We're yet to hear of anyone who enjoys the co-commentary of former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen. Granted, we haven't asked the nation in a census, but we have seen a torrent of abuse thrown in the direction of the admittedly painfully boring Owen, and nobody has jumped to his defence.
And honestly, it's easy to know why when you do actually listen to what he says. A string of cliches and pub-talk phrases like "He looks a player doesn't he?" have driven the football watching public to their Twitter accounts to vent their frustration, and vent they did.
Co-commentating on Manchester United vs Club Brugge for BT Sport Europe, Michael Owen was the subject of an unusual amount of stick, even for him, across social media.
Not sure I can cope with listening to Michael Owen for every champions league game ? #mute
— Casey Stoney MBE (@CaseyStoney) August 18, 2015
Michael Owen talks about 'pace' more than a 12 year old FIFA addict.
— Ollie (@AFCOllie) August 18, 2015
Michael Owen says you don't want to play with fire against Manchester United. You never want to play with fire, Michael.
— Alexander Netherton (@lxndrnthrtn) August 18, 2015
If I was on a desert island with Michael Owen and a tin of corned beef, I'd eat Michael Owen and talk to the corned beef.
— • (@LadBibleOwner) August 18, 2015
Been home thirty seconds and already want to throttle Michael Owen
— Nick (@ManUnitedYouth) August 18, 2015
"For many small European clubs, this is their World Cup final" Michael Owen getting the patronising dig in early. #UCL
— Shane Saunders (@ShaneSaunders88) August 18, 2015
Michael Owen even more annoying than normal for some reason tonight
— MS Football News (@msfootballnews) August 18, 2015
Michael Owen is the reason I'm staying with sky broadband
— manchester is Blue (@manchesterisB) August 18, 2015
"To feet!"
*Smashed at face"
Owen: "Pass of the season, mate."
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) August 18, 2015
Memphis takes the ball on chest, juggles over a defender, dribbles past another, shoots into the corner. Owen: "What a pass from Carrick."
— Graham Ruthven (@grahamruthven) August 18, 2015
Micheal Owen has gotta be one of the worst commentators out there ?
— Dominic Iorfa (@DominicIorfa) August 18, 2015
Michael Owen with two quick 'in and arounds', in tribute to the fallen Andy Townsend. Nice touch.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) August 18, 2015
@LVGStats breaking news: Michael Owen injured holding microphone
— Riems ManUtd (@RiemsManUtd) August 18, 2015
