Jimbo 175 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 NEWCASTLE United boss Glenn Roeder says Michael Owen can now begin "the road back to fitness" after successfully undergoing an operation to repair his cruciate knee ligament. Owen returned to America, accompanied by club doctor Roddy MacDonald, on Monday to revisit world renowned renowned specialist Dr Richard Steadman for the second part of two-stage surgery on the injury sustained on England duty at this summer's World Cup finals. Owen's first visit to Dr Steadman had been back in July when he had damaged cartilage repaired, and after examining the results of that work Dr Steadman said the recovery had been excellent. Wednesday saw Dr Steadman carry out the cruciate operation, and both he and club officials are "delighted" with how it went. Boss Roeder told nufc.co.uk: "I've spoken to our club doctor Roddy MacDonald across in Colorado and he gave me the fantastic news that Michael's operation went extremely well. "As far as Michael is concerned, he can now start to focus on playing again. "It's going to be a long haul but he can start to focus on that. "And I look forward to the day when I can write his name on a Newcastle United teamsheet." Owen will start his intensive rehabilitation programme first thing in the morning across in the States and will return to Tyneside in due course later next week. Owen's time at Gallowgate has been dogged by injury, but an impressive record of seven goals in 10 starts underline his importance to the Magpies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 yeah .... we're not gonna see him this season. and if we do it probably be token appearances like Birmingham away last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curry stained pilchard 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 He'll probably not be back for two years but ready for the Euro Championships in 2008 [/cynical] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkinthedog 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 yeah .... we're not gonna see him this season. and if we do it probably be token appearances like Birmingham away last season 194304[/snapback] this injury was such a disaster for us. would we have blown £10m on martins? would we have got some quality defenders in? I've said it before but Ancient Viking Burial Ground tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Boss Roeder told nufc.co.uk: "I've spoken to our club doctor Roddy MacDonald across in Colorado and he gave me the fantastic news that Michael's operation went extremely well. "As far as Michael is concerned, he can now start to focus on playing again. "It's going to be a long haul but he can start to focus on that. "And I look forward to the day when I can write his name on a Newcastle United teamsheet." 194302[/snapback] Sorry Glenn, won't be your responsibility by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curry stained pilchard 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Boss Roeder told nufc.co.uk: "I've spoken to our club doctor Roddy MacDonald across in Colorado and he gave me the fantastic news that Michael's operation went extremely well. "As far as Michael is concerned, he can now start to focus on playing again. "It's going to be a long haul but he can start to focus on that. "And I look forward to the day when I can write his name on a Newcastle United teamsheet." 194302[/snapback] Sorry Glenn, won't be your responsibility by then. 194322[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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