Former Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce said he wouldn't touch Michael Owen with a barge pole because of his injury-prone four years at St James' Park.
But another former Toon boss - Graeme Souness has tipped Owen to rebuild his career after sealing a surprise move to champions Manchester United.
But then again Souness would do wouldn't he ... because he was the bloke who brought Owen to St James' Park in the first place - for £17million!
The move turned sour for the England striker following a succession of injuries and the club's relegation at the end of last season, but Souness insists he was still "right" to bring him to SJP.
Souness: "I don't think Michael is shot. It's a really good transfer for all concerned.
"I think the move will excite him and give him whole new lease of life
"He was Newcastle's top player at the time and all of that onus was on him. At United he will be just another player and surrounded by really good team-mates who can give him the service he needs.
"He will also be in the best environment in terms of treatment off the field and that is important to any player of his age."