A petition calling for former Liverpool striker Michael Owen to be removed as an official club ambassador has been published online.
Owen’s appointment back in April 2016 was met with fierce opposition from supporters despite him insisting that he was a fan of the club that he once turned out for.
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At the time, Owen said: “As a Liverpool fan I am honoured and delighted to have been asked to play this international role for the club.
“Liverpool FC is the world’s greatest football family and it’s great for me to be able to represent the club in an official capacity once again.”
However, Owen has never been forgiven for crossing the line by signing for arch-rivals Manchester United in 2009. Some supporters also feel he shows little loyalty to his current employers when he works as a television pundit which appears to be the reason why this petition has appeared following last night’s Europa League final.
The petition introduction says:
‘Michael Owen has been disgrace towards his position as Liverpool’s International Ambassador and he should be stripped from the position immediately. Whoever decided to make him ambassador should also take a look at themselves. Michael Owen openly supports rivals and shows zero respect to Liverpool, until it suits him. On Wednesday night during the Europa League final, live on BT Sport, Michael Owen referred to Man Utd as “We”. The Liverpool ambassador Liverpool supporters did not take this well and that was the final straw. The club and supporters deserve someone who will give 100% to the club and the only “we” should be when referring to the club paying you.’
