Owen Hargreaves

[CaptainSlow]

A class player when fit, probably England's best player in WC 2006. Is he now too much of a risk for a club to take on?

[Stupidlikeafox]

Perfect fit for Everton, I reckon. They have a habit of signing decent, but injury plagued players.

[Victor McDade]

It's a shame the way his career has turned out.

I think he'll probably join a new club on a play as play basis. Can't see a side taking him on a salary.

[CaptainSlow]

Stupidlikeafox said:

Perfect fit for Everton, I reckon. They have a habit of signing decent, but injury plagued players.

As a toffee I was thinking about that. Doesn't always work though re Saha.

[Beardy10]

The only problem Hargreaves will have is the constraint on squad sizes....that will definitely make it harder for him to get a team.

[Jw Vw]

I would love us, Fulham, to get him on a pay as you play deal. Granted that might not be very often, but he is a top player when fit. Easily would fit into the England side when on song.

[tonym911]

There's a rose-tinted feel to this thread. My recollection of Hargreaves' playing style was that he was a specialist in lateral or backwards passes rather than someone who lit fires up front. That approach won't cut it in today's Prem.

[johnxjsc1985]

Shouldnt this be in the health and well being thread.

[ClintonB]

Ripe for a homecoming appearance at the Reebok?


Decent - good player (in his position/type) but it will need a decent leap of faith for anyone to go for anything other than pay as you play. Shame, but these things happen & it isn't like he's going to be troubling the DWP.