United Respond To Owen Hargreaves’ Criticism 23/09/2011
Manchester United have issued a statement following astonishing comments made by former employee Owen Hargreaves about the club’s medical staff. United are ‘disappointed’ with the lack of validity to Hargreaves’ claims that he was mistreated, made after he played his debut for Manchester City on Wednesday night… Owen Hargreaves joined United from Bayern Munich for almost £20 Million in the summer of 2007, but the Canadian-born midfielder went on to play only 39 games – scoring twice – over 4 seasons at Old Trafford. The reason for his absence was mainly down to his severe tendinitis problem in both knees. United treated ‘Hargo’ at Carrington, before sending him abroad to receive more advanced medical care. His attempted comebacks failed miserably. The 30-year-old former England International was released by Sir Alex Ferguson over the summer, and controversially joined neighbours Manchester City before the transfer deadline. At first, he thanked The Red Devils and apologised for his injury-plagued time with the Premier League Champions. However, after his City debut midweek against Birmingham City (which he scored in), Owen stunned United with comments aimed at the medical team. Hargreaves cried: “I’ve had to be a ‘guinea pig’ for a lot of these treatments, but when you’re left to try to make something of a difficult situation, it’s not really an option to say: ‘Let’s sit it out and rest for six months’.” He added he was put in a ‘sh*t’ position by the club, and blamed the coaching staff for his failed return to football, where he picked-up another injury within 5 minutes of kick-off, before saying injections administered only made things worse. At his usual Friday press briefing, Sir Alex was appalled with the comments attributed to Hargreaves… “As far as I’m concerned, my medical staff are one of the main reasons Manchester United have been so successful over the last few years, there’s no doubt about that. I have got a fantastic medical staff, great sports science. Our doctor and his five physios are fantastic – that is my opinion and that is more important than what anyone else has to say about it.” A little later, and The Reds posted an official statement from the Communications Department on ManUtd.Com, outlining their disgust and highlighting the allegations as false. “Manchester United is disappointed with Owen Hargreaves’ remarks after the game on Wednesday. The club gave him the best possible care for three years and is as disappointed as anyone he was not able to play a part in the team’s success at that time.” “It has shared all the medical records with Manchester City, and is comfortable with the actions taken by its medical staff at each step of his many attempts at rehabilitation. United does not acknowledge any validity in the comments Owen is alleged to have made. United has some of the best sports medical staff in world sport, who have made a significant contribution to United’s on-pitch success in recent seasons.” No further comment would be made. ‘Like’ United Latest On Facebook CommentsLegend-11 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 8:44:18 pm Treacherous little shit-weasel… I hope he gets his come-uppance for the backstabbing of this great club and its fans, who stood by him far longer than any other club would have – including the noisy neighbours. Ungrateful piece of shit. City are welcome to him, and he will fit right in with a bunch of mercenaries who know no nothing of team spirit and loyalty. He’s_Not_One_Of_Us! Michael United Fri, 23 Sep 2011 9:11:00 pm Little bitch Zzzz Fri, 23 Sep 2011 9:30:21 pm Well annoyed with his comments, idiot should have informed Utd if his body did not feel right to him and not use hindsight as an excuse. I have completely lost respect for him as a player….the jerk.! Ribbed Fri, 23 Sep 2011 9:31:15 pm Fuckin wanka Hargreaves son of bitch 2 faced bastard !! le sage Fri, 23 Sep 2011 9:44:26 pm heargo etait l-un de mes joueurs prefere a man utd mais je n-aurait jamais imagine qu-il etait si ingrat et ehonte.ce qui est sur il en aura pour son compte car il vient de fermer le puit apres avoir bu de son eau. RickRed Fri, 23 Sep 2011 9:54:21 pm I fully agree with Legend-11 about how we all stood by him at Utd, far longer than any other club would have – including the noisy neighbours. !! Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:48:40 am BELL- END !! NEVER MIND YOU KNEES, YOU NEED TO SORT OUT THAT’S GAY VOICE OF YOURS, AND THE PEDOPHILE HAIR CUT. HOPE YOU ENJOY CITIES WEEKLY POST MATCH ORGY IN THE SHOWER, IT’S CLEAR YOU BAT FOR THE TEAM…….LOL. Grammar 😐 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:52:26 am BELL- END !! NEVER MIND YOUR KNEES, YOU NEED TO SORT OUT THAT GAY VOICE OF YOURS, AND THE PEDOPHILE HAIR CUT. HOPE YOU ENJOY CITIES WEEKLY POST MATCH ORGY IN THE SHOWER, IT’S CLEAR YOU BAT FOR THE OTHER TEAM…….LOL. Mayama Sat, 24 Sep 2011 1:19:42 am Not I look completely stupid for defending him when he first join Citeh. I thought he was different than Tevez, but turned out he was also a cunt, a lier all along. DanTheSmudger Sat, 24 Sep 2011 2:08:47 am 2-faced little dog. I had loads of respect for him. Right up until he made those comments. You’d think being a successful club we’d know what’s the best way to treat an injured player. The player in turn shd know his own body better than anyone else. If he didn’t think he cld play, he should’ve said so. It’s not like he was needed badly in midfield against Wolves. Screw you Hargreaves. Looking fwd to seeing Ando break your knee again when we meet you and your other mud-licking City twats. Dando Sat, 24 Sep 2011 2:09:50 am 2-faced little dog. I had loads of respect for him. Right up until he made those comments. Arfaan11 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 4:24:57 am I can understand why he is frustrated,who woulnt b?bein injured 4 bout 4 yrs,but there is absolute no reason 4 him 2 take it out on Utd,Utd did all their could 4 him,stuck by him 4 so long where other clubs woulda released him ages ago n continued 2 pay his wages,every1 @ Utd wanted 2 c him play again but instead he jus chucks it back in our faces,hav a gud look @ urself hargo,n by th way ur winnin diddly squat @ shitty,keep collectin ur big massive wages but no trophies 4 ya,all that belongs 2 Utd,so hargo “knw your role n shut your hole”!Utd all th way BELIEVE!!!!!!!!! FR Sat, 24 Sep 2011 7:32:32 am Owen HarGREEDS!!!! He’s a little girl, a little bitch. Ungrateful Bitch!!! He’s got the bad air at Chity. Every player they buy seems to have something to say about United!! Why don’t they just shut the F**K up and concentrate on their own team?? SHREK united Sat, 24 Sep 2011 7:40:41 am Hargreaves u better not play against manutd or else u will end up in the hospital again with another operation ! Fuck u bitch!!!! SHREK united Sat, 24 Sep 2011 7:41:29 am Hargreaves u better not play against manutd or else u will end up in the hospital again with another operation ! F$$k u b***h Vic United Sat, 24 Sep 2011 8:22:05 am Stupid traitor n unfaithful bitch.. talk shit Lee Sat, 24 Sep 2011 8:51:52 am WANKER. After the faith in him and the time given to care for his injury, giving him time to recover, this is how he repaid the club. Now after scoring just one goal, he is trying to tell the world that he is that good BUT shift the blame for his misfortune to the club, as if the club is the one cause him not to recover. FUCKING SHITHEAD Lee Sat, 24 Sep 2011 8:54:28 am I hope his breaks BOTH LEGS Redboy Sat, 24 Sep 2011 9:21:28 am I want Roy kean to play in the derby, n make a Hannglan! Challenge on Oheagreaves! Then look over him n spear n spit on him before he leaves. Watch “Roy kean captin fantastic” on utube n ull no wot I mean. Aj Sat, 24 Sep 2011 9:26:49 am This is not his words, now he speaks what city says him. He can se how good united medical staff is, Valencia had a really bad injury last year and now he is playing really well. Owen was sent to Germany and states for treatment but didn’t got any good for us. I can’t believe he said this about United staff totally disrespectful. Darren Sat, 24 Sep 2011 9:28:50 am What a little slut. Mikeyy Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:18:38 pm He shit in his own nest coz he jus proved to everybody how much ov a fag he is by movin den backstabin rava dan say it to us y he was ere..fukin curly haird invilid Unitedtillidie Sun, 25 Sep 2011 8:37:22 am Disgracefull lil bastard is the only word comes out of my mouth when I hear, see or read abt Owen Hargreaves ….. Well ppl we have to show him and all the shitty fans how really big are we by not responding to his statements n iknow it’s hard n it hurts us all fans but we are much better than him n our noisy neighbours. red devil dxb Sun, 25 Sep 2011 2:20:56 pm WTF, It’s funny how they end up at shity and start saying nonsense!! Leave a Reply |