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Having had time to get used to the idea of Michael playing for Manchester United I can't say that it leaves me with any deep feelings one way or the other.
Obviously, I've reached the stage where I've realised he isn't the player that left us for Real Madrid and his best days are behind him.
That said he will be rejuvenated by getting the chance to reassert himself with a massive club and no doubt will score freely during the times his body is injury fee.
Whilst I can't wish him good luck, I can certainly see why he would sign for Manchester United. Even given he prior allegiances it's a perfectly rational decision which the vast majority would make if they were being honest with themselves.
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Same here. I can't wish him luck, because of who he now plays for. But, fair enough, faced with the prospect of joining Hull or Utd, I don't blame him.
Most people on here didn't want him to sign for us and think he's finished anyway so why the vitriol? If you think he's past it, you should be glad. He's taking the place of another potential big-name striker signing there and costing them money. It sounds like some wanted him to slip quietly into obscurity at Hull rather than come back and bite us. We'll find out now for sure.
Owen (or, at least, his advisors) have made terrible footballing decisions since 2004, he probably sees this as a banker of a decision. It is World Cup year after all, he won't get in the squad playing for Hull.
Like I said, "Good luck"? No. "Fuck off you cunt and I hope you get injured"? Bizarre and a bit unsettling.