Michael Owen's admission: I couldn’t wait to retire

Alan Shearer has criticised Michael Owen for revealing he “couldn’t wait to retire” during the last few years of his career, which included time spent under Shearer at Newcastle.

Michael Owen's admission: I couldn’t wait to retire
Mon, 27 Aug, 2018 - 04:30

By Luke Davies

Alan Shearer has criticised Michael Owen for revealing he “couldn’t wait to retire” during the last few years of his career, which included time spent under Shearer at Newcastle.

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