::: FistedAway today welcomes a guest post from Elliott, editor of the rather lovely Futfanatico ::: Not since the Frankenstein-themed tale of Michael Owen Hargreaves has such a sad injury story buzzed to our attention. But during this last World Cup, we noticed two very odd occurrences. First, Robin Van Persie was playing soccer. Second, Arjen [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Michael Owen’
Futfanatico: Flying Dutchmen? The Startling Story of Arjen Robbin Van Persie
Posted in Guestpostery, tagged Arjen Robben, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bert van Marwijk, Champions League, Holland, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Michael Owen, Owen Hargreaves, Robin van Persie, Spain, WC2010, World Cup on November 16, 2010 | 2 Comments »
“Pints of regret”: Phil Brown in memoriam
Posted in Brand new from the past, tagged Hull City, Michael Owen, Phil 'Phil Brown' Brown, Phil Brown on March 15, 2010 | 2 Comments »
We at Fisted Away need some compassionate leave in order to come to terms with today’s sad news about Phil Brown leaving Hull City. Before we can give a considered and heartfelt response, we would like to first reminisce. Try and remember Phil Brown as he was, not how he left us; look back fondly [...]
Futfanatico: Capello Prank Call Causes England Uprising
Posted in Guestpostery, tagged Alex Ferguson, England, Fabio Capello, Frank Lampard, John terry, Liverpool, Manchester United, Michael Owen, Owen Hargreaves, Port Vale, Steven Gerrard, WC2010 on January 28, 2010 | 2 Comments »
::: FistedAway today welcomes a guest post from Elliott, editor of the rather lovely Futfanatico ::: The Capello reign of England has been characterised by one theme: discipline. From intense training sessions to WAG and cell phone bans, the Italian has instilled a meritocratic selection regime fueled by the foot soldier’s mentality. Which makes the [...]
Michael Owen cheers himself up by watching the Argentina goal six times
Posted in News, tagged England, Fabio Capello, jermain defoe, Martin Tyler, Michael Owen, teddy sheringham, WC2010 on November 24, 2009 | 6 Comments »
With Jermain Defoe’s astonishing five goal haul almost certainly confirming his place in the England squad for South Africa*, spare a thought for Michael Owen. The ex-England striker is believed to have spent a blurred Sunday night re-watching his 1998 goal against Argentina, six times. Which is a whole one more than five. The video [...]
Darren Bent: “Its not every day you get to play rubbish against Brazil”
Posted in News, tagged Brazil, Darren Bent, England, Fabio Capello, Michael Owen, Steve Bruce, Sunderland, Twitter, WC2010 on November 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Sunderland striker Darren Bent has spoken of his delight at representing England rubbishly against Brazil at an FA press conference this morning. FistedAway listened in: I’ve dreamed of playing rubbish against Brazil since I was a small boy. Imagine then my delight when Fabio gave me the call to say “Darren, get yourself over to [...]
Futfanatico: The curious case of Michael Owen Hargreaves
Posted in News, tagged Alex Ferguson, Manchester United, Michael Owen, Owen Hargreaves on August 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »
::: FistedAway today welcomes a guest post from Elliott, editor of the rather lovely Futfanatico ::: The Owen signing threw Red Devils fans for a loop this summer, and the obvious question surfaced: why? Why on God’s green Earth did Sir Alex sign him? Was this the shrewdest of business deals? Is Owen intended to [...]
“No need for cost-cutting at Manchester United” says Alex Ferguson, wearing a barrel
Posted in News, tagged Alex Ferguson, Dimitar Berbatov, Glazers, Manchester United, Michael Owen, Mike Phelan, Owen Hargreaves on July 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Sir Alex Ferguson today insisted that Manchester United were not facing any financial hardship, whilst inexplicably wearing a barrel. Speaking at the launch of Manchester United’s 2009-10 away kit – “Skins” – the manager sought to calm Manchester United supporters worried about a lack of transfer activity so far during the off season. “There are [...]
“My attempt to sign Michael Owen is not a publicity stunt” sings Phil Brown
Posted in News, tagged Cuprinol, Hello!, Hull City, Michael Owen, Phil 'Phil Brown' Brown, Phil Brown on June 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“I have to emphasise – oooh bay-bayy – this isn’t a publicity stunt or anything like that. Oh yeeeah-hee-yeaa-ah. We are deadly serious about bringing Michael to Hull” sang Brown at yesterday’s press conference. To the tune of ‘Let’s Get It On’. Through a bejewelled megaphone.
