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Michael Owen
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defrocked priest
Father Footy
He'll get injured.
The Wizard
Well-known member
- Jul 2, 2009
- 18,398
I've said before and I'll say it again, on his day and fit he is the best out and out striker England have, its just whether he can sustain his fitness and/or given a chance to properly prove himself.
hopper_182
Active member
- Sep 25, 2008
- 645
Agree with that 100%.
Billy Mays
New member
I think he should go as a squad player but don't think a Rooney/Owen partnership would work. Having said that can't think of anyone better to have on the bench to bring on if you're 1-0 down with 20 to go.
Silkster365
Oooo its a corner
Owen is finished. His legs gave out 5 years ago and he'll never get that pace back that he used to rely on
mejonaNO12 aka riskit
Well-known member
No offence like, but that's the view that really annoys me.
He is not SLOW by any means and cab still accelerate quickly, as shown to tonight and for his goals against Wigan and man city(both BRILLIANT finishes)
the guy has ADAPTED his game to counter his loss of raw pace. He scores tap ins, headers(his heading is brilliant for a short striker). His positional knowledge is second to none(when Valencia scored in the champs league last week he was standing basically on the goal line ready for any cross/fumble).
Michael owen is the best finisher in this country and, if fit, HAS to go to the world cup in my view.
Imagine it, last minute, we need a goal. Who do you want the ball to fall to 6yards out? Him? Or CARLTON COLE?
Way past his best and injury prone. I've got a bet on he wont reach double figures in the Premiership this season.
I think the following are currently in the running -
Rooney
Heskey
Crouch
C. Cole
Defoe
D. Bent
Agbonlahor
Owen
I believe we should be taking the following to the World Cup; 3 keepers, 8 defenders, 7 midfielders, 5 forwards. Keeping in mind a mixture of midfielders/forwards could play both positions.
I'd say the following already have their flights booked; Rooney, Heskey, Crouch. Given Capello's fondness of a big striker upfront.
So that leaves Owen to fight for 2 spaces with C. Cole, Defoe, D. Bent, Agbonlahor.
I don't think C. Cole will be going, due to Crouch and Heskey already being there.
For me, Defoe, D. Bent and Agbonlahor, whilst all good strikers, are all pretty similar. Therefore, I think Owen will be going to the World Cup.
Rooney, Heskey, Crouch, Owen, Defoe/Bent/Agbonlahor.
There could also be an arguement for taking 6 midfielders and 6 forwards. In which case, he'll definitely be there.
Rooney
Heskey
Crouch
C. Cole
Defoe
D. Bent
Agbonlahor
Owen
I believe we should be taking the following to the World Cup; 3 keepers, 8 defenders, 7 midfielders, 5 forwards. Keeping in mind a mixture of midfielders/forwards could play both positions.
I'd say the following already have their flights booked; Rooney, Heskey, Crouch. Given Capello's fondness of a big striker upfront.
So that leaves Owen to fight for 2 spaces with C. Cole, Defoe, D. Bent, Agbonlahor.
I don't think C. Cole will be going, due to Crouch and Heskey already being there.
For me, Defoe, D. Bent and Agbonlahor, whilst all good strikers, are all pretty similar. Therefore, I think Owen will be going to the World Cup.
Rooney, Heskey, Crouch, Owen, Defoe/Bent/Agbonlahor.
There could also be an arguement for taking 6 midfielders and 6 forwards. In which case, he'll definitely be there.
Tricky Dicky
New member
If the maintains his form and fitness for the whole season then of course he should be in the reckoning, not an automatic choice though - and it's a long way til June for all of them, lots can happen yet.
I agree with most of that.
Although I don't thing we should take 6 midfielders and 6 strikers - after all, Walcott is capable of playing up front if needed.
Father Jack
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- Aug 21, 2005
- 1,708
At the moment i would take an in form Defoe over Owen as they are very similar that is why for the same reason you should only take one of Cole or Heskey.
Spiros
Well-known member
You obviously didn't see his goal against Barnsley - it was the sudden burst of pace that gave him the chance to score.
I actually think he'll benefit from being at ManUre. They won't need him to play week in, week out like Newcastle did and if he does get injured he won't be rushed back. You could well find that by the end of this season he's match fit and scoring goals but without being knackered from playing 50 games in the season. I'd certainly include him in the England squad, though as said before he doesn't combine well with Rooney
Fourteenth Eye
Face for Radio
I'd prefer to have Owen/Crouch than Heskey/Rooney up top
coventrygull
the right one
If Owen can stay fit and improves throughtout the season. Then why not
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Why oh WHY are people wanting Carlton Cole at the World Cup ahead of a man who has scored 40 international goals........!?
