

    Owen is a classic example of an overpaid prima donna who instead of choosing to actually play and fight for his place, he took the easy, lazy and money grabbing option of sitting on the bench at Utd for 3 years, coming on when Utd were 4 nil up with 5 minutes to go, with less risk of his poor hamstrings going again. He should do a Micky Shannon and follow his real passion of the gee gees

  • Comment posted by User0794990729, at 12:06 13 Jul 2012

    I'm not sure where the idea of Michael Owen being a "Liverpool legend" came from. He lost all claims to that title when he ran his contract down in order for a big pay-day Bosman move.

    Signing for Manchester Utd (after doing the same thing to Newcastle) has all but erased him from the memory of Liverpool supporters.

    I doubt any Premier League team is going to gamble on him so happy retirement!

  • Comment posted by User0387242555, at 10:21 13 Jul 2012

    Always in the shadow of Robbie Fowler a much better player than Owen and someone who was willing to "drop down" a few levels when he went chasing a few quid in the far east and Australia. didn't make a song or dance about it either. Sorry Michael, your career has ended (it actually ended a few years ago but you didn't notice). Enjoy the money and the lonely life with your horses while you can.

  • Comment posted by LUFCAT, at 16:42 13 Jul 2012

    I wish he would re sign for Man Utd. I love to see him wasting their money.

  • Comment posted by capt_haddock, at 13:21 13 Jul 2012

    32 years old, Newcastle, Real Madrid, more injuries than you can shake a stick at!!! No its not MO, but Jonathan Woodgate, going back to play for his home town club to try and get promotion. That sounds like someone who loves the game more than the money to me. I hope he can stay fit and does a few more years. Fair play to him I say.

  • Comment posted by User0084863816, at 16:26 13 Jul 2012

    @dev_advocaat - Just for your information Shearer 260, Cole 187, Henry 176, Fowler 163 and Owen 149 make the top 5 Prem goalscorers..

  • Comment posted by D1694702457236, at 12:38 13 Jul 2012

    Michael, would you buy a car with a duff engine?

  • Comment posted by User0065900010, at 16:33 13 Jul 2012

    At NUFC we stuck by him after his cruciate injury in the world cup. we paid him £100k a week whilst sending him to the top specialist in the world for his injury. then when he returns he plays rubbish the season we got relegated (and I'm not saying relegation was all his fault) then opted to go sit on the bench at Utd instead of take a pay cut and try and repay our loyalty to him

  • Comment posted by D1679233263316, at 10:11 13 Jul 2012

    As good as he was,"was"is the ultimate word.If he is not prepared to drop into a lower league,then time to retire me thinks.

  • Comment posted by User0362458550, at 13:10 13 Jul 2012

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    "Michael Owen is starting to sound like a clean-cut Gazza."

    I'm sure Owen could get a job at Rangers too - he might be of use to a team in the Scottish Third Division. At least then he can still claim he chose to play for a "big club"!

  • Comment posted by U14972306, at 11:15 13 Jul 2012

    I hear that G4S have plenty of vacancies.

  • Comment posted by AndrewH, at 16:27 13 Jul 2012

    So you have played a handful of PL games. Big deal. You must be really proud of yourself.

    The fact I have n't does not mean I am not allowed an opinion.

    That is what these forums are all about - opinions.

    I did not feel the need to make my comments personal about other contributors unlike you.

    I was commenting on Michael Owen which - duh - is the whole point of this forum.

  • Comment posted by D1679320136907, at 12:02 13 Jul 2012

    Just look into his cold dead eyes, like looking at a shark, there is no soul there, no passion, the guy seems more interested in horses than football. With all that said I think he would be a perfect match for Rangers Newco, only they'll be in the 3rd Division if their lucky, so I guess that wouldn't float his boat either.

  • Comment posted by madmanmimk, at 14:55 13 Jul 2012

    owen has had his time. he may of won trophies at united but only playing a dozen games in 3 years isnt impressive

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