Michael Owen Open To Future Management Role

[Folami David]

Michael Owen says he is open to moving into management or coaching when he retires from football.
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The 33-year-old Stoke striker revealed on Tuesday that he will quit playing at the end of the current campaign.
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Owen, who has played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle and Manchester United, plans to continue with punditry work and will launch his own management company, but is still open to offers.
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"I have not closed the door on management," Owen told Football Focus.
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"I find it hard to say no to people. If someone offers you a good job, I'd think, 'I would love to do that'."
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Owen says being unable to command a regular place at Stoke prompted his decision to retire at the end of the season. He has scored once in seven appearances for the Potters this term.
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The former England international has been blighted by injury problems during his career, which began at the age of 17 with Liverpool.
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Owen made 297 appearances during his time at Liverpool and was a regular starter for the Reds from 1997.
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"I did not have a break for years and years," Owen said. "That is something I would advise young players now to guard against."
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The ex-Manchester United forward believes he may have played too many games during his formative years as a professional and hinted he could have been able to prolong his career had he begun it at Old Trafford, where he might have played less frequently early on.
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However, he insists he has no regrets about his choice of joining Liverpool, where he won the Uefa Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups.

[Shola Sholaz]

Well that was expected. After retiring from football, The next thing to think of is coaching. Michael Owen might end up being a good coach