Owen set to miss Magpies opener

[The Feedster]

From the BBC News Desk

Michael Owen is likely to miss Newcastle's opening game of the season at Bolton with a thigh injury.


Owen set to miss Newcastle opener
Michael Owen in action in a rare appearance for Newcastle last season
Owen's Newcastle career has been dogged by injury setbacks
England striker Michael Owen is likely to miss Newcastle's Barclays Premier League opener at Bolton next Saturday.

Boss Sam Allardyce, who signed Alan Smith from Manchester United on Friday, admits Owen's torn thigh muscle "hasn't healed as quickly as we would like".

"It doesn't look as encouraging as we first thought," he told the Daily Mail.

"There's no point in making any rash decisions just to get him fit for the start of the season. It's about getting him 100% to play on a regular basis."

Owen, whose career on Tyneside has been beset by injuries, played just three times for the Magpies last term and has made just 14 appearances since his transfer from Real Madrid in December 2005.

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[john_graydon]

Whats New,,he should retire now. Wonder will the bookies take a bet the he plays no more than half the games this season.

 

[rolfw]

Give them a try John.

 

[jimbo]

Owen was finished a couple of years ago. Why don't Newcastle and the player himself just accept it. He was never particularly skilfull but relied on his out and out speed. That's gone.