Owen Capture Signalls Ferguson’s Intent

by Chris Dowding
It has been a summer of intrigue at Old Trafford so far. On the back of losing to Barcelona in the Champions League Final. The footballer widely recognised as the finest in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo has departed for Real Madrid, Carlos Tevez and his dummy appear to be on their way to local rivals Man City.
Thus far, Sir Alex Ferguson has only signed two replacements, Antonio Valencia from Wigan and, to the shock of nearly everyone, Michael Owen.
There are many things I never thought I would see, and the sight of Michael Owen in a Manchester United shirt is pretty close to the top of the list.
His signing has been met with mixed reactions, from surprise to delight.
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