Owen admits to mixed emotions
Retiring Stoke striker Michael Owen admitted he had mixed emotions after his final appearance for the club.
The former England frontman played the last 16 minutes of the 1-1 draw at Southampton but he could not end with a fairytale winning goal for Tony Pulis' side.
The 33-year-old scored only once in nine appearances in an injury-hit campaign for the Potters since joining...
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Stoke draw Saints as Owen exits
Michael Owen called time on his career on Sunday but there was to be no fairy-tale ending, as Stoke were held to a 1-1 draw at Southampton .
After an illustrious career that has taken him to Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle and Manchester United, the former England striker announced in March that this was to be his last season. Winner of the Ballon d'Or in 2001, a career that...
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What might have been for Michael Owen
What might have been for Michael Owen - originally posted on Soccerlens.comThe announcement, made back in March, that Michael Owen will be hanging up his boots at the end of this season ultimately came as little surprise to anybody.
The decision was an expected one, but in many respects his retirement at just 33 years of age will be an ignominious conclusion for a player once seemingly...
Stoke City’s retirement present to Michael Owen was an egg and flour car wash
When people usually announce their retirement they might get gifted something like a watch. When you play for Stoke and your name is Michael Owen, your coworkers just egg and flour your expensive Mercedes.
Blackhawks fan goes into labor during Game 5
One Chicago Blackhawks fan celebrated Mother’s Day with a new baby boy. Donna Lebano went into labor one month early while watching the Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild play at the United Center Thursday.
“No way was I leaving,” Lebano said. “We are a Hawks family. I had to see the end of the game.”
Lebano was with her three sisters at the hockey game. Her first contraction...
Blackhawks fan goes into labor at Playoff game; stays to watch (video)
This is one dedicated Chicago Blackhawks fan. Donna Lebano is probably Blackhawks fan of the year! This Mother’s Day was extra special for her as she welcomed Owen Michael into the world Thursday night.
Lebano, Blackhawks fan extraordinaire, took in the Hawks defeat of the Minnesota Wild May 9th at the United Center. The Blackhawks win eliminated the Minnesota Wild and propelled...
Pregnant Blackhawks fan delayed birth to watch Game 5
There are diehard fans that put their lives on hold to watch their team(s) play. And then there are diehard fans that put their lives and the lives of their unborn son on hold. Donna Lebano went into labor Thursday night while she was in attendance at Game 5 of the Blackhawks-Wild series. At 8 months pregnant, Lebano’s first contraction supposedly came during the second period...
Owen hits out at Newcastle
Michael Owen has hit out at Newcastle and claims he was never offered a new contract when his time at St James' Park came to an end in the summer of 2009.
The former England international, who announced on Monday he will hang up his boots at the end of the season, joined Newcastle in a £16million deal from Real Madrid in August 2005.
His four years in the north east were badly...
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March 24, 2013
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Michael Owen’s top five memorable matches
Michael Owen’s top five memorable matches - originally posted on Soccerlens.comFormer Liverpool hero and England striker Michael Owen has announced that he will retire at the end of the season. Over the last few years, his career has come to a halt with recurrent injuries and this season he only managed six league appearances for Stoke City, all coming from the bench.
However,...
Michael Owen to retire at end of season
Former England striker Michael Owen says he will retire from soccer at the end of the Premier League season.
The 33-year-old Owen scored 40 goals for England in 89 appearances, making him one of his country's leading scorers. He also played at Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid in a club career that has been plagued by injuries.
He currently plays for Stoke in the...
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March 19, 2013
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