Michael Owen appears to be unaware of the true implications of being a pariah among Liverpool supporters.
The 2001 Ballon d’Or recipient has once again faced significant criticism from the Anfield crowd, this time due to a post he made celebrating the Reds’ 20th English league title.
On Sunday afternoon, Arne Slot’s team achieved a resounding 5-1 victory over Tottenham, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a celebration.
Michael Owen Scrutinised For Liverpool Title Tweet
The pundit still can’t get his head around his ostracism Michael Owen Owen, a lifelong Liverpool supporter, made the controversial decision to join the Reds’ fiercest rivals, Manchester United, in 2009.
Sir Alex Ferguson even handed him the iconic No. 7 shirt, which had been vacated by Cristiano Ronaldo.
The moment Owen put pen to paper for United, his legacy in the eyes of Liverpool fans was permanently damaged.In 2011, after securing his only Premier League title, his words perfectly captured his place (or lack thereof) in Liverpool’s history.
When asked by an MUTV interviewer, “You’re wearing a Premier League winners’ medal at last.
How does it feel?” Owen responded, “Yeah, well as they say: if you can’t beat them, join them.”
Clearly, somehow, he remains baffled by his ostracism at Anfield, as he took to X to celebrate the Reds’ title victory.
He wrote (see the post below):“Incredible day at Anfield watching LFC be crowned Premier League Champions.
”In the photo attached, Owen is standing alongside Fowler, Curtis Jones, Steve McManaman, and Andrew Robertson – players who are all more respected at Anfield than him, which the comment section made sure to remind him about. “You ain’t part of us pal,” one X user wrote.
“F**** off to [Man] United.” A second user added:“Typical Owen, always on the wrong side of history.
”You wish you were loved like Fowler don’t you Michael, he is considered a God in Liverpool and you are considered a rat!” a third said.
Meanwhile, a fourth concluded: “Must be heartbreaking to see us equal your beloved Man U.
”If there was ever a need to remind neutrals about the importance of Liverpool’s rivalry with Man United, then let Owen’s story be a clear indication of just how fierce it can be.
Once the striker decided to move to Old Trafford, his reputation at Liverpool immediately soured and the move spelled game over for his desire to one day return to the club, though he surprisingly still remains an ambassador at Anfield.