Sign-in of the season?

It's a no-brainer - you omit one important fact... Owen cost them NOTHING to sign, he will play for £50k a week which is an absolute bargain for Man U - This is a dream ticket for both player and club. Man U can give Owen the experience he needs ie. high profile games surrounded by players that can actually provide him with opportunities - he will score of that there is no doubt. What club in the world would not want to be able to bring Michael Owen into a game when they need a goal?? He has had a difficult time since he left Liverpool and that has affected his game enormously, but his ability to score has remained and that is what Fergie has bought, a proven, loyal and committed goal-scorer. Will Owen be angling to move to another club next year? - NO - he's already done his stint in Madrid... If Fergie hadn't stepped in, I would fear for a rejuvenation of Michael's career - now I think he is going to show himself to be one of the best English footballers we have, and England should be grateful to a Scottish manager for the effect this will have. Man U have the back room staff to get Michael into first-rate condition they are past masters of this, just look at Scholes, Giggs, Solskaer and the like who Man U have nurtured right from their teenage years into their late twenties and early thirties. Replacement for Ronaldo - no of course not, not even for Tevez.. they have not signed a replacement, they have signed Michael Owen...

I really do feel happy for Owen! I've loved him since his days in Liverpool but recently he made some wrong decisions and also suffered from injuries whichkept him out of action. But now he's ready to help ManU with coping in the BPL without Ronaldo.

I think it wasn't such a good idea to get Owen... He's been on the downside for a while now... Maybe the only positive thing about this is Man Utd didn't have to pay for him (from what I understand, he was a free player)... I hope he'll prove me wrong and score loads of goals.

Michael Owen is one of the best English players ever. However, I doubt if either Michael Owen nor Sir Alex Ferguson will get the desired result from this contract. Owen has seen better playing days and if I were him, I would have gone to a club with not so high a profile as Manchester United. I mean he should have gone to a club where he should have better chance of securing a place in the starting eleven. I doubt if that is going to be the case in Manchester United. There are too many young, highly talented, skillful and dedicated players who are hungry for success. They sure won't just be contented sitting on the bench. Ferguson is an experienced manager and I just cannot seem to understand this "joke" of his. Well, we have to wait and see before concluding if the deal was a good one or otherwise. I hope the development next season for Manchester United and Michael Owen will prove me wrong. I wish Michael Owen the very best of luck.

The Old Trafford team management and the owner must be rejoicing over the fact that they've got a proven goalscorer in the premiership for free. I though believe that Owen for signed to replace Tevez whose left the club. Smart move considering the amount of money that was saved. But, how much of an impact he'll have on United remains to be seen. I guess he'll be played as an impact player like Tevez last season with Rooney and Berba starting. His injury prone body is also a big concern. Lets wait and watch.

i doubt that MU sign owen to replaced ronaldo. they play in a different position, right? more close enough that owen will replace tevez roles in MU i think. i guess it will not be a sign-in of the season or nightmare of the season either. yes, owen isn't over yet. if he got much chance, he will shown to the world his capability. with lots of good player in MU and under fergie, owen have a chance to shine again.