Birthday Boy "Up Up And Away"

Last updated : 14 December 2005 By Footy Mad - Editor

Born on the same day, Michael Owen and Jean-Alian Boumsong celebrate their birthdays today (WEdnesday) and I'm sure both have the money to buy whatever they want. However, I'm sure both would love to buy Newcastle a few more points as they both want to see Champions League football return to Tyneside next season.

The £17m striker says: "I wouldn't say I'm the man who's got everything. I'd actually like a new groin at the moment for my birthday. Injuries aren't helping us at the moment, but hopefully we can all pull together. We've had a lot of injuries, and not just with me.

"At the moment I would really like a few more points on the board for Newcastle."

He bought a £2m helicopter to fly him from his home over on the other side of the country, rather than move to the North-East.

French defender Jean-Alain Boumsong also celebrates his 26th birthday today.