Manchester United’s Michael Owen expecting hot reception from Liverpool FC fans

Oct 19 2009 by Our Correspondent, Liverpool Echo

MICHAEL OWEN is expecting a rough ride at Anfield next weekend, but makes no apology for joining Manchester United.

“I am human,” Owen said. “I would prefer people to sit down and recognise what you did for them and for the team in years gone past.

“But I am pretty realistic as well and now that I am playing for their arch rivals....I am not holding my breath, put it that way.”

Many Liverpool fans simply do not understand how Owen could bring himself to sign for United.

And although Owen understands how football can rouse great passions, to him it is just a job.

“People talk about loyalty in football,” he added.

“It is easy for a football supporter to preach about that.

“As a father, brother and son, there is no-one more loyal than me. But when you are a player, you are not a fan. I have got to earn a living, provide for my family.

“It is a job opportunity, just like anyone else’s work.”

Owen was hoping his unexpected career move would get him back into the England squad.

he said: “I have played 89 times and I have scored 40 goals.

“Everyone knows if I play then I am likely to score every other game. Playing in a World Cup wouldn’t bother me. In fact, I would raise my game, as happened before in big games.”

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