Welsh Award For Michael Owen?

Last updated : 31 October 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

Owen was born in Chester but grew up in the town of Hawarden.

Owen: "I am absolutely delighted to be honoured.

"It is a real privilege for me to receive an honorary fellowship from the university near my home village.

"I feel very proud of the fact that the former North East Wales Institute now has university status and that I am one of the first to be honoured by this new establishment."