A new club is like having a new girlfriend – you don't have feelings straight away Michael Owen More Quotes by Michael Owen More Quotes From Michael Owen I think in terms of best players, I would have to say Ronaldo, the real Ronaldo, the Brazilian one. I was fortunate enough to have a year with him at Real Madrid. He was at the end of his career and was probably half the player he was. But, in his prime, he was quite simply astonishing. Michael Owen realplayerthinking I loved [Real Madrid]. It was a real experience, playing with a great team. One of the first questions I'm often asked is 'What was Madrid like?' It's got that mystique about it. It's a magical place and a magical team, and everything about it is great. Michael Owen teamrealfirsts As everyone knows I've got a passion for horses. Michael Owen horsepassionknows It was a real eye opener and I'm really pleased that I spent a year out there [in Real Madrid]. Michael Owen eyerealyears A lot of people have lost interest in watching England play. To get motivated to watch international football, you need your country to be having some form of success and England haven't had any for a long time now. Michael Owen playfootballcountry I'm sure clubs have a lot of power these days. Michael Owen these-daysclubs Clubs don't like their players going off to play international matches and you can see a scenario where they eventually start to make it more difficult for international sides to call up players. Michael Owen clubsplayersides I have never thought of a scenario where international football was not a massive part of our [England] game. Michael Owen englandgamesfootball Give me a great Champions League game or an exciting Premier League game ahead of an international match and I'd love that to reverse. A lot of people have lost interest in England games, it is quite hard to watch. Michael Owen champions-leaguegamespeople I don't particularly enjoy watching international football in the way that I used to. It hurts me to say that, but it's true. Michael Owen hurtfootballway [Wayne Rooney] has to be viewed as a great England striker if he breaks Sir Bobby Charlton's record. Scoring goals at international level is much more difficult than it was a few years back because even the lesser teams are well organised and don't concede too many goals these days. Michael Owen teamgoalyears [Wayne Rooney] best tournament was the 2004 European Championships, when he played alongside me and made such a big impact, but it hasn't happened for him at the World Cup for one reason or another. Michael Owen cupsimpactworld Everton have a healthy list of injuries. Michael Owen listshealthyfootball All Newcastle fans need to know is that I will be giving everything for their cause now. Michael Owen causesgivingneeds For me there's nothing better than putting the white shirt on for England and playing for England. I'd get worried if it wasn't like that. Michael Owen worriedenglandwhite Fortunately I am a mentally strong person and believe I will learn from the experience and continue to improve as a player and person because of it. Michael Owen strongplayerbelieve The bottom line is that I wanted to come back and play in the Premier League again and wake up on Saturday morning and really fancy getting out there and playing in front of this fantastic support, scoring goals and enjoying football. Michael Owen playmorningfootball My Dad was briefly an Everton player and I used to follow them as a boy. Michael Owen dadplayerboys Henry had taken striking on to a different level Michael Owen levelsdifferenttaken Often the biggest test is when the chips are down and you've got to stick together as a team. Michael Owen down-andteamtogether
