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Benitez just interviewed on ITV.. they asked about Owen again.. "not before the game" Benitez said... hmm..

I know. It's awful. All these bloody Bulgarians.

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Partridge has left for good hasn't he?

Anyway, this is the Owen thread, and I for one will be delighted if he comes back. It'd just be a shame if he "replaced" Cisse, as I think they'd be superb together.

Well he was clearly their main man and best player by far, but I wouldn't say he was a "focal point" as such. Auxerre had a strong midfield at the time, with Kapo and Tainio giving him good service.

Based on his performances over many seasons for Auxerre, and his performances before and after his injury with us, I think he's proven he's worth 14m. It's just a shame Rafa won't play him in his favoured position, and when he does, it's with a much weakened midfield area.

I believe he is worth 14m.

Selling Cisse would be a massive, massive mistake.

He's worth 14m.

Lyon play in white with red and blue bits..

Butragueno was there, he was interviewed afterwards by Sky- but was non commital about Owen.

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.a...l=football_home PARRY DROPS OWEN HINTS by Adam Marshall - created on 25 Aug 2005 Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has hinted that Liverpool could make their move for Michael Owen before the transfer deadline on August 31. As Newcastle United supremo Freddy Shepherd concedes the England international will not be heading for Tyneside unless a deal is wrapped up on Thursday, which is looking increasingly unlikely, a return to Anfield could be the likeliest solution. Despite constant denials from Rafa Benitez, who wants a centre back and wide midfielder before looking at his forward line, it is believed that the Merseysiders are biding their time before weighing up a move for the Real Madrid striker. "Wait and see," Parry told Sky Sports News. "Absolutely [it's all I can say]. "There's been far too much speculation on it already. "Let's just rely on facts and we'll see when we get to that day [next Wednesday's deadline]. "I don't [want to comment on my feelings on bringing him back]. My personal feelings do not have anything to do with it. "One myth that can be dispelled is there's never been a difference of opinion between Rafa and me. We're just keeping our counsel. "There's some work to do and it's a few days before the deadline so we'll see." Steven Gerrard has reiterated his desire to link up again with his international colleague. "There's been a lot of speculation and a lot of people are asking me the question but it's a question only the Liverpool manager can answer," asserted Gerrard on Sky Sports News. "I've said what I think about the situation. I love Michael as a player; I think any team with him is always going to be stronger but Rafa Benitez is the only man who knows whether he wants Michael back so we're going to have to wait and see." Gerrard will not be risked in Friday's European Super Cup clash with CSKA Moscow. "It's very doubtful for tomorrow night," he stated. "It's a very nice game to play in but, with all due respect, it's not a very important one. "I've got two important internationals coming up so I want to give myself the best chance to be fit for those games so I won't be taking any risks tomorrow night." Newcastle could be turning to Deportivo La Coruna forward Albert Luque as an option with the Owen deal in the balance.

Yeah, Jimmy, that's how it came across to me... Similar to when he announced Gerrard was staying.

Rick Parry just on SSN, basically saying he and Rafa have the same opinion on Owen, and let's "wait and see"... he also said "when the day comes"- which suggest we're nearly there... that's the impression I got anyway, that and his cheery disposition.

16 in 29 is still top drawer.

Let's get him back here, whatever it takes.

I heard w***ov is stiff competition.

Yeah I saw a few women selling some... don't think they were HJC ones... they were shouting out "2 for a fiver" or something..

Didnt' have time to go in the end. All the pupils in school are asking me if I can get them one! I'm gonna have to bulk order I reckon, will be good to spread the word though. Got a display up in my classroom now.

Could do with knowing if it's open too... and when til if it is... will try to pop in after work..

What time is the shop open mate?