Former Newcastle manager Graeme Souness has tipped Michael Owen to rebuild his career after sealing a surprise move to champions Manchester United.
Souness brought Owen to St James' Park for £17million four years ago but the move turned sour for the England striker following a succession of injuries and the club's relegation at the end of last season.
But while doubts persist over the wisdom of the deal done by United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, Souness believes his fellow Scot has pulled a masterstroke and told The People: "I don't think Michael is shot. It's a really good transfer for all concerned."
He added: "I think the move will excite him and give him whole new lease of life
"He was Newcastle's top player at the time and all of that onus was on him. At United he will be just another player and surrounded by really good team-mates who can give him the service he needs.
"He will also be in the best environment in terms of treatment off the field and that is important to any player of his age."
Commenting on Ferguson's gamble, he added: "I think this is a smart deal for him. It's a clever one especially when there are not too many available targets out there.
"In fact this could easily be the deal of the season if it works out for him."
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reddevils_4life99
Please tell me what on earth you are droning on about you pillock!
impact, No, I'd say it's much bigger and may I add, so what!
johnconnolly...very nice.
Why the hell are NUFC tramps on this MANU site.
phil k
you got owen simply because we at NUFC did not have enough cash to offer him a new contract; he was undoubtably our best striker.The rest were, and are surplus to requirements, NUFC are now(a Championship club)People like you are the reason why your club and its fans are worshiped the world over! I bet you love manchester united and i bet you've never even been to Sid James Park.We are the loser's.
As for souness; always willing to stick the knife into the back of NUFC at every opportunity; just as well because they had the audacity to sack him for being one of the best and able managers in the club's 100 plus year history!
We will miss visiting old trafford,probably for many seasons cosidering the way things are at the moment.Good luck and good fortune to Owen,now he has a proper team around him,he will surely score many goals.
From cameron w, on Sun 5 Jul 11:34AM
John connolly luv,
Machester airport is slightly bigger than newcastle,dont you agree.
newcastleian1, go to the main story, souness thinks Owen will be a success, theirs a picture of her, comment 13
i have never been a glory hunter i am man untied till the end whatever league they play in
JUST FACE THE FATCS LOSERPOOL AND NEWCASTLE MAN UNTIED HAVE JUST AS LOYAL FANS AND ITS NOT ARE PROBLEM WE ARE CURRENTLY THE MOST SUCCESFUL TEAM IN THE COUNTRY
pianomusicals....you and safcalsftm i pressume.
necastlian,goodfun in a barrel,you should try it.
impact, where did you HERE that, but it's true anyway, i'ts only you who likes them
newcastlian,She's not particular.
pianomusiclive...scraping the barrel with you though mate.
Newcastlian,She's not particular.
Wouldn't it have been great to stand outside of Old Trafford after Man Utd's last home game and asked the fans as they were leaving (for he airport etc) what they thought of Michael Owen.
pianomusiclive......you lot have had more than your fair share down the years.
pianomusiclive....i here mrs connolly does not like mackems neither.
Newcastlian,P.s.
Oh!,and your correct yet again,not on the same planet.
Newcastlian
I agree mate,Just goes to show some fans will put up with any old sh-it,and especially at NUFC.
John connolly 13.
Heyup mate,Iv'e been in Benidorm with your wife.
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