Really don’t understand the recent move be Sir Alex Ferguson to hand Michael Owen a one year extension to his current contract with the Old Trafford outfit.
I seriously don’t know how many years the 31 year old has left before his expiration date, just 16 appearances under his belt this year and a mere 5 goals in return, but although it must be noted that Owen’s 16 appearances have mostly come from the bench.
There was a lot of speculation to do with Owen’s future prior to this announcement by the club, with form and fitness repeatedly halting him from playing, however Owen has reiterated on numerous occasions his intentions of staying at the club and fighting for a place, hence perhaps winning that elusive contract for himself.
I’m delighted to have agreed a one-year extension to my contract
Michael Owen told the club webiste
Well, if this is to prove a masterclass or simply a waste-of-money, it’s yet to be seen, but with the type of form that Hernandez and Rooney have been showing, it’s definitely going to be hard to break into that Red Devil’s first team.
So good decision or bad decision? It’s your turn! Write down your thoughts in the comments section below!
Submitted by Two Liverpool Fans
Vick7
June 2, 2011 at 11:33 am
Remember Solskjaer? A good striker on the bench is always nice to have. Sir Alex knows how to bring out the very best from his players..
ChrisW
June 2, 2011 at 12:44 pm
How can it be a waste of money if he is on a pay-per-play deal as the papers say?
Owen is a pretty decent striker who doesn’t mind being on the bench and doesn’t cost too much. What’s not to like? He’s at United for the glory, not the money.
danski
June 2, 2011 at 10:10 pm
It’s more of a hindrance than a waste. He’s only going to get in the way of Danny Welbeck,
john
June 2, 2011 at 12:55 pm
i think the main reason his kept him is for the expererince. he knows how to score at crucial times and van der sar retiring so is neville and scholes we dont have that much experiene in the squad.
please fegie we need to get either modric or sniejder and for back up adam
akinwale
June 2, 2011 at 1:27 pm
I think this is a sign that united will not be competitive in the transfer market but instead looking for cheap bargains.
daveb
June 2, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Its simple, he’s backup in case chicarito is injured or needs rest.
he’s a quality finisher who will happily sit on the bench as squad/cover player
danski
June 2, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Then what the heck is Dany Welbeck there for???????????????????
kipkemoi kosgei
June 2, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Injuries heat Owens fitness such that he could not appear in many games played during the season. let Owen given chance to prove his ability.
Dan
June 2, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Owen has spent most of his life injured. He does still have a fantastic minutes played:goals scored ratio though. Definately worth keeping as back-up.
Saeed
June 2, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Why give Owen a new contract? what a stupid question, that only a fool wearing blinkers would ask.
Instead of just looking at his goal scoring ratio which is well above the average, 16 appearances,which includes many as a sub,5 goals this season.
Whats more important is what he will give back to the team, players and strikers such as Chicarito, in terms of learning from his experience, technique and influence.
I for one am very pleased SAF kept him.
p.s anyone think l’pool will seriously challenge for the Premiership next season? then look at the table…22 points behind.Please don’t talk about their poor start etc, every team went through a dip in form.
danski
June 2, 2011 at 10:12 pm
Did yo use the word technique and Michael Owen in the same sentence? Bwahahahaha!
I believe Danny Welbeck is due back from loan. Owen is superfluous..
fatihu bala abubakar kano
June 2, 2011 at 6:39 pm
this shows that alex ferguson doesn’t like to correct his fast wrong doings,becouse extending owen’s contract is mediocrity,so let him buy new face for the club who can help us achieve our terget that is champions league not premiere league.
paul
June 2, 2011 at 9:53 pm
gotta have someone to bring magic sponge bucket on.
paul
June 2, 2011 at 9:57 pm
seriously we got quite a few older players now surely got enough money to buy half a team.
Romeo
June 3, 2011 at 9:22 am
Give him a last chance to dance,lol..na to show wt he can do?He merit a last chance!
Bawlung Chuih
June 9, 2011 at 5:32 pm
You all smack internet webpages with nonsenses. Sir Alex is the best coach on the planet and he believe that signing Owen is better than keeping tortoise-chase striker Berbatov.
You don’t sign Owen but Ferfuson signed him.