Michael Owen Quotes

United Kingdom, Football Player
December 14, 1979

Michael James Owen is an English former footballer who played as a striker for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City, as well as for the England national team. Since retiring from football, he has become a racehorse breeder and owner.

When you put better teams in front of you, that's when the big players rise to that occasion.

Michael Owen
- Player
- Occasions
- Fronts
I feel that every time I get the ball at the moment I am going to score.

Michael Owen
- Moments
- Balls
- Score

There is no doubt that I would have won more honours had I signed for Manchester United as a youngster.

Michael Owen
I hate to admit this but I don't even know how to make a cup of tea or coffee. I can boil a kettle for a pot noodle and I've been known to warm up some food in the microwave.

Michael Owen
- Coffee
- Known
- Microwaves
I don't believe in superstitions. I just do certain things because I'm scared in case something will happen if I don't do them

Michael Owen
- Believe
- Happens
- Certain
Nobody on this planet had a range of passing like Paul Scholes. Training every day was a pleasure just watching him. Unbelievable career.

Michael Owen
To be the best you have to forget partying and concentrate all your energies on the football.

Michael Owen
- Football
- Forget
- Being
I don't want to be modelling G-strings. It's not that good for my image – I'm a footballer not a tart

Michael Owen
- Strings
- Footballer
- Tarts

You need people who score goals. That's how you win games

Michael Owen
- People
- Winning
- Needs
To stay in the game, you have to stay in the game.

Michael Owen
- Games
- Commentary
If you only ever give 90% in training then you will only ever give 90% when it matters.

Michael Owen