Michael Owen : The Biography

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781844543106
• ISBN10: 1844543102
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: John Blake

Summary

A true jewel in England's crown, Newcastle United striker Michael Owen haslayed a major part in England's fortunes since making his debut at 18 versushile in 1998. A world-class striker with just under a goal every two gamesn international football, Michael's combination of skill, pace and abilityo read the game make him a unique talent. He scored a wonderful goal againstrgentina in the 1998 World Cup Finals in France and shocked the Germans with sensational hat-trick in Munich in 2001. Michael joined Real Madrid fromis boyhood club Liverpool in August 2004, but was back in the Premiership aear later, signing for Newcastle United in a club record GBP 17 millionransfer. With time on his side, the all-time England goal record isertainly within his grasp. In this revealing biography, Ollie Derbyshirepeaks to Owen's family, friends and teammates and reveals the full story of footballer destined to be ranked alongside the World's greatest.

Table of Contents

Prologue	p. vii
Boy Wonder	p. 1
Prince of the Kop	p. 21
A Star is Born	p. 47
Global Superstar	p. 69
Hamstrung	p. 93
Down in the Low Countries	p. 111
Cup Kings	p. 125
Hat-trick Hero	p. 151
Big in Japan	p. 177
All Grown Up	p. 191
It's More Important Than That...	p. 209
Euroflops	p. 225
Galactico	p. 237
More Metatarsal Madness	p. 257
Get Well Soon	p. 271
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