Michael Owen may quit at the end of the season
Manchester United striker Michael Owen says there is a good chance he'll retire if the club releases him at the end of the season.
Owen has not been approached by the club over a possible new contract and recently suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him out of action for another four weeks.
"I would honestly love to stay but you will have to ask the manager about the long term.
Whether I would want to be dropping down to a poorer Premier League team, I don't know.
Yes, I could score goals but I would probably get less opportunities and less enjoyment," said Owen.
It would be a shame if Owen is forced out of the game because he is still good enough to offer a great service to a big club. However, he could ultimately be forced to
find another career in football.
A typical striker
Owen is the sort of typical English striker that any side needs. The problem at Manchester United is that Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez are ahead of him in the pecking
order.
Owen is good enough to play for a lot of Premier League teams but as he says there is no point in him playing if he is not enjoying the game. The only question over Owen's
game is his ability to stay fit.
Owen can look at other possibilities if he does retire from playing. Coaching and management are areas that a lot of former players now operate in. Owen has a lot of experience
as a striker and would make a good attacking coach.
"I'm on my second stage of coaching badges and management is a real
possibility. Horse racing will always be a big part of my life but, if there's a job going forward, it will be in football," he added.
Betting advice
Owen is always a good bet to score in any game because he has that killer instinct in front of goal. He is better than most at getting into positions where he can divert
the ball into the back of the net.
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