The club have today confirmed that Michael Owen will be out until Christmas after sustaining an injury in our 2-0 win over Otelul Galati.
Owen was setting up the opening goal when picking up the injury, although it was initially thought not to be too serious.
“Michael has a thigh muscle injury and will be out for six weeks or so.”
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What a Christmas present his comeback will be!
Think I’d prefer a lump of coal tbh.
Roses are red, violets are blue,
Owen is injured, so tell me somat that’s new?!
Get well Mickey, We need ya for the Cittay return leg
LOL Fletch. We need him badly for that one – those bottles of Lucozade won’t hand themselves out!
Shame
If only fit we would have done so much more
Alas – hope he gets better soon
19
Must be his first career injury, get well soon lad
LMAO Cedars
I don’t know what to make of Michael Owen I generall don’t know why he is still with us. I have no ill feeling toward him but he is not united quality at this point in his career.
Lots or negative comments towards the lad, I’d rather have him in the squad then not, senior players are important to any team and he plays a vital role in bringing an experienced head to carling cup games and is also a brilliant role model to some of the younger strikers…….get well soon Micky!
Well said, AJ. It’s only a bit of fun.
@AJ
That’s true mate he does bring that and is s good role model I guess I just mean from a playing side.
Yeah he’s never gonna be pushing for a starting position in the premier league or champions league I think he knows that though, hes happy to get whatever game time he can, think you need them kinda players as part of a squad means there’s less egos to accomadate, I believe that’s what city’s downfall will be over the course of the season… Well I hope
Owen Out till Christmas, Blimey . It must be a slow news day
Owen out till Christmas….then sold in January… I hope
His injuries have been a tad disapointing. Useful player to have though (When Fit !!!)
altogether now………
What do we want…….
A cure for Tourettes..
when do we want it…..
CUNT
Belgium score a last minute goal. Belgium 2-1 v England U21.
Will Keane came on for the last 10 min to record his second cap.
Well done Keano!
Will Keane > Michael Owen.
It’s too bad Owen keeps picking up injuries certainly stopped his career,even the glimspes we see,still has quality.As far as i know Owen isn’t on huge money think he’s made it obvious by past comments not interested in leaving,can’t see him going anywhere don’t really see a upside in letting him go.Not many like him who can miss so many games then come on and make a impact,his goalscoring instincts are top class.
Owens been cursed since 2005, pretty sad to see his career go to waste even if its on the bench.
Oh Well Mickey is our Carling Cup saviour, Carling Cup winning star ( remember the equaliser?) and scored a few great goals against Wolfsberg etc.
Will always have a place in my heart for his contribution to the 4-3 derby win. He was one of my favorite players outside of United in his early days till 2006.
Its not the end of his season, but kinda feels like it.
He won’t be missed but his effort to hold on to a career at the biggest club in the world is admirable just like Berbatov.
Lets see if Rio can do the same.
Get Well Michael!!!
Took them two weeks to make a prognosis? Our crack medical team on the spot again.
It’s a bad blow for Owen, who’s looked quite sharp this season. At least we don’t have a shortage of strikers. The Palace game will be a chance Diouf to make his mark. Or Kiko if he’s back from his injury. (Yeah, he got injured too even though he hasn’t played more than one game this season.
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Costas
Just cannot help it you bugger!
All together now, lets laugh at TonyBee, I mean the guy is bloody hilarious! hahahaha
I sort of miss wee scouse Daniel, breath of fresh air he is…. Probably just finished his latest art of thieving lesson and gone to bed!
Looks like Joyce won’t be joining Hull after all.
Good for stability here. Good Choice!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2061563/Nick-Barmby-favourite-Hull-managers-job.html?
@Cedars
Can’t help it mate. Our medical team is the gift that keeps on giving.
2 weeks ffs. 
Costas
Hahaha, enjoy my friend! Bet you’re still celebrating that famous victory over Willie last night?
Wonder where the bugger is, never the same here with out him
Ever heard of a depressed cunt?
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-Carlos-Tevez-said-to-be-too-depressed-to-return-to-club-from-Argentina-article830381.html
@Fletch
Remember where you heard it first.
Poor Owen, he was playing well.
@Cedars
Nah, I think he won that round yesterday. But I will be back. I’ll be in England in February so maybe I’ll find my way into the United-Liverpool game. That will show willie,
soren
I agree, and he is also cute no? hahahaha How are you my love?
Costas, You been looking into that Crystal ball again? Got to get me one of of those!
Cheers. Anyway, those who are sad for Scholes shouldn’t be. Joyce has been great for the Reserves from what I see and Scholes will get his some good experience under a very strong coach. Think it would be better to let Scholes grow into the role a bit to be fair.
Liverpool are rumored to be in for Michel Bastos. Why didn’t they buy him straight away and ended up wasting 18 million on Downing? Of course that pale in comparison to spending 35 on Carroll, but still… Idiots.
@Fletch
Time is on Scholesy’s side, no doubt. And I have to be fair, but he doesn’t strike me as a guy that will slip into the coaching role straight away. His vision and passing on the pitch was superb, but in terms of overall tactics, he could learn a few things first. Same goes for Giggs imo.
*pales*
Here I go again, sigh (Boring same old, same old I know) bear with me just want to share for the nth time… sigh again
I never promote hate, I am a loving person… Do not hate City, just laugh at them, do not hate Liverpool but at some level respect them but will all certainty hate Leeds, they mock and laugh at our dead…
Sigh yet again…………. Boring I know, sorry
Seventeen goals in fifty one games, of which only eighteen starts. Still a top finisher and hernandez aside probably the best at the club. Really warmed to him. A great pro and you can bet he has helped rooney, danny and hernandez`s finishing. Don’t understand folk wanting him sold. A damn useful player to have around. When fit obviously. No other striker at United would have found that space and finish for THAT goal against the bitters in such a pressure cooker game and the stage in the game. One of my highlights of recent seasons. OT was rocking that day.
Cedars
I’m fine tks.
He’s OMG OMG ha ha
I’m in a good mood even though is Monday ha ha
King Eric
Guess you mean this one buddy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqY1m_uBrG8
N M Spot on mate.
Running at goal 1 on 1 with keeper, who you see putting it in the back of the net? Owen > > > > Rooney.
Still take Rooney for durability, but Owen is a steely eyed goal scorer and make no mistake.
Lad is class. But so glad we don’t depend on him. Remember Saha? Not as many backups then. Now we are so deep at forward that we can afford to keep Owen. Price is about right as well!
Cheers mate!
soren
Like you I hate Mondays, err why should I ? It could easily be Thursday or Tuesday as far as I am concerned…. All the same, just sat at home taking in medications! Just love match days I suppose
Looking back at that video I still love Hughes regardless of what anyone says
Cedars. That very one mate. Cheers. An unbelievable game that was. Proper late drama.
Fletch. Cheers mate.
Not sure why my user name is still N M or n m on work pc. I have changed it back.
Ha. The fat waiter is talking himself up for the Ingerlund job on Sky. Now THAT I would love to see.
King Eric
Late drama and United go hand in hand, buggers sure to end my life in a heart attack!
Cedars. So do I mate. Loved Sparky as a player hence his inclusion in my eleven on the thread the other day. Such a powerful bloke with his back to players and could hold it up and bring others into play. Could dish it out too. Scorer of so many great but hugely important goals. Top player. Soon as he left City I was pleased. I could start liking him again.
King Eric
I trade marked the nick name I gave him which is ‘bulldozer’ Bastard was made of steel
Great game, shame I did not see.
Then NM is King Eric oooooooooooooooh than good,
he’s back
Hows ig going KE, i hope the mrs and the baby doing okay. you must feel pretty chuffed.
You’ve got massive fans on here and i felt sorry for em, you were missed.
soren
You have to be careful my Mexican friend, King Eric has a huge man crush on Little Pea, so you’re facing some competition darling! hahahaha
How can anyone not miss King Eric? He is a pillar on RoM…. Next time someone tries and mess with him I will unleash the powers of hell on them
Cedars Yes, I know. One of the things I like about him.
but honestly, I have an advantage to be chica haha
Get well soon mickey. I still believe he can contribute very much to our team .
why not just retire him and put him as a striker coach..
hopefully then he won’t get injured s often..
heard some tidbits of news saying we’re after eriksen! anyone heard anything similar?
Loving the new Studs Up comic
http://www.studs-up.com/comics/2011-11-14.jpg
Gutted for poor Micky Owen….
The lad has been completely professional ever since he joined us, has never a bad word to say about United and the manager and always does his best in training and whatever games he gets….
And just when he seems to be getting some scoring momentum, he goes and gets injured..
After he retires Becks should come back to Man Utd and recruit players like Z-Zu for Real.
Get well soon mickey.
Here comes a chance for Kiko to stake his claim for d carling cup team
Owen’s involvement in the larger scheme of things should definitely not be underrated. I am pretty sure Sir Alex and the management knew the risks they were taking when deciding to keep Owen for one more year. He is most definitely unreliably, but they still chose to keep him. That was for one reason and one reason alone. And despite what you think, it wasn’t for a horse-talk companion for Sir Alex.
His experience and advice will improve our young strikers considerably. Maybe not so much Rooney since he is already established enough. But, for the likes of Danny, Hernandez, and Macheda, Owen’s input in training will be invaluable.
Add to the fact that we’ve lost enough experience over the past season that the presence of a personality like Owen’s is a must. I love reading him on Twitter because he is one of the few people who is consistently thoughtful & frank with his fans and uses the medium properly. His comments about United’s performances even when he doesn’t play are great. I loved reading his explanation about our attacking tactics against City in the final few minutes.
You simply cannot have enough guys like Owen around for me. He may not be of much use on the pitch, but off it, he is just as important as our other players. Get well soon, Micky!
There’s such a flurry of Spanish names being bandied around that South America is in danger of being eclipsed by Spain in terms of attacking young talent. Christian Eriksen? I dont know who that Daily Source is but boy is surely worth a look. And you have to feel sorry for Neymar, if we were to go by hype alone then Neymar Beiber is surely the best player in the world right now
would be absolutely delighted if Neven Subotic signed
Tevez depressed! Think of the people who are struggling for work and to pay the bills and pay for Christmas for their kids and then u will c depressed and their is poor Carlos earning 200 grand a week in perfect physical health(apart for being a minging cunt) and a superstar footballer god he’s got it hard.
Actually, its not so strange. Whenever someone gets ill-earnned/ill-deserved riches someone up there throws in a small jinx to keep it interesting. You won’t see ordinary folks needing to visit the shrink every week, or feeling compelled to blow out their brains bcos they just cant handle their “ordinaryness” anymore. Or you can go with the less esoteric explanation, namely, Carlos is a cunt!
slim – Hello mate. Yes anytime now pal. Already got the home and away United babygrows!. And Bottle. And dummies (hope he doesnt use them). …………………… and t shirts!!!
keano99 – Spot on pal. Greedy moaning fucking cunt.