Angelus71 4 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 MICHAEL OWEN will stay at Newcastle this summer — according to his closest friend at St James’s Park. While many assume Owen will move on when his contract expires in June, Nicky Butt believes United’s skipper is ready to sign a new deal and remain in Toon. It is the first time anyone close to Owen has hinted that his long-term future may lie on Tyneside, with Manchester City mooted as his likeliest destination. However, Butt insists his optimism about keeping his long-time England team-mate at the club is not misplaced. “I still believe Michael will stay to be honest,” said Butt, who has himself just signed up for another year at Newcastle. “He’s obviously out of contract, so there’s virtually nothing to stop him from leaving, but it’s not like he’s going about saying: ‘I want to go here, I want to go there. “He’s happy here, he’s committed to Newcastle and he might shock people. Maybe he might stay here. “I just feel he’s at the club and he’s not unhappy. When players want to leave you can tell straight away. “Shay (Given) got to the point where it was time for him to leave — it was right for him. That’s the good thing . . . you don’t see that with Michael.” Owen’s publicly declared decision to put all talks over his future on hold until the end of the season was widely interpreted as further proof that he wanted out of United. However, Butt added: “When negotiations break down, everyone fears the worst. Everyone thinks: ‘That’s it, he’s gone.’ “But sometimes it’s a case of putting things to one side and getting the football out the way. “Hopefully that’s the case in this situation.” Who would want to stay here anymore? we're not the great club we used to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 MICHAEL OWEN will stay at Newcastle this summer — according to his closest friend at St James’s Park. While many assume Owen will move on when his contract expires in June, Nicky Butt believes United’s skipper is ready to sign a new deal and remain in Toon. It is the first time anyone close to Owen has hinted that his long-term future may lie on Tyneside, with Manchester City mooted as his likeliest destination. However, Butt insists his optimism about keeping his long-time England team-mate at the club is not misplaced. “I still believe Michael will stay to be honest,” said Butt, who has himself just signed up for another year at Newcastle. “He’s obviously out of contract, so there’s virtually nothing to stop him from leaving, but it’s not like he’s going about saying: ‘I want to go here, I want to go there. “He’s happy here, he’s committed to Newcastle and he might shock people. Maybe he might stay here. “I just feel he’s at the club and he’s not unhappy. When players want to leave you can tell straight away. “Shay (Given) got to the point where it was time for him to leave — it was right for him. That’s the good thing . . . you don’t see that with Michael.” Owen’s publicly declared decision to put all talks over his future on hold until the end of the season was widely interpreted as further proof that he wanted out of United. However, Butt added: “When negotiations break down, everyone fears the worst. Everyone thinks: ‘That’s it, he’s gone.’ “But sometimes it’s a case of putting things to one side and getting the football out the way. “Hopefully that’s the case in this situation.” Who would want to stay here anymore? we're not the great club we used to be I think they are offering him 70k a week on a 3 year deal. It's upto him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douggy B 0 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Man City would be the only club willing to offer to match your crazy wages. I feel for him really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Man City would be the only club willing to offer to match your crazy wages. I feel for him really. Fuck off you total mickey mouse club supporting mug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44106 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Owen seems the sort of bloke where even if you were his best mate, you wouldn't have a clue what he was thinking, particularly in relation to his profession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6964 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Its probably because hes an injury prone mercenary and we are the only mugs offering anything more than £50kpw Im sure it will be spun that he loves the club and was always going to stay though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Owen signing his new contract is something firmly at the back of my mind at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 It's got to the stage I think (and I'd guess many would agree) where him staying or going isn't particularly positive or negative either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Little bastards been great for us up to now. well worth the money. i know he does not get injured on purpose but ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15347 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 MICHAEL OWEN will stay at Newcastle this summer — according to his closest friend at St James’s Park. [He] might shock people. Maybe he might stay here. All journalists are cunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3342 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 The club shop in the city has him for 50% off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sicklee Sausage Roll 0 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Good news Nicky. Seeing as we've already booked the taxi, would you mind fucking off instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Owen seems the sort of bloke where even if you were his best mate, you wouldn't have a clue what he was thinking, particularly in relation to his profession. He's probably thinking about horses most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2204 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Butt's plainly in denial. He'll be saying Kinnear's the best manager's he's ever played for next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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