usscouse
29 Aug 2004, 03:30 PM
Someone sent me this that's why it's not linked.
Liverpool have first option on Owen
By James Carroll
Date: 27/8/2004
Liverpool have first option on Michael Owen should he ever leave Real Madrid. It's been revealed that the Reds inserted a clause in the deal that gives them the chance to buy the former European Footballer of the Year back.
Owen joined Real in a £8m deal, plus Antonio Nunez, two weeks ago but the striker admits that if he ever decides to come back to England, Liverpool are his first choice.
He told the Liverpool Echo: "I've just joined Real Madrid and my intention is to have a long and successful career here."
"But if the time ever came in the future where I did go back to England, Liverpool would be the first club I'd look to. But that's a decision for a long time down the line."
Owen admits that he was disappointed his new side didn't draw Liverpool in yesterday's Champions League draw, as he wanted an emotional return to Anfield.
"I would have loved Liverpool to have been drawn against Real Madrid," he said.
"I was watching the draw yesterday and hoping it would happen, but now I think it would be even better if we meet later in the competition. That will mean we've both got through."
"It would be a strange feeling going back to Anfield playing for another team though. That would seem mad. But I hope it happens."
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It didn't do Rushie any harm...but that was Rushie. I wonder if MO thinks it's like playing in a foreign country..???
Liverpool have first option on Owen
By James Carroll
Date: 27/8/2004
Liverpool have first option on Michael Owen should he ever leave Real Madrid. It's been revealed that the Reds inserted a clause in the deal that gives them the chance to buy the former European Footballer of the Year back.
Owen joined Real in a £8m deal, plus Antonio Nunez, two weeks ago but the striker admits that if he ever decides to come back to England, Liverpool are his first choice.
He told the Liverpool Echo: "I've just joined Real Madrid and my intention is to have a long and successful career here."
"But if the time ever came in the future where I did go back to England, Liverpool would be the first club I'd look to. But that's a decision for a long time down the line."
Owen admits that he was disappointed his new side didn't draw Liverpool in yesterday's Champions League draw, as he wanted an emotional return to Anfield.
"I would have loved Liverpool to have been drawn against Real Madrid," he said.
"I was watching the draw yesterday and hoping it would happen, but now I think it would be even better if we meet later in the competition. That will mean we've both got through."
"It would be a strange feeling going back to Anfield playing for another team though. That would seem mad. But I hope it happens."
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It didn't do Rushie any harm...but that was Rushie. I wonder if MO thinks it's like playing in a foreign country..???