i still think over the course of the season michael owen will win us at least one game which could be crucial, hes still the best natural goalscorer in the squad so im glad he has signed for another year just my opinion though

Because he wants to win trophies by sitting on the bench all season

do liverpool really need bellamy? both players were signed on a free so the club can't really lose. owen is still,in my opinion at least,the most natural finisher we have at the club and even if he only features in 10 league games this season i'd back him to net in the majority of them.

I agree, awesome player to have at your club. I'd just like to see him play week in week out. He's way too good to be a 5th choice forward.

Ferguson must intend to use him, wasnt his contract up this summer and he signed for another year?

yes diggler,yes he did.

So rooney and his partner will be a rotation of 4 players this season. Berba I think will be least happy with it. Hernandez is still learning, and looks level headed-same with Welbeck. And then Owen-who seems happy enough to bag 10 games + and medal at the end of them.

he said he'd rather be a bit part player in a good team than a big player in a poor team (was directed at nufc day after our game)

>>do liverpool really need bellamy?

absolutely. IMO it was our most important signing in regards to depth.

and options off the bench

that was my point. you need bellamy and we need owen.

Thanks for the rating of 1 whoever gave that. Such a harsh critic

but you already have berba chicharito and welbeck. Not to mention macheda. Owen isn't really needed as much as bellamy need liverpool as they only have 2 established strikers

Bellamy will undoubtedly get a bunch of games, and possibly be a 1st choice player. More so for his ability to play up front and on the left.

I think that with the injuries he's had, if he did play week in week out, it wouldn't be long before he was injured again. At Newcastle, if he was available, he played, I don't think he's capable of that any more.
At United, he's used sparingly so ironically, the less he plays, the longer his career may be. It suits the club as he's primarily pay as you play, and he's not a bad option to have as a back up or impact sub. It makes sense for both parties.

Owen will want a chance at a CL medal before he retires IMO.

You're his only hope for that.

hernandez is still young and actually played a lot more than anyone(himself included)expected him to last season. likewise with welbeck,who is currently injured too. berbatov was first choice for much of last season and i don't think we've seen the last of him. macheda and diouf don't really seem 'up to it' and will either be loaned out or sold come janary.

surprising that neither Macheda or Diouf ending up getting loaned out in the end - pity as it will probably mean they spend time playing reserve team football which they are too good for and preventing players like will keane getting a game

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Have you seen Diouf play?

Yes, Owen will be used very sparingly this season, but in my opinion he's still a great option to have from the bench when the team’s after a goal. And perhaps even more importantly, it's the valuable insight and guidance that he can give to our younger strikers which pleases me most about him staying for another year.

Rooney's new barnet, I agree, I said when you signed him it was a no-risk signing. Having him at the club can't be bad for Hernandez either.