Michael Owen disrespects Newcastle United again - Alexander Isak’s title on the line
Newcastle United supporters have little time for Michael Owen or the recently departed Alexander Isak.
Michael Owen has once again claimed he never wanted to sign for Newcastle United.
It is no secret that the former Premier League striker had reservations about moving to St James’ Park. Owen - who spent most of his time at Newcastle on the treatment table - has made it clear on several occasions over the years that he preferred a switch to Liverpool.
He left Anfield a year earlier to join Real Madrid but spent most of his time in Spain as a substitute. A return to Liverpool appeared possible until Newcastle gazumped their offer - leaving Los Blancos with no option but to accept.
Michael Owen’s true Newcastle United intention
A sea of black and white greeted Owen on his arrival, just as they did for Alan Shearer nine years earlier. However, in the back of his mind, he only had Liverpool on his mind.
The situation draws parallels to the Alexander Isak situation that dominated the transfer agenda over the summer. It would be interesting to poll Toon fans on who they believe is public enemy No.1 at Newcastle.
Michael Owen reveals Liverpool clause
As he has mentioned previously, Owen expressed zero shame in admitting he wanted to rejoin Liverpool every season. He told Mashable India: “When I signed for Newcastle I decided to go to Newcastle. The only reason I signed is so I could insert into the contract that after one year I can go to Liverpool, one team in the world.
“That’s all I wanted to do. So I had that. But nobody needs to know that. Nobody does know it. Nobody cares to know it. But they do care ‘Oh, you played for Liverpool, now you play for Manchester United, you know, you must have no loyalty’.
“Like, come on. If you know the story. When I left Newcastle, every single year I was on the phone to the Liverpool manager. It’s Liverpool that didn’t want me back.”
‘Alan Shearer was a draw’ - Michael Owen
Speaking last year, the 45-year-old insisted he “loves” Newcastle and its people - insisting Shearer was also a draw for his move. Owen said: “I love Newcastle. I love the people. I lived there for four years. We had some unbelievable times up there, really unbelievable.
“Playing alongside Alan Shearer was a big draw. Playing for Graeme Souness was a big draw, I looked up to him, when I was coming through at Liverpool he was the manager. And the fan base, the passion…”