More Money In The Bank For Owen!

Last updated : 04 June 2009 By Footy Mad - Editor

The newspaper claimed his football career was over.

The Newcastle striker was not at London's High Court for the settlement of his libel action.

Owen's solicitor, John Kelly, told Mr Justice Eady the article falsely alleged Premier League clubs did not want to sign him and.

Mr Kelly: "These incredulous allegations are entirely without foundation and were obviously extremely distressing, hurtful and damaging to the claimant."

Mr Kelly said that the back page article, entitled 'Unwanted Toon striker at a cross roads, Finished at 29?', was accompanied by another headed 'Owen ready for sad finale'.

The player's distress was aggravated by the fact that the article was published on the eve of an important game in which his club was fighting to avoid relegation, and just two weeks before the Premier League transfer window was due to open.