Michael Owen details Liverpool feelings after United move
Michael Owen has detailed the perception of him at Manchester United and Liverpool after the forward joined the few to cross the line when he signed for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side in 2009.
The Ballon d’Or winner broke through at Anfield and became one of the most feared strikers in world football, winning a cup treble under Gerard Houllier.
But his career was marred by multiple injuries, including a hamstring injury against Leeds United in 1999 that he described as one of his worst injuries, as his development as a professional footballer was halted after multiple stints on the treatment table.
Despite the change of allegiances, Owen believes there is mutual respect from both ends of the East Lancs.
He told the Daily Mail:
“Well, I’m absolutely fine at both. I’m respected at Man United; the derby winner, Champions League hat-trick, goal in a cup final. It’s not like I’m one of their own, we know that, but there’s mutual respect and good memories.
“But when I go through the doors at Liverpool, it’s in my heart. I hated going back as a player. It felt like I was punching my brother. Being booed, I felt sick. My parents were shot to bits.
“It rarely happens now, the odd voice might shout, ‘You Manc’, but I can put it in a box. It doesn’t stop me thinking I would love to have the legacy of Carra (Jamie Carragher) or Stevie (Steven Gerrard).
“They won the Champions League the season I left. I wanted my mates to win, absolutely, but part of me was gutted, “God, that could have been me”. I have to accept that. It was my decision to leave.”
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