Michael Owen

Summing up Michael Owens career is a funny one, it is best done over two halves. The half of his career up to 2006 was exceptional. With so mant highlights, the goal against Argentina, the hat trick against Germany, European player of the year, 'the owen cup final' 2001, and a dream move to Real Madrid. At this popint Owen was one the best strikers in world football. Whenever I watched England I always thought that as long as we kept a clean sheet, Owen would score a goal and we would win, that was the confidence that he brought to the team, just by being on the pitch.His eyes reminded me of that of a Great White Shark, soleless and emotionless when a chance to strike appeared he took it. If he had kept fit he would have broken all types of records. Ironically The blazing start to his career probably cost him later on. He was that good that he suddenly became so important to the team, that if fit he was selected. He simply was not managed correctly as a youngster, and played far too many games, in his first part of his career. The second half of his career was unfortunate. I always felt the move to Newcastle, was one of desperation and a rushed one to get him away from Madrid and playing regularly for a club to find some form for the 2006 world cup. He got injured for Newcastle in a game and was not fully fit at the 2006 world cup, which played a significent part on his cruciate ligament injury that occured at the world cup. At that moment Michael Owen's career was on a downward spiral.His move to Manchester United was one on reputation. Although the winner against City and a Premier league title were highlights, he simply could not keep fit enough to sustain a run of games in the first team. He had simply retired in recent years without telling anybody. If you look at his goal scoring record, the clubs he's played for, the european player of the year, then his career has been a major sucess, however if you had the second part of his career, then you can't help feel that he has not achieved all he should of, and be dissapointed the way it fizzled out. His career promised so much, but in the end, he probably failed to deliver. He was that good in his younger years.

He symbolizes a time of glory. One of my fiends, er, actually my ex-boyfriend, is a huge fan of Owen. As a consequence, I did pay close attention to him at that time. Owen is going to retire, so as to our youth. But this is football. Players come and go, yet leaving the unique memory in our minds. Good luck to Michael Owen! Good luck to our early days!

Another legend hangs his boot. I still remember the goal against Argentina that marked him up as a future superstar. Sadly I think his career has been blighted by injuries and he has never done justice to his excellent talent due to these injuries. But Owen is a Liverpool and England legend and I wish him all the best in his retirement. Cheers! Ram

I am not a very big fan of soccer. But I like to watch the Fifa World Cup. I am surprised to hear that Michael Owen is retired because he is so young. Frankly, I learned Michael Owen because of his fame since he is handsome He has a very adorable daughter. Perhaps he has some wounds so that his soccer career can be continued. What a bad news!

I remember him as he made his wonderful appearance at the WC 1998, although I was 8 years young only. He was regarded as a wonderkid and he really did well, but he was never the same after returning after a heavy injury in the middle 2000's. He had potential of being a much better one, but his fragile body has spoiled his career in some way. Nevertheless, he was a great player and even I have never sympathized England nor the club teams he has played in, he was capable of scoring wonderful goals and he did plenty of them. Football will be poorer without Owen, especially for us who have seen him in the period when he was fantastic.

Probably he feels it's time for him to take a break.

I agree that Michael Owen was a very talented footballer amongst the best in the world when he played for Liverpool as shown by him winning the Ballon d'or and later when he was at United he could still come off the bench and win a game.Though injuries and other things probably stopped him fulfilling his full potential.Though as a Liverpool fan I can't say that I like him due to him going to Manchester UTD and even when he played for Liverpool I always preferred Robbie Fowler my favourite player of all time.

When he first broke into the scene, he was touted as one of the best strikers of his time. The wonder goal against Argentina strengthen this. His career went down after a series of hamstring injuries. His greatest strength was his pace but injuries basically render that useless. Too bad Owen can't adjust his style of play and that led to his career going downhill.

he is the famous players.i know your feeling.its ok one player will come one will go

Yes, I most remember when he made a goal to play Argentina in the 1998 World Cup, where many people talk about the goal. I think Michael Owen is a keen peyerang a few seasons ago. Golnya instinct tested when he was at Liverpool for 8 years, and continue to gain trust. But this all began to change when he decided to play for Real Madrid, where he could not avoid injury. After that she tried stand-up comedy in Newcastle and Manchester United but the circumstances did not change his energies less maximized. Now he's playing at Stoke City, maybe the expectation there he could get a chance. But maybe he was frustrated and finally start to retire any thoughts arise.