Michael Owen called time on his career but there was to be no fairy-tale ending, as Stoke were held to a 1-1 draw at Southampton. After an illustrious career that has taken him to Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle and Manchester United, the former England striker announced in March that this was to be his last season. Winner of the Ballon d'Or in 2001, a career that started with such brillianc...Full Story »

The Potters manager refutes suggestions that the retiring striker has failed to impress at the Brittania Stadium, highlighting his positive influence in the dressing room Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has defended the signing of Michael Owen, insisting that the striker has been a success at the club despite failing to make a single league start. The former England international joined the cl...Full Story »

ALEX FERGUSON believes that ‘fantastic’ Michael Owen would have gone down as one of the goal-scoring greats but for the injuries which wrecked his career. The Manchester United boss could come up against his former striker one last time when he sends his team out at struggling Stoke today. Owen, 33, recently announced he will retire at the end of the season and bring the curtain do...Full Story »

MICHAEL OWEN has accused Newcastle of lying about offering him a deal in 2009. Stoke striker Owen yesterday took to Twitter to hit back at fans’ claims he walked out on the Toon after they were relegated. The clash came after Owen, who will retire this summer, spoke about his four-year stay at Newcastle on BBC’s Football Focus. Owen tweeted: “Despite the club saying they did...Full Story »

SPEED OFF ... Owen reveals frustration at not being in top shape since he was 19 MICHAEL OWEN has revealed he has never been 100 per cent fit since he was 19. The ex-England striker, 33, who retires in June, said: “My hamstring gave way in a game at Leeds at the age of 19 and, from that moment on, my playing career was compromised. “I actually take great pride in the fact that, ev...Full Story »

Perth Glory has ruled out making a move for Stoke City forward Michael Owen.The former England international was rumored to be interested in a switch to the A-League, having struggled to gain a spot in the first team at the Britannia Stadium due to a mixture of fitness trouble and the good form of Tony Pulis' men.But, after there were strong links drawn between Glory and Owen, the Perth club has...Full Story »

Stoke striker Michael Owen could make his first-team comeback against his old club when Liverpool visit the Britannia Stadium on Boxing Day. Owen, who has not played for the Potters since October 27 due a hamstring problem, has been working on his fitness and may be ready to feature in the 7.45pm Barclays Premier League kick-off. Owen has plenty of happy memories from his time at Liverpool, bu...Full Story »

TAKING THE MICK ... Michael Owen STOKE have paid Michael Owen a staggering £7,000 a MINUTE to play. The crocked striker is on £25,000 a week. But he has played only 53 minutes since signing in September and his latest comeback has been put back until after the busy Christmas fixture schedule, ruining his 33rd birthday today. Owen’s pro-rata pay works out THREE TIMES what Yaya...Full Story »

MICHAEL OWEN insists he is close to making his first Premier League start for Stoke — after getting the ‘Rocky’ treatment from club medics. In scenes reminiscent of the Oscar-winning film starring Sylvester Stallone, Owen was spotted running up and down stairways at the Britannia on Saturday. The former England striker has managed just 53 minutes for Stoke in four substitute ...Full Story »

BOXING CLEVER ... Michael Owen wins a penalty at the 2002 World Cup MICHAEL OWEN admits he could have stayed on his feet in TWO World Cups when he won penalties against Argentina. The former England striker, now at Stoke, went down under Roberto Ayala’s challenge at France 98 — and four years later in Korea when Mauricio Pocchetino tackled him during Three Lions’ 1-0 win. Ow...Full Story »