Thursday, June 14, 2007
Les tells Owen to be loyal
Michael Owen was last night told by former Newcastle idol Les Ferdinand: "You owe the Toon another season."
England striker Owen has been linked with a move away from St James' Park if a buyout clause in his contract is activated.
But after featuring in only 13 games in two years at the club as a result of injury, Sir Les reckons the Toon Army deserves some loyalty.
"The one thing Newcastle supporters have been dreaming of is watching a fit Michael Owen playing for the team," said Ferdinand.
"They are understandably worried because everyone has heard how he might exercise a clause in his contract and move.
"The one thing Newcastle fans want from their stars is loyalty.
"Most of us outsiders will feel that Michael owes them at least another season. I would tell him to think carefully, because there is no other club in the country with the supporters like Newcastle United.
England striker Owen has been linked with a move away from St James' Park if a buyout clause in his contract is activated.
But after featuring in only 13 games in two years at the club as a result of injury, Sir Les reckons the Toon Army deserves some loyalty.
"The one thing Newcastle supporters have been dreaming of is watching a fit Michael Owen playing for the team," said Ferdinand.
"They are understandably worried because everyone has heard how he might exercise a clause in his contract and move.
"The one thing Newcastle fans want from their stars is loyalty.
"Most of us outsiders will feel that Michael owes them at least another season. I would tell him to think carefully, because there is no other club in the country with the supporters like Newcastle United.
