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Michael Owen reveals on Twitter he is still searching for new club
Michael Owen says he is still waiting for a "good opportunity" ahead of the new season, but has again said he will not drop down to the Championship.
Ex-England striker Owen, 32, insisted in May he would not retire despite being released by Manchester United after three seasons at Old Trafford.
"If a good opportunity doesn't come my way then so be it," tweeted Owen.
"I know I can still bang them in at the top level. I proved that nearly every time I played for Manchester United."
Michael Owen's career stats
Liverpool (1996-2004): 297 games, 158 goals
Real Madrid (2004-05): 40 games, 14 goals
Newcastle (2005-09): 79 games, 30 goals
Man Utd (2009-12): 52 games, 17 goals
England (1998-2008): 89 caps, 40 goals
Owen moved to Old Trafford on a free transfer in 2009, and he scored nine goals in his first season - including the winner in his side's 4-3 victory in the Manchester derby.
His appearances became less frequent in his second year at the club, when he scored five goals in all competitions, before he netted three times in four outings last term.
He made just one Premier League appearance, however, and his last outing was in the Champions League at the beginning of November.
But Owen believes he still has something to offer in the top-flight - and he said he would not consider dropping down a division to join a Championship club.
"At 32, I've still got a few years in me," he said.
"At this stage of my career it has to be something that I'm going to enjoy doing.
"Not being disrespectful when I say I wouldn't play in the Championship. Always said I wouldn't drop down the leagues like some have done.
"After playing for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle, Man Utd and England, I don't think I would enjoy that football."
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Comment number 229.
DrCajetanCoelho15th July 2012 - 9:06
Strikers scoring frequent goals for clubs and country have become less nowadays. In recent years in the Post-Pele era, we were privileged to watch Maradona, Emilio Butraguenio, Hugo Sanchez, Gary Linekar, Ian Rush, Raul Gonzales, Nistelrooij, Pippo Inzaghi, Shevchenko and of course Michael Owen. Formations and styles have changed. Owen knows his methods of scoring. Good Luck.
Dr. Cajetan Coelho
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reggiefromruncorn14th July 2012 - 8:49
Michael Owen peaked at a young age (21 / 22?) and, since then, has talked a much better game than he has played
As a mercenary he was very fortunate to play in an era where clubs had more money than sense.
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Elscotto14th July 2012 - 6:20
Owen has demonstrated a cynicism during an ultimately disappointing career from a fan's point of view. From his use and abuse of Newcastle, to his bland interview technique where he insults the intelligence of the public by saying nothing other than bland platitudes, he has taken everything and given nothing back. At least his multimillionaire status might make up for his general unpopularity.
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ealingandrew14th July 2012 - 0:10
@dansimLFC
so before I sign off for the night, one last comment...I never would have anticipated my post would such a reaction. Tell why did you pick mine to have a go at? There were plenty of others criticizing Owen.
Oh and I almost agree with your post on Suarez...except for one thing... he won't come good...he is already fantastic!!
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BadgerBait13th July 2012 - 23:28
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