Freddy Gets It Right With Owen

Last updated : 15 April 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor

Michael Owen constantly insists he is dying to make an England comeback, and the first England match in the new Wembley stadium against Brazil has been pencilled in. But NOT if the Toon chairman gets his wish.

Freddy Shepherd: "If the FA don't offer us a fair settlement we are prepared to go to court to get an injunction that could stop Michael from playing in Estonia.

"We will be seeking a reimbursement of (Owen's) medical costs and if there is no offer from the FA we will have no choice but to involve our lawyers.

"We have not been paid a penny by the FA for Owen's recuperation bill.

"The FA are abusing a dominant position. They are taking our prize asset for nothing and returning him as damaged goods. They then have the cheek to ask him to return as soon as possible to get them out of another mess."

England have struggled in Euro 2008 qualifying Group E, taking 11 points from six matches. They are level on points with Russia (five games) and Israel (six) and two behind leaders Croatia (five).