Murphy hails Owen decision as turning point for Liverpool

LIVERPOOL midfielder Danny Murphy has hailed Michael Owen’s decision to stay at Anfield as a turning point for the club and proclaimed the end of the “culture of caution” which marked the last two seasons of Gerard Houllier’s management.

The French coach left the Anfield outfit at the end of last season after another disappointing campaign which again left the Reds as also-rans in the Premiership title race.

The lack of success also prompted speculation that both Owen and fellow England star Steven Gerrard were about to walk out on their hometown club.