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Palmer moves to Owen's Manor House Stables

Hugo Palmer will up sticks and leave Newmarket for Cheshire to become a salaried trainer at Michael Owen's Manor House Stables.

Racing • 24 Feb 22

Michael Owen is brought down by Alaves goalkeeper Martin Herrera for a penalty

2001 UEFA triumph laid new foundations for Reds - Owen

Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes that the club's UEFA Cup success in 2001 helped to lay the foundations for the Reds to return Europe's top table.

Soccer • 20 Apr 20

Ireland Sevens players, from left: Terry Kennedy, Lucy Mulhall, Billy Dardis and Eve Higgins

Recap: Your morning sports updates

Read back on all the latest sports news from this December Friday morning.

Other sport • 13 Dec 19

A fresh-faced Michael Owen in action for Liverpool against Coventry City in December, 1999

'I see old players I played with... it's heartbreaking'

Michael Owen has reflected on his life and career on his 4oth birthday.

Soccer • 13 Dec 19

Owen & Shearer trade jibes as Toon angst comes to light

Former England and Newcastle United strikers Michael Owen and Alan Shearer became involved in a war of words on social media on Tuesday over comments in Owen's new autobiography 'Reboot'.

Soccer • 03 Sep 19

Shearer briefly managed Owen in the autumn of his career

Owen's admission about retirement criticised by Shearer

Alan Shearer has criticised Michael Owen for revealing he "couldn't wait to retire" during the last few years of his career, which included time spent under Shearer at Newcastle.

Soccer • 26 Aug 18

Michael Owen finished second on his debut race

Michael Owen finishes second on racing debut

Former footballer Michael Owen was not ruling out taking to the saddle again after enjoying one of the biggest thrills of his life when finishing second on his race-riding debut at Ascot.

Racing • 24 Nov 17

Philippe Coutinho has been the centre of much attention all summer regarding a move to Spain

Owen backs Liverpool to resist Barca move for Countinho

Michael Owen believes Liverpool can resist the lure of Barcelona and hang on to star man Philippe Coutinho.

Soccer • 03 Aug 17

Michael Owen has owned horses since early on in his football career

Michael Owen reveals plans to ride in Ascot race

Former England star Michael Owen intends to make his riding debut in a charity race at Ascot later this year.

Racing • 08 Mar 17

Jamie Vardy with the match ball after Leicester's 4-2 win against Manchester City

Vardy unmoved by Michael Owen remarks

Jamie Vardy says Michael Owen is entitled to his opinion after emphatically disproving his suggestion that the Leicester striker is not a natural finisher.

Soccer • 11 Dec 16

Dele Alli won a dubious penalty against Swansea on Saturday

Pochettino: We practised diving in Argentina

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino will not caution Dele Alli against diving and believes English players now cheat just as much as foreigners.

Soccer • 05 Dec 16

England top dogs but Wales await

A group with two tournament debutants, Group B could be one of the most intriguing and evenly contested groups in France.

Euro 2016 • 15 Jun 16

Raheem Sterling has turned down a contract extension from Liverpool

Michael Owen: Raheem Sterling is replaceable

Michael Owen has told Liverpool fans not to lose sleep over Raheem Sterling's uncertain future, insisting the midfielder is replaceable if he leaves Anfield this summer.

Soccer • 11 Jun 15

Champions weekend

Michael Owen's Brown Panther upset Aidan O'Brien-trained Leading Light at The Curragh

Racing • 14 Sep 14

Brown Panther took the Palmerstown House Estate Irish St Leger

Brown Panther claims surprise Irish St Leger win

Brown Panther annihilated his opponents in the Irish St Leger under a brilliantly-judged ride from Richard Kingscote.

Racing • 16 Sep 14

Richard Kingscote won the Boodles Diamond Ormonde Stakes on Brown Panther at Chester

Owen dreaming of Ascot glory for Panther

Brown Panther sparked dreams of Ascot Gold Cup glory for Michael Owen after his pride and joy downed hot favourite Hillstar to win the Boodles Diamond Ormonde Stakes at Chester on Friday.

Racing • 10 May 14

Brown Panther, here winning the Goodwood Cup, was most recently seen in the Melbourne Cup

Owen expects pre-Ascot date for Panther

Michael Owen expects Brown Panther to take in a warm-up race this spring before being given a chance in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.

Racing • 08 Apr 14

In-form Liverpool are bidding to bridge a 24-year gap in bringing the league title back to Anfield

Owen backs Liverpool to make title push

Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes his old club have the credentials to not only secure a Champions League return but to win the Premier League title this season.

Soccer • 19 Dec 13

Brown Panther was an impressive winner of the Goodwood Cup

Brown Panther will go straight to Melbourne

Brown Panther will not have a prep run in Australia before the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Racing • 10 Oct 13

Michael Owen scores for Stoke against Swansea City in January

Owen to call time on playing career

Former England striker Michael Owen has announced he will retire from football at the end of the season.

Soccer • 19 Mar 13

Much of the latter part of Michael Owen's (front, left) career has been spent on the bench - he blames Liverpool.

Owen blames Liverpool mismanagement for injuries

Former England striker Michael Owen has blamed mismanagement in his early days at Liverpool for the injuries that have blighted his career.

Soccer • 08 Dec 12

Michael Owen: 'I feel as if I am fit enough to take part in a game. I'm not quite 100% confident or happy in my general touch'

Owen says he is ready to start for Stoke

Michael Owen feels fit and ready to play for Stoke but must wait to find out if he will play against Manchester City.

Soccer • 13 Sep 12

Owen gets the go ahead to play for Stoke

Michael Owen has been cleared to play for new club Stoke following a decision from the Premier League to approve his inclusion in the Potters' 25-man squad.

Soccer • 05 Sep 12

Michael Owen has signed a one-year deal with Stoke City

Michael Owen excited after signing with Stoke City

Michael Owen has expressed his excitement at the chance to revitalise his career at Stoke but is still sweating on Premier League approval for the deal to be pushed through.

Soccer • 05 Sep 12

Stoke left sweating on Owen green light

Stoke are sweating on Premier League approval on their last-gasp bid to sign Michael Owen tonight after the striker finally agreed to join them.

Soccer • 04 Sep 12