Originally posted by Medicated Oil:
Michael Owen is hoping to play a part in at least the last month of Newcastle's Premiership campaign after stepping up his recovery from a toe injury.
The 26-year-old England striker broke the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot in the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham on New Year's Eve, but he has now regained a greater level of mobility after having a protective boot removed.
He told the club's official website: 'My recovery is going well.
'I have been on the exercise bike and can walk around in my trainers. Hopefully I will be able to start gently on the treadmill soon.
'The surgeon seems very happy that the pin is still in place and I want to be back for at least a month of the season.
'Climbing up the table is obviously the priority and the FA Cup still gives us a shot at silverware.'
Owen's injury was one of many that left Graeme Souness - sacked by the club on Thursday - short of numbers.
The former Liverpool and Real Madrid frontman has scored seven goals in his 10 Premiership starts for the Magpies to date.
Imagine Liverpool paying 15 million pounds for a injured mouse !!!!
it is obvious you are biased against him.
there is no denying that owen is a few times better than all the strikers currently at liverpool.