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Michael Owen Reveals How Injuries RUINED Him, How Fergie SAVED His Career & Winning The Ballon d'Or

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Paul, Nicky & Paddy welcome Michael Owen onto the show ahead of the new Premier League season to make our 2026/27 Premier League predictions!

The lads also discuss Michael's career and why he would be unstoppable if he was playing today.

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📑CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Our Premier League Predictions!
39:05 - Michael's Career

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20 Comments

@ItsChrus 1 month ago (edited)

Love the thought of Michael doing a three hour drive in complete silence and with a blank expression.

@rjworldsportsnews 1 month ago (edited)

That Michael Owen goal for England against Argentina was one of my best childhood memories watching football… I was football mad and 13 at the time, when he scored I went crazy on my own in my living room and ran to the window and opened it and shouted like crazy Owen has scored we are beating Argentina 😂 no one heard me as everyone was inside watch it haha

@rickanson3563 1 month ago

I had the impression from stories that Owen would be boring as a guest but i thoroughly enjoyed hearing his stories on this episode

@MangoMann555 1 month ago (edited)

I love Paul Scholes and the cuppa soup. Money will never change him. Authentic.

@JasonAlleyne-b2g 1 month ago

Great episode Michael Owen was honest and will change the perception of many. Underrated legend 👌🏾🔥

@philipguimerans 1 month ago

I think with Owen you could tell that he never ran full pelt after a certain point in his career. I didn't realise it was so early in his career. I noticed it primarily when he was at Newcastle and Man Utd, but I guess by then it probably was more noticeable after all the hamstring and knee injuries.

@sye_88 1 month ago

That was an absolutely brilliant show. Great channel. Fast becoming my favourite on YouTube with Paul, Nicky and Paddy. Always great listening to Michael

@anthonyholmes9007 1 month ago (edited)

Michael Owen as a main stay on this show would be golden! Great dynamic & takes a bit of heat off of our poor 'ol Patrick 😂 ..but would anyone else get chance to talk 🤔 haha

@HeWhoDaresEhDel 1 month ago

A young Michael Owen had the killer instincts of an inzaghi but with the afterburner's closer to mbappe. Absolutely lethal and a joy to watch

@porridgeable 1 month ago

This is the first interview I've watched with Michael Owen and not thought he was dull.

@wrightorwrong79 1 month ago

42:31 great advice for strikers from Michael

@thyssteytler4521 1 month ago

Fascinating Insights from Great Footballers and superb Host

@pauldarn 1 month ago

Don't put yourself down nicky lad, hated u as a kid playing them but u were class some engine lad 👊

@jack8988 1 month ago

Young Owen was unbelievable

@mufcmalo 1 month ago

one of if not the best guests youve had , as a united fan i hated him until he signed for us , but was a great addition to the squad , brilliant stories brilliant insight , well done all

@manoloecoba1027 1 month ago

Paddy you're a fantastic presenter and you're also very well accompanied.... Salute from Gibraltar, love the show😁

@sergeantthunderhoof 1 month ago

This was an absolute delight to listen to. Thank you.

@Danny.Thompson 1 month ago

Imagine Michael didn't have those terrible injuries. I still get goosebumps from the winner he scored for united against city. It was worth signing him just for that