NEWSPAPERS: New Hargreaves contract possible!

Owen's future is extremely unpredictable at the moment.. 

The Telegraph today has indicated that there is still an outside chance of Manchester United signing a new contract with the injury ravaged defensive midfielder Owen Hargreaves. Hargo's contract expires on 30 June, 2011 and it will definitely pinch United to lose a player of his caliber and especially at 30, when one sees a few more seasons in him. 

It is sad to admit that Hargo has only played about 6 minutes of Premier League football in the last 2 and a half years which has only led to further injuries.. The Canadian born was first injured due to a knee problem which he got treated in the US from the famous knee surgeon Dr Richard Steadman. But that didn't provide with an immediate solution, Owen had to wait for two years until the end of last season, where he got to play for 30 seconds in the last premier league game against Stoke City. Hargreaves could only manage a header. It wasn't a smooth road for the England player as he only lasted for 5 minutes against Wolves this season since he tore his hamstrings. As a result of which, he had to be replaced by Anderson who has recently recovered from a knee problem himself.

Just before the Bolton game, The Telegraph rumoured that Owen Hargreaves might contribute to rescue Sir Alex's defensive woes after so many injuries in our defense lately. However, that seemed to be a rumour or should be say a bad omen for Owen as he injured his shoulder a week after and is out for 2 more weeks.

Surely, Hargreaves will be in contention in the next two weeks and there would be loads of articles about him.
The Telegraph.co.uk has written about Owen again and it's again a positive news! But will this be another rumour or will Manchester United continue to put faith in their Calgary (Canada) born hard-fighting defensive midfielder?

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Owen Hargreaves suffers another injury blow (shoulder)

Hargo is injured again, this time it's his shoulder

TheReDevilSpot learns that Owen Hargreaves injured his shoulder while training yesterday (25/03/2011).

Owen, who had been training continuously for 2 weeks, certainly looked in contention to help United win the treble by playing the last remaining games. But now it's highly unlikely for the 30 year old to play another game for Manchester United as his contract expires this June. United would be keen to allow him to be out as a free-transfer which allows the devils to reduce their weekly salary bill too.

The latest shoulder injury would keep Owen out for at least 4 weeks on the fringes and after that, it's all about how he recovers. Owen is no doubt a soldier when it comes to fighting against injuries. We've seen that for the last two and a half years (the time since he last played a full game). The Canadian born just wouldn't give up which is great for him and the ethos of the team. Owen Hargreaves is indeed a role model.

We have been constantly tracking Owen's recovery, but this is a major setback for one of the world's finest defending midfielder. It was rumoured that Hargreaves might make a come-back against Bolton to try and rescue their defensive problems due to so many injuries lately. But indeed, it was a plain rumour.

It seems like oWen is a bad oMen for England as well as Manchester United as both our Owens (Michael Owen and Owen Hargreaves) are too easily injured. They are the fragile elegance of our team.

Owen Hargreaves is soon going to be a forgotten man but surely he isn't amongst the hard-core United fans like yourself! So let's all pray for the lad and hope he makes a miraculous come-back in a month or so!

Glory Glory Man United!!

Match 30: Owen Hargreaves to make a surprise appearance against Bolton?

Manchester United vs Bolton Wanderers 

3.00 PM GMT KO

Old Trafford

I was chatting to a friend a month ago and discussing the chances of Michael Owen featuring in the upcoming fixtures. He jokingly said "Hargreaves has better chances!" Well it seems likes the funny comment may turn into reality tomorrow as Sir Alex is preparing to gamble the precious England and United midfielder to play as a right back in tomorrow's game. According to The Sun, Hargo played as a right back in the final training sessions at Carrington.

Wishing Hargo all the best!

Owen Hargreaves, who recently returned from a rehab programme in Germany, has only played about 6 minutes of club football in 2 and a half years after he was crocked with a horrible hamstring injury while playing against Chelsea.

Hargreaves has started only 25 games for United since an £18million move from Bayern Munich in July 2007.

The last game he featured in was the home victory against Wolves in which he only lasted 5 minutes. Hargreaves was then seen walking through the dugout holding his hamstring as if a serious trouble is upon him. I really admire athletes like Owen Hargreaves - he's a true never-give-up character and will keep fighting till he starts playing again which I'm pretty sure he will. Before the Wolves game, Owen has been spending time with a world-famous Orthopedic surgeon - Dr. Richard Steadman in the United States.

Hargreaves has been training with the first team this entire week. On Monday, we saw him working separately with Park Ji Sung who is also suffering from a calf injury setback. However, it is reported that later in the week he started working with the rest of the squad and looks fit to feature against Bolton Wanderers.

The Guardian (link) has named Owen Hargreaves, Michael Owen and Taigo Bebe on the bench. Hopefully both the Owens will feature. Also there are high chances of Bebe being given another chance after one more impressive Reserves game! 


In days like these, when United squad is plagued by injuries, especially in the defence, Sir Alex Ferguson would fancy picking Owen Hargreaves. The Calgary born defensive midfielder can then help to rescue the sinking United defense and make sure the treble is ON! Sounds kind of ironic, but will Sir Alex risk playing a partially injured Owen to decrease our defensive worries? Well time will tell and hopefully Hargo serves more than 5 minutes this time!

What do you think?

Champions League Squad for the knockouts

United last night announced the 25-men squad that will represent them in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. Owen Hargreaves has been left out of the list as the 19 year old midfielder Oliver Norwood makes it to the ‘B’ list. Norwood is joined by Rafael, Fabio, Oliver Gill, Joshua King and William Keane in the B list, which includes players born on or after 1 January 1989 who have given at least two years' continued service to the club after their 15th birthday.

Antonio Valencia is expected to be fit to face Marseille in the second leg of the knockout round.

United are set to face French team Marseille on February 23, away from home followed by the match at Old Trafford on March 15.

Here is the list of players:

Goalkeepers: Van der Sar(1), Kuszczak (29), Lindegaard (34)

Defenders: Evra (3), Ferdinand(5), Brown W (6), Smalling (12), Vidic (15), Fabio(20), Rafael(21), O'Shea (22), Evans J (23), Gill(45)

Midfielders: Anderson (8), Giggs (11), Park (13), Carrick (16), Nani (17), Scholes (18), Fletcher (24), Valencia (25), Gibson (28), Norwood(47)

Forwards: Owen (7), Berbatov (9), Rooney (10), Hernandez (14), Obertan (26), Bebe (33), King(41), Keane W(48)

No UCL delight for Owen Hargreaves.

 The big question is, will Owen be ever be able to play club football?!?

Owen Hargreaves all set to return this Saturday against West Brom

Hargreaves is back and WILL feature against West Brom!!

All eyes on Saturday as Premier League action is back this weekend after a week off thanks to the international break that halted things. Now we're back to the REAL football!!

Manchester United take on West Brom Albion this Saturday and here is the intereasting bit: Owen Hargreaves will feature against West Brom on Saturday!

This news might have come a bit like a surprise to you considering Owen has been out for 2 years but it would not surprise Hargreaves' personal surgeon and knee specialist - Dr. Richard Steadman who has spoken of Owen in admiration - "I've a lot of admiration for the way Owen has responded - he's worked very hard and has never given up. Things are looking good for the 31 year old midfielder."

Owen suddenly shocked Sir Alex and other management team members by arriving at the Carrington training ground claiming he's fit! One would think Owen is bull-shitting but the fact is. he is ready and kicking!

With Owen's arrival, people like Anderson and Carrick are all set to be deported to minor clubs - for they are not required in United's midfield. It would be interesting to know if Owen hargreaves starts against West Brom in the starting XI but he would certainly play - that's for sure.

Owen Hargreaves' last appearance came in May, 2010 when he featured in the win over Sunderland with Hargreaves not even touching the ball through his feet once but only contributed to United's possesion through a header!

It's been about time we saw some creativity in the midfield.. It's about time Owen came to the pitch roaring about and scoring fantastic goals. It's about time!

C'mon Owen Hargreaves, hoping you have a safe and steady return to domestic football and may God give you strength and power to carry on the form at an international level by representing England - for they need good midfielders like yourself.


Here's Owen's best goal ever through a free-kick. HAD TO BE ARSENAL:
Owen Hargreaves vs Arsenal



Here's the Television view of the awesome goal




Have fun!

Owen Hargreaves update: Refreshed prospects for a come-back

Injured Manchester United star midfielder Owen Hargreaves has returned to England after spending six weeks in Vancouver on a rehabilitation program supervised by renowned physiotherapist Alex McKechnie.

The 29-year-old Calgary-born Hargreaves - an English international - has seen very little action the past two years as he tries to recover from career-threatening tendinitis problems in his knees. McKechnie confirmed his recent work with Hargreaves in an interview Monday from Los Angeles, where the Vancouver-based core training expert works as athletic performance coordinator for the Los Angeles Lakers. He said he and Hargreaves left Vancouver this past weekend.

Bebe and Hargreaves omitted from the Champions League squad

It is still not clear when Owen Hargreaves will make a comeback!

Owen Hargreaves and Bebe have been left out from the 25 men Champions League squad. There is a reason to it!

Owen Hargreaves is still seeking help regarding his knee in the United States whereas Bebe simply needs to pump it up with regards to his fitness. Recently he was omitted from reserves team as the Manager - Sir Alex thought the player is not ready and still needs to work a lot on his stamina.

Sir Alex sent his scout to Portugal to see Bebe play. Point to be noted- Sir Alex has still not seen Bebe play, which is kind of shameful really! But there's enough promise in the lad. You can watch an excerpt of the Portugal U-21 and England U-21 highlights focussing on Bebe's touches and runs. I'm sure you would be surprised by the amount of talent he has. Let's hope he has many games to come with Manchester United Reserves team (if not the first team) this season!

Bebe in action with the U-21 Portugal team against U-21 England team in Mexico

Hargreaves named in the 25 man squad, Ferdinand to make a reserves team come-back

Victory!

The D-day verdict is out! Hargreaves has been included in the 25 man squad..

Let's hope he wiil be able to play some games this season.  Although, the player is still in the US getting treatment for his tendonitis problem, let's also hope he makes a speedy recovery... 

Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand is all set to make his first appearance since his World Cup 2010 injury nightmare by turning out for Manchester United reserves tonight.

The 31-year-old Three Lions captain was forced to pull out of the England squad after damaging knee ligaments in the first training session on South African soil.

After originally being expected to be out until the end of this month, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been boosted by the return of his star centre-back.

Ferdinand is joined by fellow long-term absentees Anderson and Wes Brown in the starting team for the Manchester Senior Cup clash against Oldham Athletic's second string.

If he comes through the fixture unscatched, he could be available for the the Premier League meeting with Everton on September 11.

A Wednesday:What lies ahead for Owen Hargreaves?

Bad days come often in one's life,but Owen Hargreaves is having his worst days since a while. Suffering from a terrible knee injury, Hargreaves is facing more than just pain. He missed the WC 2010, but that is past, there are speculations that he would miss most of the Premier League.

Owen in action with MU's reserve team.

If Sir Alex Ferguson opts against naming the midfielder in his 25-man Premier League squad on Sept 1, the 29-year-old will be ineligible for league games until January and faced with the prospect of reserve fixtures and Carling Cup ties between now and New Years’ Day.

By professing that he does not know whether he can afford to allot one of the 25 places to Owen Hargreaves, Fergie has almost wiped the mist off the dubious minds of fans.

Warming up for the 30 second display against Sunderland

There is no certainty about when Owen's nightmares would end,as its been 2 years since he has been howled by injuries,this one being the worst,because it seems like a wound on his otherwise excellent career.Since his last Premier League outing for United, a 90 minute appearance in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Sept 21, 2008, Hargreaves has managed 45 minutes for the reserves and less than sixty seconds as a substitute during the 1-0 win at Sunderland on May 2.

Although Sir Alex has described his omission as 'unfortunate', but he is helpless himself. With his contract ending with the end of the season, Hargreaves future seems to be forlorn.

Hargreaves played Chelsea while he got injured in Sept, 2008.

Few fans have already started grieving for the loss of one of the best mid-fielders of present times,for the squad of Manchester United and England's National Team.Both the teams would still welcome him back,but Hargreaves has admitted himself that his surgeon, Dr Richard Steadman, claimed his knees were in as bad a state as any he had seen his career and sure that is not good news!

But the news can become sorrier for him,if Sir Alex refuses to bet on his future by putting his Club's future at stake.

Wednesday is the D-Day,lets see what is the future of Owen Hargreaves! The Red Devil Spot wishes him all the best and hopes for the good news!