Happy Face 29 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 (edited) Owen out for up to a month NEWCASTLE'S Michael Owen could be out of action for up to a month after his latest injury setback. The striker limped out of England's 1-0 friendly win in Austria last night after suffering a thigh strain. He will definitely miss England's final Euro 2008 qualifer against Croatia at Wembley on Wednesday night. And Magpies boss Sam Allardyce will also have to do without him when his former club Liverpool come to St James's Park next Saturday. Owen signalled his discomfort almost immediately after suffering the problem just 32 minutes into the victory. Early reports suggest a month on the sidelines for England's fourth-highest all-time scorer. Owen had just been responsible for England's first shot on target, after slick build-up play from Steven Gerrard and Crouch saw his first-time shot superbly tipped over by Alex Manninger. Coach Steve McClaren refused to blame the freezing conditions in Vienna last night for Owen's latest injury blow. "The conditions were perfect," he said. "It wasn't even that cold. We trained at Arsenal on Thursday morning and it was colder than that." Midfielder Steven Gerrard admitted losing Owen for the Croatia game. "It is always a minus when you lose a player like Michael Owen, one of the best goalscorers in the world. He is our top goalscorer. "But it is an opportunity for someone else on Wednesday night and that goal will have done Peter Crouch's confidence no harm." http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/Owen-o...p-to.3496955.jp Games in the next month... Liverpool H Blackburn A Arsenal H Birmingham H Fulham A It's the Shields gazette like so you can bank on him being fit for Blackburn. Edited November 17, 2007 by Happy Face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 Hadn't read the match thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qscqscqsc 0 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 (edited) shearer on motd reckons min 6weeks out. Ill bet oba jumped for joy when he heard the news! Edited November 17, 2007 by qscqscqsc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 He's made of balsa wood and string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Anyone bothered, he's never been a Newcastle player since he signed tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47210 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Anyone bothered, he's never been a Newcastle player since he signed tbh Yeah I would say I'm bothered that one of our strikers is injured for a month. Especially when this could potentially signal the return of Shola to the first 11 (Viduka injury-prone, only needs someone else to pick up a knock and in walks Shola). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Soon to be Oba and Shola up front. Is it last season already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4447 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 At least when they go out today it might make him realise that he only has one thing left to concentrate on for the rest of this season - NUFC. Shola is horrible prospect but don't forget Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 How long til the African Nations starts? could be Smith and Shola upfront what with Oba in them and Vidukas record during the cold winter months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 How long til the African Nations starts? could be Smith and Shola upfront what with Oba in them and Vidukas record during the cold winter months Stop it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 How long til the African Nations starts? could be Smith and Shola upfront what with Oba in them and Vidukas record during the cold winter months Stop it I wouldnt want to go for an aftermatch drink with MattM4 and Gemmill if it happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 How long til the African Nations starts? could be Smith and Shola upfront what with Oba in them and Vidukas record during the cold winter months Oh grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 At least when they go out today it might make him realise that he only has one thing left to concentrate on for the rest of this season - NUFC. Shola is horrible prospect but don't forget Smith. Yes, that fills me with hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7327 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Id rather have oba/viduka or oba/smith up frotnt anyway. At least this forces BS hand now. Might be a blessing in disguise against some of the better teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 It's okay. Andy Carroll will return from Preston soon. He's scored, erm, loads there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Fro; the BBC site, McClaren: "England are haunted by injuries" How annoying is that quote... You can't keep tempting fate and then complain when it suddenly goes wrong. What a bunch of morons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31600 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I see that Given is suddenly fit today, only interested in playing for Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Shola and Oba to unite and become an unexpected smash hit. You heard it here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlCO 0 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I see that Given is suddenly fit today, only interested in playing for Ireland. "Leprachaunness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11080 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Shola and Oba to unite and become an unexpected smash hit. You heard it here first. Ola Shoba! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontoasey 0 Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Oh god, gets better and better dont it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6955 Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Last straw for me. We need to get rid. He is like Elijah Price (movie geeks will get that!). Doubt anyone will take him though with his recent injury record. Feel sorry for the lad but im sure the £100k per week will cheer him up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Anyone bothered, he's never been a Newcastle player since he signed tbh Yeah I would say I'm bothered that one of our strikers is injured for a month. Especially when this could potentially signal the return of Shola to the first 11 (Viduka injury-prone, only needs someone else to pick up a knock and in walks Shola). Will he be missed? imo 'no', were not used to him being available anyway - fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jock 0 Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I for one wont miss him, more negativity than he's worth imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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