Bedford Fox Posted 31 March 2005 Share Posted 31 March 2005 Carlos Alberto Blasts Owen? Carlos Alberto Berates Midget Owen Sven-Goran Eriksson leapt to the defence of Michael Owen after the England striker was condemned by Azerbaijan coach Carlos Alberto for supposedly vowing to score five times at St James' Park. The Brazilian legend, who led his country to World Cup success in 1970, dismissed Owen's talent as he asked: "Who is this midget anyway, what has he ever won?'' He went on to claim Owen "should wash his tongue'' and "clean David Beckham's boots'' after apparently being misguided by an excitable pre-match report of the striker's wish to score against Azerbaijan. As it was, Owen, who never made a vow to match Malcolm Macdonald's mark of five goals in an England game, missed several chances and was ruled out of the next qualifier in Wales with a booking. Carlos Alberto nevertheless embarked on a bizarre 10-minute rant after his side's 2-0 defeat in Newcastle last night. "This man - what's his name, the number 10, the small one who doesn't play in the Real Madrid first team - said that if Poland beat Azerbaijan 8-0, England should score at least eight and he'd score five of them,'' declared the Brazilian. "But he must respect everyone. Who is Michael Owen anyway? What has he ever won in football? He plays for Real Madrid but he is always on the bench. Alberto Attacks Owen "I have a history in football but what is the history of this guy, this midget? He ought to clean his tongue and wash the boots of David Beckham as they are so wet tonight." -Azerbaijan manager, Carlos Alberto "It is not right for him to say that he can score five goals against Azerbaijan. Where are those five goals tonight? "He didn't score one. Sven-Goran Eriksson is a good man, he should teach him to respect everyone. Who is he anyway? Who is he?'' "I have a history in football but what is the history of this guy, this midget? He ought to clean his tongue and wash the boots of David Beckham as they are so wet tonight.'' Eriksson jumped to the defence of the Real striker, who has previously been voted European player of the year and won several cups with Liverpool. The England coach, who seemed bemused by the ferocity of Carlos Alberto's attack, declared: ``From what I know about Michael Owen, he would never say things like that. It's not his style. "He might have said that he hoped he would score a lot of goals, but he would never have said that he would go out and score five goals or whatever. I'm sorry if there was any misunderstanding.'' Owen had done little to earn Carlos Alberto's wrath in the build-up to the game, having pointedly failed to respond to questions about Macdonald's record, dating back to 1975 against Cyprus. "I wasn't aware that five was the record and that's a fantastic feat. I've scored four goals a couple of times before, but I don't remember ever scoring five in a game,'' he had said on Monday. "But 8-0 against Poland has certainly got everyone thinking there could be a few goals about. "Many years ago, there were plenty of cricket scores in international football and these chances are few and far between, but winning the game is the most important thing.'' Something was, however, then lost in translation, prompting Carlos Alberto to conclude: "He is not a man. I would say this to his face if he was here. "I just hope he is back on the bench when Real Madrid play this weekend.'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stez Posted 31 March 2005 Share Posted 31 March 2005 i had to laugh when i heard owen had said no such thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonboy Posted 31 March 2005 Share Posted 31 March 2005 Carlos Alberto Blasts Owen?Carlos Alberto Berates Midget Owen Sven-Goran Eriksson leapt to the defence of Michael Owen after the England striker was condemned by Azerbaijan coach Carlos Alberto for supposedly vowing to score five times at St James' Park. The Brazilian legend, who led his country to World Cup success in 1970, dismissed Owen's talent as he asked: " Who is this midget anyway , what has he ever won?'' He went on to claim Owen "should wash his tongue'' and "clean David Beckham's boots'' after apparently being misguided by an excitable pre-match report of the striker's wish to score against Azerbaijan. As it was, Owen, who never made a vow to match Malcolm Macdonald's mark of five goals in an England game, missed several chances and was ruled out of the next qualifier in Wales with a booking. Carlos Alberto nevertheless embarked on a bizarre 10-minute rant after his side's 2-0 defeat in Newcastle last night. "This man - what's his name, the number 10, the small one who doesn't play in the Real Madrid first team - said that if Poland beat Azerbaijan 8-0, England should score at least eight and he'd score five of them,'' declared the Brazilian. "But he must respect everyone. Who is Michael Owen anyway? What has he ever won in football? He plays for Real Madrid but he is always on the bench. Alberto Attacks Owen "I have a history in football but what is the history of this guy, this midget? He ought to clean his tongue and wash the boots of David Beckham as they are so wet tonight." -Azerbaijan manager, Carlos Alberto  "It is not right for him to say that he can score five goals against Azerbaijan. Where are those five goals tonight? "He didn't score one. Sven-Goran Eriksson is a good man, he should teach him to respect everyone. Who is he anyway? Who is he?'' "I have a history in football but what is the history of this guy, this midget? He ought to clean his tongue and wash the boots of David Beckham as they are so wet tonight.'' Eriksson jumped to the defence of the Real striker, who has previously been voted European player of the year and won several cups with Liverpool. The England coach, who seemed bemused by the ferocity of Carlos Alberto's attack, declared: ``From what I know about Michael Owen, he would never say things like that. It's not his style. "He might have said that he hoped he would score a lot of goals, but he would never have said that he would go out and score five goals or whatever. I'm sorry if there was any misunderstanding.'' Owen had done little to earn Carlos Alberto's wrath in the build-up to the game, having pointedly failed to respond to questions about Macdonald's record, dating back to 1975 against Cyprus. "I wasn't aware that five was the record and that's a fantastic feat. I've scored four goals a couple of times before, but I don't remember ever scoring five in a game,'' he had said on Monday. "But 8-0 against Poland has certainly got everyone thinking there could be a few goals about. "Many years ago, there were plenty of cricket scores in international football and these chances are few and far between, but winning the game is the most important thing.'' Something was, however, then lost in translation, prompting Carlos Alberto to conclude: "He is not a man. I would say this to his face if he was here. "I just hope he is back on the bench when Real Madrid play this weekend.'' 85736[/snapback] Apparently he misunderstood what Owen had said but i thought it was brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Fox Posted 31 March 2005 Author Share Posted 31 March 2005 it made me laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted 31 March 2005 Share Posted 31 March 2005 Carlos Alberto's TWAT ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Fox Posted 31 March 2005 Author Share Posted 31 March 2005 i like him!!! He was a class player from the fotage i have seen! but he was in a great brazil side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anish Posted 31 March 2005 Share Posted 31 March 2005 I love it when these managers have public outbursts! And to be fair, Owen is a midget who is always on the Real Madrid bench! :laugh: :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Fox Posted 31 March 2005 Author Share Posted 31 March 2005 yep the man speaks the truth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted 31 March 2005 Share Posted 31 March 2005 I love it when these managers have public outbursts! And to be fair, Owen is a midget who is always on the Real Madrid bench! :laugh: :w00t: 85808[/snapback] Bet you wern't calling him a midget when he scored passed Argentina & Brazil in the World Cup was ya ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Fox Posted 31 March 2005 Author Share Posted 31 March 2005 i like him but he is a midget! My fav Midget(after AJ) But a midget none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anish Posted 1 April 2005 Share Posted 1 April 2005 I love it when these managers have public outbursts! And to be fair, Owen is a midget who is always on the Real Madrid bench! :laugh: :w00t: 85808[/snapback] Bet you wern't calling him a midget when he scored passed Argentina & Brazil in the World Cup was ya ? 85815[/snapback] He's always been a midget - that's what people who are short are called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stez Posted 1 April 2005 Share Posted 1 April 2005 I love it when these managers have public outbursts! And to be fair, Owen is a midget who is always on the Real Madrid bench!  :laugh: :w00t: 85808[/snapback] Bet you wern't calling him a midget when he scored passed Argentina & Brazil in the World Cup was ya ? 85815[/snapback] He's always been a midget - that's what people who are short are called. 86347[/snapback] when did he go from child height to midget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 3 April 2005 Share Posted 3 April 2005 He's always been a midget - that's what people who are short are called. 86347[/snapback] 5ft 4" is not short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellman Posted 3 April 2005 Share Posted 3 April 2005 He's always been a midget - that's what people who are short are called. 86347[/snapback] 5ft 4" is not short. 87018[/snapback] ohh it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 3 April 2005 Share Posted 3 April 2005 He's always been a midget - that's what people who are short are called. 86347[/snapback] 5ft 4" is not short. 87018[/snapback] ohh it is 87040[/snapback] I'm taller than you, matey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonboy Posted 3 April 2005 Share Posted 3 April 2005 Q: What is the definition of dwarfism? A: Little People of America (LPA) defines dwarfism as a medical or genetic condition that usually results in an adult height of 4'10" or shorter, among both men and women, although in some cases a person with a dwarfing condition may be slightly taller than that. so hes not a dwarf but he could be a midget... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellman Posted 3 April 2005 Share Posted 3 April 2005 He's always been a midget - that's what people who are short are called. 86347[/snapback] 5ft 4" is not short. 87018[/snapback] ohh it is 87040[/snapback] I'm taller than you, matey! 87044[/snapback] How old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 3 April 2005 Share Posted 3 April 2005 He's always been a midget - that's what people who are short are called. 86347[/snapback] 5ft 4" is not short. 87018[/snapback] ohh it is 87040[/snapback] I'm taller than you, matey! 87044[/snapback] How old? 87046[/snapback] You should never ask a lady how old she is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellman Posted 3 April 2005 Share Posted 3 April 2005 He's always been a midget - that's what people who are short are called. 86347[/snapback] 5ft 4" is not short. 87018[/snapback] ohh it is 87040[/snapback] I'm taller than you, matey! 87044[/snapback] How old? 87046[/snapback] You should never ask a lady how old she is. 87048[/snapback] I'm about 5ft 8 btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anish Posted 3 April 2005 Share Posted 3 April 2005 He's always been a midget - that's what people who are short are called. 86347[/snapback] 5ft 4" is not short. 87018[/snapback] I agree, it isn't for a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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