Wigan owner lays into job hunting striker

Dave and Roberto display a garment that a certain horse-loving striker will not be wearing

Never one to keep his opinions to himself, Dave Whelan has windmilled his way into the Michael Owen transfer saga, making it clear the Newcastle forward will not be making a living at the DW Stadium next season:

When questioned about the glossy brochure produced by Owen’s representatives to entice a buyer, Whelan said:

‘We haven’t received the brochure, and we wouldn’t be interested in him.”

In no way embittered by the fact that his club hadn’t received a copy of the hallowed brochure, the Wigan owner continued:

‘His wages are too expensive, for one thing, and, for another, you have to ask whether he still has the urge, the bottle and the drive.

‘I hope he has, because he has been a great player. But that’s a big question. I tried to sign him when he came back from Real Madrid.