BUSINESSMAN ... Michael Owen MICHAEL OWEN has revealed he employs over 50 people — which means he has more staff than League Two Aldershot. The Stoke striker, preparing for his return to Anfield to face Liverpool tomorrow, said: “I part-own a physiotherapy business and a racing stables among other business interests while employing more than 50 people. “This requires a certa...Full Story »

Target ... footballer Michael Owen SOCCER ace Michael Owen chuckled in front of his hi-tech security TV screens as he watched a burglar trying to break into his mansion. The 32-year-old former England striker even posted a picture of the crime scene on TWITTER. The ex-Liverpool and Manchester United star wrote: “Great TV tonight. “Been watching some fella on my cameras for an hou...Full Story »

POLE DANCING ... Michael Owen in Stoke training PETER CROUCH has revealed how Michael Owen’s first day at Stoke turned into a bleeping nightmare. Most clubs usually challenge their new boys to sing in front of their team-mates to break the ice. But 32-year-old Owen probably would not have had enough puff left, after being put through a series of gruelling fitness tests on his first day ...Full Story »

NEW BOY ... Michael Owen shows off his skills at Stoke training yesterday MICHAEL OWEN knows many people wish him nothing but success at Stoke — others want him to sink without trace. At this stage of his star-studded career the former England hitman has nothing to prove. But after making just one league appearance last season, as a Manchester United substitute, Owen says he is a man on...Full Story »

WORTH A PUNT ... Peter Crouch is delighted Michael Owen signed for Stoke PETER CROUCH claims his double act with Michael Owen could still perform at the highest level. And he refuses to rule out a sensational England reunion if Three Lions legend Owen returns to his best at the Britannia. The pair scored 16 goals in 16 games in tandem for England and Crouch said: “If Michael stays fit h...Full Story »

MICHAEL OWEN was as giddy as a kid on their first day at school before his debut training session with Stoke. The England legend, 32, headed off to the Potters’ Clayton Wood HQ after dropping his own children off at the school gates. Excited Owen said: “I was taking my son back to school for the first day and one of my daughters is going to school for her first day. “I sai...Full Story »

New Stoke City signing Michael Owenhas likened his move to the club to starting school again after a long summer break. The 32-year-old was released by Manchester United this summer following the expiry of his contract, after making just 31 Premier League appearances over three injury-hit years. Owen had been linked with moves to former club Liverpool and their Merseyside rival Everton before ...Full Story »

Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes his club could still sign Michael Owen even though Liverpool are set to join the race for the former England striker. Pulis has been keen to sign Owen since he was released by Manchester United at the end of last season, but has so far been unable to agree a deal with the 32-year-old. Pulis wants to sign Owen on a pay-as-you-play contract, but the former Liver...Full Story »

FREE AGENT ... Michael Owen MICHAEL OWEN remains confident he will find a new club before the end of the transfer window. The 32-year-old was released by Manchester United at the end of last season after three years at Old Trafford. The former Liverpool and Newcastle forward is confident he will find a new team before the window closes on Friday and indicated he will be returning to the Premi...Full Story »

Stoke City are still interested in signing free agent Michael Owen.  The former England striker, 32, is available following his release this summer after three seasons at Manchester United  "Michael hasn't gone anywhere and it's still a possibility," said Stoke manager Tony Pulis, who may find it difficult to meet Owen's wage demands. "There's still stuff happening and going on. ...Full Story »