cc_star Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 Actually putting my earlier 'joke' to one side Just seen Hargreaves on SSN has set himself up a YouTube channel in an effort to show his fitness http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/8617943/Owen-Hargreaves-novel-approach-to-getting-signed-publish-videos-demonstrating-your-fitness.html Can't argue, injury free he's a £25m player, but it's quite some risk and I can imagine the pace of this division & frequency of games may prove too much
Bert Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 Bert, Seeing as you mentioned Tunch and Sven. What is the current position for him at the club, is there a real chance he could be in the rotation? He's going to be involved in pre season then a decision will be made after that.
Jimmy Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 if he's willing to come for a reasonable wage he'd be a nailed on starter for us and even most prem sides, when fit
Nunny Fox Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 Actually putting my earlier 'joke' to one side Just seen Hargreaves on SSN has set himself up a YouTube channel in an effort to show his fitness http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/8617943/Owen-Hargreaves-novel-approach-to-getting-signed-publish-videos-demonstrating-your-fitness.html Can't argue, injury free he's a £25m player, but it's quite some risk and I can imagine the pace of this division & frequency of games may prove too much I heard he broke his thumb and index finger whilst uploading the video.
Danny the Fox 95 Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 I heard he broke his thumb and index finger whilst uploading the video.
Len Finsbury Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 Actually putting my earlier 'joke' to one side Just seen Hargreaves on SSN has set himself up a YouTube channel in an effort to show his fitness http://www.telegraph...ur-fitness.html Can't argue, injury free he's a £25m player, but it's quite some risk and I can imagine the pace of this division & frequency of games may prove too much My gym would go mental if I used the treadmill like that. They get arsey when I get the chalk out for deadlifts!
Petchy Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 I doubt you saw him, as others have said he's in Vancouver maintaining his fitness, but I personally would love it if he came here. Regardless of the injury record and the potential high wage demands, on his day he is one of the best central midfielders in Europe. I know it'll sound silly, but to a degree he has just been unlucky. When he made his 4 minute return from his Knee injuries, it was his hamstring that gave way! I personally blame Fergie for that one putting him straight into the starting XI when he had only just began heavy training again.
Gearoid Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 This bit below is from 2008, but it's not too far fetched to envisage he is STILL seeing the doc up here. Manchester United have played without our first choice four central midfielders following injuries and International duty. Whilst Ryan Giggs and Darren Fletcher are working hard to fill the void, which was illustrated in their play for our goal against Everton today, it can’t be ignored we’re missing the creativity Michael Carrick and Paul Scholes provide from the centre of the park. With few updates on these players, other than the confirmation that Hargreaves is not for sale, Ferguson has today informed us that Owen is improving, but still set for another trip to the specialist next week. “We are managing the situation as best we can,” said Ferguson. “It is not an easy one because there is no doubt he is having some pain. But he is getting better. We will give it another week and then probably send him back to the specialist in Leicester. "Owen is young enough to recover. The specialist is happy with it. He thinks Owen is on the right way. It is frustrating though. It is such a tender bit at the front of the knee, but I think he will be okay.”
Gearoid Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 Then again. Owen Hargreaves is top of Leicester's wish list following his release from Man U. Although, Hargreaves has a history of injurys Hargreaves believes he has overcome them and is fitter then he ever has been before. Granted its a drop down and his wage demands will have to be much lower, he is willing to prove he is a top player still. Any finalised deal is a while away but keep close tabs on this.
FoxyPV Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 Then again. Owen Hargreaves is top of Leicester's wish list following his release from Man U. Although, Hargreaves has a history of injurys Hargreaves believes he has overcome them and is fitter then he ever has been before. Granted its a drop down and his wage demands will have to be much lower, he is willing to prove he is a top player still. Any finalised deal is a while away but keep close tabs on this. You a Cross man, Gearoid?
vegas Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 Yep complete coincidence - he often goes fishing in the canal and is a frequent visitor to the gas museum ha ha ha
Bert Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 It's alright uploading a video of him doing fitness work. It's absolutely nothing compared to the demands that are placed on you whilst training day in day out, having up to 2 games a week.
Liamlcfc1 Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 Cant say but they where 100% with the stadium and that Nugent had signed
Haydos Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 It's alright uploading a video of him doing fitness work. It's absolutely nothing compared to the demands that are placed on you whilst training day in day out, having up to 2 games a week. Isn't it more just to show his commitment and to remind clubs that he's still training himself and still wants to play...
Houdini Logic Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 Actually putting my earlier 'joke' to one side Just seen Hargreaves on SSN has set himself up a YouTube channel in an effort to show his fitness http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/8617943/Owen-Hargreaves-novel-approach-to-getting-signed-publish-videos-demonstrating-your-fitness.html Can't argue, injury free he's a £25m player, but it's quite some risk and I can imagine the pace of this division & frequency of games may prove too much Looks like he was half way through a bondage session when the director said they're ready to film
Dicko Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 I really can't see this happening. Even if he would entertain a move here (which in itself is unlikely) I wouldn't want City risking a chunk of the wagebill on a player who will be such a gamble fitness-wise. If he was willing to accept reduced terms or a pay-as-you-play type deal then Premiership/Bundesliga clubs would be in for him straight away.
psychonaut Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 I have a sneaky feeling we may see hargreaves in blue shirt within the next week or so.... No source based on absolutely nothing but my gut feeling. Didnt he play for England in the Sven era?
Brown Fox Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 Surely if he's that desperate by making YouTube videos etc. He'd take a heavily reduced contract? Even so can't see much in this!
Greg2607 Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 The reality here is that the treadmill videos really dont prove anything fitness wise!! I used to play semi professional football before a serious spinal injury and resulting surgery. I can run on a treadmill, I can do short sprint drills, but my body is absolutely not capable of making the transition into playing sport again. (believe, i've tried!!) Granted, a football club such as leicester will have links into all sorts of physio's, specialist etc, but once your body starts to break down, it is the secondary injuries, caused by other musles compensating for the orignal injury that cause problems.
accessory Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 I have a sneaky feeling we may see hargreaves in blue shirt within the next week or so.... No source based on absolutely nothing but my gut feeling. Didnt he play for England in the Sven era? Indeed he did - and was something of a Sven favourite, playing many games when fans were questioning his place in the side. However, he was one of our few successes in Germany during the 2006 World Cup. It wouldn't be too much of a risk to take him on the pre-season tour and assess his level of fitness. A decision on his ability to withstand the strains and rigours of a Championship season could be made after this.
Jon the Hat Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 Difficult one. On one hand, I cannot see that UTD would have kept him on and spent the time and money if they though he was a crock 2 years ago. They could have signed him off and claimed on their insurance. Instead they kept paying him and only released him when his contract expired. That at least suggests that there wasn't any one thing which rules out him playing again.
Itsthejoeker Posted 6 July 2011 Posted 6 July 2011 Michael Owen came back after a few serious, which to most people would have been career ending injuries.
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