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Michael Owen was desperate for Liverpool FC return... and only moved to
Michael Owen has revealed a truly hilarious story of how he met Jamie Carragher at Liverpool academy a long time ago. Both players came through the ranks at the Reds' youth teams but Carragher was two years older so they didn't meet each other. Later, Owen and Carragher attended the FA's School of Excellence at Lilleshall Hall.
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Jamie Carragher and Michael Owen not sure if they will move into
Features Michael Owen Jamie Carragher's rise since retirement only makes fall of another Liverpool legend even sadder Carargher's popularity with Liverpool supporters is as strong as ever, in stark contrast to Michael Owen, whose legacy is undoubtedly tainted. Liverpool FC News By Kristian Walsh Editor
Michael Owen tells hilarious Jamie Carragher story about first time
After a season that saw Liverpool win a treble, Michael Owen was crowned Europe's best player. He and Jamie Carragher talk his annus mirabilis, and ponder why he doesn't get the credit he deserves
The text Jamie Carragher sent Michael Owen after his Man Utd debut
— Michael Owen (@themichaelowen) August 10, 2023. Jamie Carragher also agreed with his former Liverpool teammate's claim, pointing out that Shearer's Premier League goals record gets talked about a lot more than his title win with Blackburn Rovers. Alan Shearer's PL goal record gets talked about a lot more than his PL winners medal.
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Michael Owen on talkSPORT ‘Jamie Carragher begged me to stay at
Michael Owen has told talkSPORT he had many sleepless nights ahead of his unveiling at Real Madrid - because he was dreading the thought of having to do flicks-and-tricks. Reflecting on his.
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What happened to Lilleshall? The ‘Hogwarts’ of football attended by
Michael Owen of Real Madrid celebrates his goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid v Valencia at the Bernabau stadium on October 23, 2004 (Image: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) "What is.
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Jamie Carragher Exclusive The Miracle Of Istanbul And Being A Man
Dennis Bergkamp and Jamie Carragher, as well as Martin Keown, were all sent off in a fiery FA Cup clash. Michael Owen's brace and all that - the Reds were headed for Highbury for another.
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Michael Owen not jealous of Sir Alex Ferguson or Jamie Carragher and
James Lee Duncan Carragher ( / ˈkærəɡər /; born 28 January 1978) is an English football pundit and former footballer who played as a defender for Premier League club Liverpool during a career which spanned 17 years.
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What happened to Lilleshall? The ‘Hogwarts’ of football attended by
Football Premier League schooled What happened to Lilleshall? The 'Hogwarts' of football attended by Michael Owen, Jamie Carragher, Joe Cole and Sol Campbell - but Steven Gerrard and Frank.
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JAMIE CARRAGHER BRINGS DOWN MICHAEL OWEN LIVERPOOL V MANCHESTER UNITED
Michael Owen has revealed he was more tempted to join Real Madrid after a onversation with Jamie Carragher, to prove his Liverpool teammate wrong. The pair were close colleagues in the.
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Michael Owen has revealed Jamie Carragher begged him not to join Real Madrid and stay at Anfield, as he was the only Liverpool player who knew the Spanish giants wanted to sign him..
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Liverpool news Jamie Carragher criticises Reds fans for giving Michael
Jamie Carragher, Steve McManaman and Michael Owen were among the Liverpool Legends to train at the club's Academy complex ahead of a charity match against AC.
Jamie Carragher explains how he tried to block Michael Owen's Man Utd
The penalty awarded to Everton at Anfield on Saturday has divided plenty of opinion - including between former Liverpool teammates Michael Owen and Jamie Carragher. Everton were a goal to.
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Carragher defends former teammate Michael Owen over Manchester United
Despite playing at Liverpool, Michael Owen and Jamie Carragher were both raised as Evertonians. However, Owen mostly supported Everton only because his father was linked with them, and when he looked at Carra, he realised there was only one proper Everton fan among them.
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Michael Owen on talkSPORT ‘Jamie Carragher begged me to stay at
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher wanted to stop Michael Owen from leaving Anfield and was brutally honest with his former teammate.
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Michael Owen explains Jamie Carragher's key role in Real Madrid
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, who is close friends with Owen after breaking into the Reds first team within months of each other in 1996/97, did try to block his controversial transfer, only.