Michael Owen

Owen Scores Hat-trick as United Book Top Spot
Owen scored 3 goals, as United comfortably finished top of their group with a depleted side, playing in an old fashioned 3-5-2 formation.

Michael Owen's Goal Was His Most Dramatic Since the 1998 World Cup
Richard Williams: No one can doubt the 29-year-old striker's continued ability to hold his nerve and score at vital times

Tom Dascombe Looking to Quickly Put Michael Owen Through on Goal
Tom Dascombe, Michael Owen's new trainer, is looking to put his owner through on goal on Saturday

Michael Owen on Target in United's Repeat Performance in Malaysia
Michael Owen has scored his second goal in two friendly matches for Manchester United, who sauntered past Malaysia 2-0 in Kuala Lumpur

Michael Owen Taps Into the Power of Seven at Manchester United
Rob Bagchi: The forward should feel inspired wearing Old Trafford's most cherished number

Michael Owen Passes Medical and Joins Manchester United on Two-year Deal
Michael Owen has passed a medical and has completed his shock move to Manchester United in a deal that took just three days to complete

Michael Owen Gets in Prime Position for One Last Hurrah
Louise Taylor: Lost in Madrid and pilloried on Tyneside, the striker can again prove critics wrong

Michael Owen on Verge of Shock Move to Manchester United
The former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle striker Michael Owen is close to joining Manchester United on a free transfer

Aston Villa Register Interest in Signing Newcastle's Michael Owen
Michael Owen would accept half his Newcastle salary but not a pay-as-you-play deal

Emile Heskey Encourages Michael Owen to Join Aston Villa
Emile Heskey said it would be 'nice' if former Liverpool team-mate Michael Owen joined him at Aston Villa

A Michael Owen is Not Just for Christmas
Harry Pearson: For pity's sake, can no decent home be found for poor little Michael Owen?

Michael Owen Going Nowhere But Through Exit at Newcastle
Michael Owen's substitution by Alan Shearer could well have signaled the end of his stint at Newcastle

Owen Could Be Shorn of Starting Spot When Newcastle Visit Liverpool
Alan Shearer says he might drop Michael Owen for Newcastle's trip to Anfield, admitting starting three forwards would be "mad"

Football Transfer Rumours: Michael Owen to Everton?
Miguel Veloso to Manchester City? | Lorik Cana to Liverpool? | Robinho to his bongo room?

Owen Determined to Prove He is Not Yesterday's Man
England discard Michael Owen has benefited from intensive training during the Premier League break and is hungry to show he still has a future as a top-class striker

Michael Owen Out in Cold As Fabio Capello Rules Out England Recall for Injury-prone Striker
Michael Owen will miss out on England's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine despite injuries to Emile Heskey and Carlton Cole

Thursday's Football Transfer Rumours: Michael Owen to Inter?
Fábregas to Real Madrid? | Milan back in for Gallas? | And the latest Manchester City targets

Owen Deserves England Spot on Goal Difference, Says Kinnear
Fabio Capello has made a mistake in not calling up Michael Owen, according to Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear

Capello is Bound to Strike Problems By Shunning Owen's Cunning
Fabio Capello should beware the omission of Michael Owen on the basis that he is 'only' a goal-poacher, writes Kevin McCarra

Owen Caps a Joyous Week and May Just Alert Gatland
Michael Owen scored his first try and was named man of the match in Saracens' 26-12 victory over Northampton

Owen Admits Sadness at Keegan Departure
Michael Owen has urged his Newcastle team-mates to shift the gloom around the club following Kevin Keegan's departure

Newcastle Hold Out an Olive Branch to Owen
Newcastle have released a statement to say they have offered Michael Owen a new improved three-year contract

Owen Warns Newcastle He is Ready to Walk Out on a Free
Michael Owen has warned Newcastle United that he will leave on a free transfer at the end of the season if they do not improve their contract offer

Owen Blames Mumps for Slow Pre-season Progress
Michael Owen has been suffering from mumps since May and is still not able to train at full strength

Mort Keen to Ward Off Rivals By Extending Owen's Contract
Newcastle United are hoping to secure Michael Owen's future services after his recent good form

Keegan Sets Sights Higher After Tame Derby Win
Guardian: Michael Owen looked back to his best as his grabbed both goals in Newcastle's 2-0 win over Sunderland

Newcastle 2-0 Sunderland
Premier League: Michael Owen's brace gave Newcastle victory in the Tyne-Wear derby

Keegan Plays Up Owen Contract Talks
Kevin Keegan is confident that Michael Owen will renew his contract with Newcastle United

Owen Denies Confusion Over Role Under Capello
Soccer: After newspaper reports claimed that he did not understand his role with England, Michael Owen has said his words were misconstrued

Keegan Relieved After Classy Owen Shows Level Best
Premier League: Michael Owen canceled out James McFadden's opener with a trademark poacher's finish to earn Kevin Keegan some breathing space

Owen Pounces to Give Keegan Breathing Space
Premier League: Michael Owen canceled out James McFadden's opener with a trademark poacher's finish to earn Kevin Keegan some breathing space

Owen Wary Over Anfield Return
Michael Owen claims Newcastle's match at Liverpool on Saturday will be his "best or worst" experience

Scarcity Value Gives Owen an England Future to Go With Glittering Past
Kevin McCarra: Michael Owen is unique among England's strikers because of his guaranteed goalmouth impact

I Do What is Best for Team, Says Coach As Owen Stays on Bench
Fabio Capello offers little sympathy to unused substitute Michael Owen following England's win over Switzerland

Owen Sweats Over Place While Young is Put Through Paces
Michael Owen may be the most noteworthy omission from Fabio Capello's first England line-up tonight

Anelka Tops Eriksson's £30m January Shopping List
Nicolas Anelka has jumped ahead of Michael Owen and Peter Crouch in Sven-Goran Eriksson's spending plans.

Crouch Nods Winner But Injury-hit Attack Gives Mcclaren a Headache
International friendly: Austria 0-1 England. Peter Crouch gave England victory in Austria but Michael Owen's thigh injury took the gloss of the win

Owen Injury Casts Shadow Over England
International friendly: Austria 0-1 England. Peter Crouch gave England victory in Austria but Michael Owen's thigh injury took the gloss of the win

Owen Faces Up to the Real Chance of Failure But Just Can't Help Believing
Michael Owen contemplated a nightmare scenario last night. In it he stands on the turf prior to kick-off staring steadfastly into the middle distance while the national anthem is drowned out by a chorus of boos, with Wembley in open revolt before a confrontation with Croatia rendered meaningless. Next Wednesday evening, as the England striker is all too aware, that may actually happen.

Bellamy Poised for Wales Return in Cyprus After Remarkable Recovery
Football: Craig Bellemy is indebted to the same surgeon as Michael Owen for his swift return from injury.

Injury Only Makes Me Stronger, Says Defiant Owen
Football: The highlights of Michael Owen's injury-hit career have almost always occurred at international level.

Owen Angered By Club-versus-country Debate
Soccer: Michael Owen has hit back at allegations he is more interested in playing for England than Newcastle.

Owen Blames Hard Pitches for Injury Problems
Football: Michael Owen has said he is confident his body will cope with two England games in five days.

Allardyce Admits England Concerns for Owen
Sam Allardyce has expressed reservations about Michael Owen playing two games for England so soon after undergoing surgery.

Injured Owen Named in England Squad for Qualifiers
Ongoing groin and stomach complaints haven't stopped Michael Owen from being included in the England squad for the upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers against Estonia and Russia.

Owen Surgeon Raises Hopes of England Return
The surgeon who recently operated on Michael Owen believes that the striker should be fit in time for England's forthcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers.

Owen in Hands of Top Hernia Specialist
Michael Owen traveled to Germany to see a top surgeon, facing the possibility of two operations on a suspected hernia.

McClaren and England Must Plan Without Stricken Owen
Disaster for England with the news that Michael Owen must undergo a double hernia operation in Germany and will miss next month's Euro qualifiers.

Owen Hernia Operation Confirmed
Michael Owen will go under the knife in Germany on Friday to repair a double hernia, almost certainly ruling him out of England's qualifiers.

Owen Says His Best is Yet to Come for England
After his recent resurgence, Michael Owen says he is aiming to beat Bobby Charlton's England scoring record.

Owen Double Puts Menace Into England
Soccer: England 3-0 Russia: Euro 2008 qualifier: England moved into second place in Group E as Michael Owen scored twice in a convincing victory.

From Goalposts to Winning Posts
Michael Owen tells Will Buckley how a passion for horse racing grew into an long-term investment.

Newcastle Alarm Bells As Owen Picks Up Thigh Strain in Training
Soccer: Michael Owen is injured again, stop sniggering, well ok it is quite funny.

Newcastle Claim Victory Over £10m Owen Pay-out
Soccer: Newcastle have reached a £10m compensation compromise with Fifa and the FA over Michael Owen's World Cup injury.

Michael Owen Selected to Play Up Front for England B Team Against Albania
Soccer: Michael Owen will make his first international appearance since the World Cup after being named in the England B team.

Owen Wooed By Allardyce But Still Cool on Commitment
Soccer: Michael Owen has had a positive meeting with new manager Sam Allardyce, but is not rising to his chairman's taunts.

So Why Has Michael Owen Acquired a Horse Called Shepherds Warning?
Michael Owen's purchase of a sensitively named horse has set tongues wagging and got people chuckling on Tyneside.

Owen Absent As Allardyce Takes Reins at Newcastle
Soccer: Michael Owen's absence from Sam Allardyce's first day at Newcastle fueled speculation over the striker's future at the club.

Michael Owen Included in England B Squad to Face Albania on May 23
Soccer: Michael Owen has been included in an England B squad that also includes Joleon Lescott, Nicky Shorey and Phil Jagielka

Newcastle Ever More Uncertain About Owen
Soccer: The Toon are booking ever more animated over the prospect of a club paying the £9m get-out clause in Michael Owen's contract.

Owen Comes Through Friendly Unscathed
Soccer: Michael Owen played for an hour on his much anticipated return to action for Newcastle, scoring in a 4-1 friendly win over Gretna, with Shola Ameobi also on target.

Owen Back in Action
Soccer: Steve McLaren waits with baited breath as it has emerged Michael Owen is due to play a reserves match for Newcastle United tomorrow.

Roeder Denies Owen is Off
Soccer: Glenn Roeder has denied rumours that Michael Owen will leave Newcastle in the summer with the club facing the prospect of no European football next season.

Fifa Offers Newcastle £1m for Owen Injury
Soccer: Newcastle United are expected to reject Fifa's £1m offer of compensation for the injury to Michael Owen. Having forked out £3.5m in wages alone since the World Cup, the north-easterners want £6m-£7m.

Owen Takes Long-term View
Soccer: Michael Owen has given Newcastle fans hope for the future by saying he intends to see out his four year contract at St James' Park.

Soccer: Michael Owen Believes He Can Return for Newcastle This Season
Despite being told he could face another six to nine months out, Michael Owen is upbeat regarding his chances of returning to action this season.

World Cup 2006: Owen Demands Better Service
Soccer: An exasperated Michael Owen is demanding better service from his England teamates but says he won't change his own game.

Michael Owen Interview
Soccer: World Cup: England striker tells Paul Wilson why he hopes referees finally get tough and let the goalscorers ply their trade unhindered by defenders' fouls.

Rugby Union: Owen Hails Hansen
Michael Owen has spoken of his enthusiasm for the new Powergen cup and his optimism for Wales' chances in the autumn internationals.

Restless Owen Struggles to Find a Safe Premiership Destination
Michael Owen needs playing time ahead of World Cup 2006, says Paul Wilson, and he may have to move to get it.

Dear God, Let England Win Just One Shoot-out
As a veteran of some of England's biggest setbacks on the football field, Michael Owen could be forgiven for occasionally seeking divine intervention.

Owen's Hope is Diamond-shaped
Michael Owen needs Eriksson to revert to type as Real, Rooney and Defoe put his England place in jeopardy.

Owen Expected to Seal Real Deal
Liverpool are set to receive £9m and midfielder Antonio Núñez from Real Madrid in exchange for Michael Owen.

Owen Pulls the Heart-strings and Button the Purse-strings
While Michael Owen's expected departure to Spain will come as a shock, Jenson Button's from BAR will not.

Owen on Verge of Move to Madrid
Michael Owen is on the verge of following in Steve McManaman's footsteps and leaving Liverpool for a place on the bench at Real Madrid.

Six Nations: The Welsh Michael Owen Set to Walk Through the Storm
Michael Owen was Wales's stand-out forward against, but he accepts that if Wales are to compound England's misery they will need to gain parity in the set-piece.

Harvest Time for Owen and Heights
September 27: Michael "goal drought" Owen may have hit a dry spell but he should be on target as an owner at Ascot today when Treble Heights runs in the Harvest Stakes.

England pass up a golden chance to stride on
Despite taking the lead through Michael Owen, England could not muster the kind of performance that saw off Argentina, as the Brazilians raced past them into the semi-finals.

Owen Will Start
Pre-match panic over: Sven-Goran Eriksson today insisted Michael Owen is "fully fit" to face Brazil in tomorrow's World Cup quarter-final. The England striker has been having round-the-clock treatment on a groin injury, which he suffered during Saturday's 3-0 win over Denmark...

Argentina 0 - 1 England
They had less possession, but Michael Owen and Teddy Sherringham created more chances for England, David Beckham sealing a deserved victory.

Owen Captain for a Day
Michael Owen will became the second youngest England captain of all time tomorrow, when the 22-year-old Liverpool striker leads his country out at Anfield for the friendly against Paraguay. Owen was this morning surprisingly anointed by Sven-Goran Eriksson in the absence of the injured...