English Premier League minnows Hull insist they are serious about trying to lure Newcastle striker Michael Owen to the club, according to reports. The 29-year-old has said he wants to leave the Magpies following their relegation from the Premiership.

Departing Newcastle striker Michael Owen is backing former team-mate Alan Shearer’s bid to become the club’s permanent manager.

Hull boss Phil Brown has confirmed he is interested in bringing Michael Owen to the KC Stadium.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen has confirmed the club’s interest in signing Michael Owen ‘on the right terms’.

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Owen Coyle struck a blow for football sanity by readily accepting a 15,000-a-week pay ceiling and insisting there would be no room for any mercenaries at Turf Moor.

Burnley manager Owen Coyle has signed a contract extension to keep him at Turf Moor until 2013. Coyle had been linked with Celtic but wants a crack at the Premier League.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has questioned whether striker Michael Owen is a spent force.

Follow the chain of events that saw Michael Owen linked to a host of clubs after he left Newcastle following their relegation.

Phil McNulty blogs on the Newcastle striker’s uncertain future