I have though a lot about Owen in the last 24 hours, and I am going to contradict much that I have said in the last few weeks by saying that I think he HAS made a good decision in joining NC.
I was watching Skysports as the reports rolled in last night and was quite over-whelmed at just how humble and passionate the NC fans are. Out on the streets, buying their Owen shirts and celebrating the comming of a star. There was not a question amoung them in respect of him not really wanting to go there, just smiling, happy faces...
I know we have all poked fun at him and have judged him for his lack of opportunities in the last 18 months or so, but I reckon he'll come good again as he always does, he'll prove his critics wrong. I agree that he isn't quite the player he once was and that he doesn't out-right deserve his starting place for England right now. Still, a good season at NC could turn that around and if he has a better season than Defoe this year and gets his eye for goal back in line then I'll be glad for him to lead us into the world cup...
His career has seemingly taken a very controvercial dip. He left an almost there team in Liverpool after a pretty bad season to join a great team in Real Madrid. But he couldn't break into their front line, and had to settle for coming off the bench, all-be-it to score many vital goals. Still, I have to ask how many of the worlds strikers could displace Raul and Ronaldo??? Raul, no chance, the sweet-heart of Madrid could go 10 games without a goal and the crowd still wouldn't allow the Manager to drop him. Ronaldo, well, chubby or not he's still a top class and a good proven partner for Raul... Let's see if Robinho can break up the party this season and then I may eat my words...
So now Owens a NC player...
GOOD LUCK TO NC AND GOOD LUCK TO OWEN!!!
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