£21m for crocked Owen

032Devil · 19th August 2008, 08:14

We'll pay Owen £21m
By PAUL JIGGINS
THE SUN

MICHAEL OWEN was last night offered £21million to stay at Newcastle.

Owner Mike Ashley has handed the England striker the biggest deal in Toon history — a three-year contract worth a whopping £140,000 a week.

It would make Owen not only one of the Premier League’s highest-paid stars but also one the world’s richest.

The ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid ace, 28, whose current £100,000-a-week deal expires in the summer, could leave on a free unless Newcastle tie him down now.

A Toon insider said: “It’s the best contract the club has ever offered and shows the owner is prepared to spend big when it comes to keeping the best players.

“It’s also a massive vote of confidence in Kevin Keegan, who has always wanted Owen to stay.”

The offer comes after Newcastle battled to a gutsy 1-1 draw against Manchester Untied at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Ashley is also set to offer James Milner a new deal — after rejecting Aston Villa’s latest bid of £8m.

***

Lucky, lucky boy if true!

MrBurns · 19th August 2008, 08:18

Whats is goals to ££ ratio at Newcastle?

It has to be at least £1m per goal.

19th August 2008, 08:20

Why is he lucky? Many clubs will offer that much for a marketable superstar like him. He might be past it, but he was a great player and still has that tag. He will earn much more in the middle east or yankland.

032Devil · 19th August 2008, 08:30

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Originally Posted by Dippersripper

Why is he lucky? Many clubs will offer that much for a marketable superstar like him. He might be past it, but he was a great player and still has that tag. He will earn much more in the middle east or yankland.

He's as injury-prone as Saha, perhaps even more so.

For either to win a major, multi-million contract is lucky. A £140k-a-week firmly puts him amongst the highest paid bracket in football or any other business in the land.

Not bad return for lying on the physio's table for most of your career!

Justin · 19th August 2008, 08:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBurns

Whats is goals to ££ ratio at Newcastle?

It has to be at least £1m per goal.

It's slightly less than £1m per goal, just.

Alex · 19th August 2008, 08:35

That is hilarious

MrBurns · 19th August 2008, 08:37

He has been out injured for 70% of his tenure at Newcastle so far, and they are giving him a payrise.

If I was off work for 3 weeks a month, I doubt Id be getting a payrise..

Id class that as lucky.

19th August 2008, 08:37

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Originally Posted by 032Devil

He's as injury-prone as Saha, perhaps even more so.

For either to win a major, multi-million contract is lucky. A £140k-a-week firmly puts him amongst the highest paid bracket in football or any other business in the land.

Not bad return for lying on the physio's table for most of your career!

He is more marketable than Saha and had a better career. A former European player of the year is always going to be paid highly despite his current form.

bbest · 19th August 2008, 08:40

Owen wasn't so injury-prone during his younger days, was it?

MrBurns · 19th August 2008, 08:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippersripper

He is more marketable than Saha and had a better career. A former European player of the year is always going to be paid highly despite his current form.

To have form, you need to play...

MrBurns · 19th August 2008, 08:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippersripper

He is more marketable than Saha and had a better career. A former European player of the year is always going to be paid highly despite his current form.

How many titles has he won?

19th August 2008, 08:43

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Originally Posted by MrBurns

To have form, you need to play...

He played 31 games last season.

19th August 2008, 08:43

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Originally Posted by MrBurns

How many titles has he won?

David May won more.

Marching · 19th August 2008, 08:43

Good news for Newcastle if he stays...the cost is irrelevant.

11 goals in around 24 games last season is not bad for someone whose crocked.

Keegan switched him to play deeper towards the end of last season and it suited him and the team....Owen's value is not only on the pitch..he's invaluable to have around the younger players.

Ekeke · 19th August 2008, 08:45

Newcastle like a lot of clubs this season are finding it hard to attract players. They will still believe that despite his injuries, if they can get Owen completely fit and playing to his ability he's the man who will truly replace Shearer and be the first one to manage it.

His form at the back end of last season, as an off-striker - a new position for him, is what has earned him contract talk. He was very important to them.

And seeing that Newcastle are having trouble bringing in quality players like he is, of course they are going to pay whatever it takes to keep hold of him.

MrBurns · 19th August 2008, 08:46

Im not denying what he offers when fit...
Im argueing that he is lucky.

Cost isnt irrelevant Marching, only a fool would say that. He isnt worth £140k per week thats for sure.

Justin · 19th August 2008, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbest

Owen wasn't so injury-prone during his younger days, was it?

He'd get hamstring injuries here and there, nothing compared to his Newcastle injuries.

19th August 2008, 08:49

has to take the blame for that. Owen was over used when he was younger.

bbest · 19th August 2008, 08:56

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Originally Posted by Justin

He'd get hamstring injuries here and there, nothing compared to his Newcastle injuries.

I see. Haha, wonder how the press has linked him to United.

Aporkalypse · 19th August 2008, 09:10

Must be racking up the gambling debts in the injury room sessions.

Marching · 19th August 2008, 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBurns

Im not denying what he offers when fit...
Im argueing that he is lucky.

Cost isnt irrelevant Marching, only a fool would say that. He isnt worth £140k per week thats for sure.

Lucky maybe...but the way he played in a new role and what else he brings to the club IMO means he deserves the new contract.

I doubt you could afford to pay someone 140k a week and I would struggle to but someone like Ashley and his sponsors it's chickenfeed.

Bilbo · 19th August 2008, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBurns

Im not denying what he offers when fit...
Im argueing that he is lucky.

Cost isnt irrelevant Marching, only a fool would say that. He isnt worth £140k per week thats for sure.

On the contrary, Owen is one of the unluckiest footballers in the country. He is a marvellous talent, and would still be a world star now if it wasn't for his injuries.

032Devil · 19th August 2008, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo

On the contrary, Owen is one of the unluckiest footballers in the country. He is a marvellous talent, and would still be a world star now if it wasn't for his injuries.

Not denying his talent - it's always been there to see. But, he's also been one of the most injury-prone players for a good few seasons now.

His lucklessness has just been counter-balanced by an enormous contract offer.

The same discussion has been going on the caf in regards to the value of Saha. A very talented striker who although unlucky with his fitness has been earning buckets of cash from United for almost 3 years. Some think he's not worth either the financial cost or the position he occupies in the team which could be occupied by a fit striker. Put it another way, United are about to spend close to £30m for a top striker primarily because Saha can't maintain his fitness.

Sweet job if you can get it!

HKRed · 19th August 2008, 10:40

It's from the Sun, get a grip

Bilbo · 19th August 2008, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by 032Devil

Not denying his talent - it's always been there to see. But, he's also been one of the most injury-prone players for a good few seasons now.

His lucklessness has just been counter-balanced by an enormous contract offer.

The same discussion has been going on the caf in regards to the value of Saha. A very talented striker who although unlucky with his fitness has been earning buckets of cash from United for almost 3 years. Some think he's not worth either the financial cost or the position he occupies in the team which could be occupied by a fit striker. Put it another way, United are about to spend close to £30m for a top striker primarily because Saha can't maintain his fitness.

Sweet job if you can get it!

Do you not think that the likes of Owen and Saha would trade a high percentage of their salaries in exchange for an injury free career?

the_box · 19th August 2008, 12:50

So the story's gone from "Toon tell Owen to take 30k/w pay cut" to "Toon give Owen 30k/w pay raise"?

The Sun is beyond a joke at this point.

Raven_Blade · 19th August 2008, 13:49

At least he's not injured as much as Saha.

Fuengirola Red · 19th August 2008, 13:54

pmsl

kinkster · 19th August 2008, 13:54

ludicrous

Dumpstar · 19th August 2008, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marching

Good news for Newcastle if he stays...the cost is irrelevant.

11 goals in around 24 games last season is not bad for someone whose crocked.

Keegan switched him to play deeper towards the end of last season and it suited him and the team....Owen's value is not only on the pitch..he's invaluable to have around the younger players.

140k for a proven 11 goals a season scorer? You could have got that from any striker in the prem. Goals per game is irrelevant as you know his games per season count will be poor.

Bilbo · 19th August 2008, 14:21

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Originally Posted by Dumpstar

140k for a proven 11 goals a season scorer? You could have got that from any striker in the prem. Goals per game is irrelevant as you know his games per season count will be poor.

The story itself is clearly bollocks. There is no way Ashley would pay that salary to anyone.

Ceks · 19th August 2008, 14:21

Other that KK, I could only see Brad being prepared to offer that sort of money to Owen.

Swerny · 19th August 2008, 17:23

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...ngland&cc=5901

That's madness on Newcastle's part if it's true.

EZee · 19th August 2008, 22:27

If Owen still wants to be an England striker he needs to get playing Champions League football... or at least UEFA!

he should tell them to stuff it and hope that somebody like spurs (berbatov replacement?) bids for him... or stick in a hatfull of goals and wait for a big club to take him on a free next summer...

however i think he will put money first and sign the deal... then spend half the season sitting in the stands whilst mike ashley slowly goes bust...

Mad · 19th August 2008, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbest

Owen wasn't so injury-prone during his younger days, was it?

He might have played for Liverpool but come on, calling him 'it' is a bit harsh.

711 · 20th August 2008, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippersripper

has to take the blame for that. Owen was over used when he was younger.

He was. Contrast to Fergie who has always protected young players

It makes you wonder about Fabregas, maybe he'll be ok but he's clocking the miles up for his age.

vijay · 20th August 2008, 01:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippersripper

He is more marketable than Saha and had a better career. A former European player of the year is always going to be paid highly despite his current form.

Marketable!...mainly because clueless geordies normally buy three XL sized shirts per family. Fergie, Wenger, Benetiz have all politely wrote him off in the last two seasons showing little or no interest whenever he made some noises.

MrMarcello · 20th August 2008, 02:41

The same cunt that damn near ruined Johnsen's career about a decade ago.

Nanison · 20th August 2008, 02:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by 711

He was. Contrast to Fergie who has always protected young players

It makes you wonder about Fabregas, maybe he'll be ok but he's clocking the miles up for his age.

So are Rooney and Messi if you ask me

crappycraperson · 20th August 2008, 02:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippersripper

Why is he lucky? Many clubs will offer that much for a marketable superstar like him. He might be past it, but he was a great player and still has that tag. He will earn much more in the middle east or yankland.

Rubbish.
If Owen is worth 140k due to his ability and marketability then Ronaldo should be asking for a 250k p.w. contract.

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032Devil First Team Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,993	£21m for crocked Owen <a href="http://d.mediadakine.com/ck.php?n=ad232b97&cb=85144" target="_blank"><img src="http://d.mediadakine.com/avw.php?zoneid=81&cb=85144&n=ad232b97" border="0" alt="" /></a> We'll pay Owen £21m By PAUL JIGGINS THE SUN MICHAEL OWEN was last night offered £21million to stay at Newcastle. Owner Mike Ashley has handed the England striker the biggest deal in Toon history — a three-year contract worth a whopping £140,000 a week. It would make Owen not only one of the Premier League’s highest-paid stars but also one the world’s richest. The ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid ace, 28, whose current £100,000-a-week deal expires in the summer, could leave on a free unless Newcastle tie him down now. A Toon insider said: “It’s the best contract the club has ever offered and shows the owner is prepared to spend big when it comes to keeping the best players. “It’s also a massive vote of confidence in Kevin Keegan, who has always wanted Owen to stay.” The offer comes after Newcastle battled to a gutsy 1-1 draw against Manchester Untied at Old Trafford on Sunday. Ashley is also set to offer James Milner a new deal — after rejecting Aston Villa’s latest bid of £8m. *** Lucky, lucky boy if true!

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19th August 2008, 08:18	#2 (permalink)
MrBurns First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Im over here! Posts: 6,167	Whats is goals to ££ ratio at Newcastle? It has to be at least £1m per goal.

19th August 2008, 08:20	#3 (permalink)
Merman Guest Posts: n/a	Why is he lucky? Many clubs will offer that much for a marketable superstar like him. He might be past it, but he was a great player and still has that tag. He will earn much more in the middle east or yankland.

19th August 2008, 08:35	#6 (permalink)
Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dances With Smurfs Posts: 34,159	That is hilarious

19th August 2008, 08:37	#7 (permalink)
MrBurns First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Im over here! Posts: 6,167	He has been out injured for 70% of his tenure at Newcastle so far, and they are giving him a payrise. If I was off work for 3 weeks a month, I doubt Id be getting a payrise.. Id class that as lucky.

19th August 2008, 08:40	#9 (permalink)
bbest The Caf's worst songwriter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: .................... Posts: 8,420	Owen wasn't so injury-prone during his younger days, was it?

19th August 2008, 08:43	#14 (permalink)
Marching Admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 31,788	Good news for Newcastle if he stays...the cost is irrelevant. 11 goals in around 24 games last season is not bad for someone whose crocked. Keegan switched him to play deeper towards the end of last season and it suited him and the team....Owen's value is not only on the pitch..he's invaluable to have around the younger players.

19th August 2008, 08:45	#15 (permalink)
Ekeke McFuckwit Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14,227	Newcastle like a lot of clubs this season are finding it hard to attract players. They will still believe that despite his injuries, if they can get Owen completely fit and playing to his ability he's the man who will truly replace Shearer and be the first one to manage it. His form at the back end of last season, as an off-striker - a new position for him, is what has earned him contract talk. He was very important to them. And seeing that Newcastle are having trouble bringing in quality players like he is, of course they are going to pay whatever it takes to keep hold of him.

19th August 2008, 08:46	#16 (permalink)
MrBurns First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Im over here! Posts: 6,167	Im not denying what he offers when fit... Im argueing that he is lucky. Cost isnt irrelevant Marching, only a fool would say that. He isnt worth £140k per week thats for sure.

19th August 2008, 08:49	#18 (permalink)
Merman Guest Posts: n/a	has to take the blame for that. Owen was over used when he was younger.

19th August 2008, 09:10	#20 (permalink)
Aporkalypse Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cyprus Posts: 2,712	Must be racking up the gambling debts in the injury room sessions.

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HKRed Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 772	It's from the Sun, get a grip

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the_box Youth Team Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The states OH NO. Posts: 268	So the story's gone from "Toon tell Owen to take 30k/w pay cut" to "Toon give Owen 30k/w pay raise"? The Sun is beyond a joke at this point.

19th August 2008, 13:49	#27 (permalink)
Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: You cant reason with stupidity. Posts: 25,069	At least he's not injured as much as Saha.

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Swerny Poster originally known MS MSP Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,092	http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...ngland&cc=5901 That's madness on Newcastle's part if it's true.

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EZee First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Where Angels Play Posts: 9,509	If Owen still wants to be an England striker he needs to get playing Champions League football... or at least UEFA! he should tell them to stuff it and hope that somebody like spurs (berbatov replacement?) bids for him... or stick in a hatfull of goals and wait for a big club to take him on a free next summer... however i think he will put money first and sign the deal... then spend half the season sitting in the stands whilst mike ashley slowly goes bust...

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MrMarcello First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Saha's hospital room Posts: 24,568	The same cunt that damn near ruined Johnsen's career about a decade ago.