Owen became Magpies

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Owen agrees Magpies move


Michael Owen has agreed to join Newcastle after holding talks with The Magpies and former club Liverpool.

The Real Madrid star held filter-004ions with Newcastle and Liverpool on Monday and he has now agreed a four-year deal at St James' Park.

Owen is currently undergoing a medical on Tyneside and he successfully comes through that he will become the club's new record signing.

The England international's future has been the subject of intense speculation all summer with Real Madrid bringing in Brazilian duo Robinho and Julio Baptista.

Owen had been worried about his international ambitions if he was not going to be playing regularly at Real and he decided that he needed to leave the Spanish club to safeguard his England place ahead of next summer's World Cup.

The news is a massive boost for Newcastle boss Graeme Souness following his side's dismal start to the season which has seen Newcastle fail to win a game and score a goal this season.

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd hailed the signing of Owen as one of his proudest moments at the club.

"Bringing Michael to St. James' Park will rank alongside the signing of Alan Shearer as my proudest moment at Newcastle United," Shepherd told the club's official website.

"Newcastle fans love centre-forwards and Michael is a fantastic goalscorer. He's someone we would love to build the team around and we hope he can help us bring success to the club."

Owen should make his debut against Fulham in two weeks should he put the finishing touches to his move.




Oh.......i think this is a good deal.....
i finally can see Shearer partner with Owen again since 1998 World Cup

arthur8088

Originally posted by 我‧愛‧你 at 2005-8-30 09:02 PM:
owen去愛華頓仲好

he will probably get killed if he joins Everton.....Everyday Liverpool fans will VISIT him~~and give him SURPRISE~~~and his style does not match Everton's playing style

Owen is more suitable to Newcastle...compare to Everton~~

arthur8088

Originally posted by 迷途小羔羊 at 2005-8-31 02:24 AM:

而家盧基搭奧雲，舒利亞可以做多些後備啦

This may not happen. In last match, Luque was tactically selected as a Left-Midfield but played as a striker with Shearer.Since Ameobi was on the field, Luque was still involved in most of offence.
Now, Shearer + Owen, Shearer can do his Strength----Setting and heading balls to Owen and Luque.The only thing he needs to do is setting and/or running to the restricted area to score. He doesnt have to run to the side to make a cross pass.Thus, he could spend less energy~~~Like Teddy Sheringham in West Ham~~almost, 40, but he still can keep his highly-rated performance on the pitch~~~