Michael Owen

[CJ]

those that say he can do a job as cover for nando are forgetting a couple of points. you cant pick that he will be fit at certain points. he could well be injured when we need him. the second point is that whenever he came back from injury he took time to get back to his best. under the cover for nando he wouldnt have time.

i do feel a bit sorry for such a gifted player but also partly thing serves you right.

[MrsB]

Newcastle striker Michael Owen is wanted by Aston Villa, but the 29-year-old will have to take a £70,000-a-week pay cut to seal the move. (BBC Gossip, full story: News of the World)

It really wouldn't surprise me if O'Neill signed him.

However, Italian club Roma are also eyeing up a move for the England striker. (Full story: Sunday Mirror)