Some Toon fans could argue he 'quit' some time ago, as his performances of late have been half-hearted and not worthy of 110p a week rather than £110,000.
Is he the most uninspiring Newcastle captain of recent years? I certainly think so.
Others may not have shouted down the St James' Park roof (Peter Beardsley, Gavin Peacock, ect) but they led from the front!
A report in the early edition of the Daily Express on Friday morning claimed the Newcastle and England striker will become a full-time racehorse trainer and owner after quitting the game in the summer.
Owen 'Quit' Some Time Ago!
Last Updated : 15-May-2009 by
Owen has become increasingly disillusioned with life on Tyneside but his representatives insist he is determined to get back to the levels that saw him crowned European Footballer of the Year in 2001.Wasserman Media Group: "Any suggestion or unfounded speculation that Michael Owen has any intention of quitting football is totally untrue and wrong.
"Michael remains as committed to his football career as he ever has been and is deeply and professionally offended that anyone should suggest otherwise.
"Michael Owen has instructed lawyers this evening (Thursday) and will take action against any publication which he feels inaccurately or unfairly suggested he is quitting football and is damaging to his professional reputation."
