There's A Petition To Get Michael Owen Removed From Liverpool Role

Michael Owen's rapport with Liverpool fans has soured in recent times to the point where there's new a petition to get the 37-year old removed from a current position he holds within the club.

Back in the peak of his powers, Owen was unstoppable at Liverpool, scoring 158 goals for the Reds and winning the 2001 Ballon D'or after coming through the ranks at the club, before getting a move to Real Madrid in 2004.

Here's Owen's memorable Dubai helicopter advert:

Credit: Away Day Bible

Owen's supreme talents were adored by Liverpool fans, as he regularly tormented defenders and provided the goods in attack - helping the club win two League Cups, one FA Cup and one UEFA Cup.

Fast forward to the present day though and a fairly sizeable section of Liverpool fans want him out of his role as an "international ambassador" - a position he took on in April 2016.

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A petition by Reds fans has been set up for Owen to be dismissed from the role after supporters grew frustrated of the fact he went on to play for Manchester United - which is not far off being viewed as a criminal offence to the Anfield faithful, and referred to United as "we", when providing half-time punditry on BT Sport's Europa League final coverage on Wednesday.

Here is the full lowdown on petition hosted on the change.org website:

"Michael Owen has been a disgrace towards his position as Liverpool's International Ambassador and he must be stripped from the position immediately. Whoever decided to make him ambassador should also take a look at themselves.

"Michael Owen openly supports rivals and shows zero respect to Liverpool, until it suits him. On Wednesday night during the Europa League final, live on BT Sport, Michael Owen referred to Man Utd as "We".

"As Liverpool ambassador Liverpool supporters did not take this well and that was the final straw. The club and supporters deserve someone who will give 100% to the club and the only "we" should be when referring to the club paying you."

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So far, over 18,000 people have signed the petition - with the aim of 25,000 signatures well in reach.

The petition is set to be delivered to Tony Barrett, who recently took on a new role with Liverpool.

(h/t Joe.co.uk)

Topics: Liverpool, Manchester United, Michael Owen

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