Freddie Shepherd Michael Quotations

Bringing Michael to St. James' Park will rank alongside the signing of Alan Shearer as my proudest moment at Newcastle United.

Michael is on a four-year contract with us and we do not see any reason why he will not see that out. It's as simple as that.

Newcastle fans love centre forwards and Michael is a fantastic goal-scorer. He's someone we would love to build the team around and we hope he can help us bring success to the club.

No, of course not, ... and I don't think there is any manager in this country who would not want Michael Owen.