Owen has 2nd operation - went "extremely well"


By Chris Baker
September 6 2006

Michael Owen's second and crucial knee operation has gone "extremely well" and the club are delighted with how it went, the club have revealed tonight.

Roeder has now said the striker, Newcastle's record transfer buy, can now begin what will be a long road to full fitness following a very successful operation.

Said Roeder:

"I've spoken to our club doctor Roddy MacDonald across in Colorado and he gave me the fantastic news that Michael's operation went extremely well.

"As far as Michael is concerned, he can now start to focus on playing again.

"It's going to be a long haul but he can start to focus on that.

"And I look forward to the day when I can write his name on a Newcastle United teamsheet."

When that will be can only be speculated, with some expecting him to miss the entire season whilst others remain hopeful he can play some part towards the end.

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