During the player’s time at Newcastle it was commonly believed/accepted that Michael Owen used his helicopter to fly in and out of Newcastle for training etc. It was a family decision. Having bought himself a £2 million helicopter, he hopes to become the first Premiership player to qualify as a pilot. The former Liverpool, Manchester United and …

The chopper the Air Angels are hoping to buy once belonged to ex-Toon star Michael Owen. Michael Owen used a private helicopter while he was a Newcastle player. Michael Owen, the England and Newcastle striker, aims to do just that. In no way was I trying to be a flash prick by flaunting the considerable salary I … Michael James Owen (born 14 December 1979) is an English former footballer who played as a striker for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City, as well as for the England national team.Since retiring from football in 2013, he has become a racehorse breeder and owner and regularly features as a sports pundit and commentator.

Michael Owen retired from football in 2013 after a season with Stoke City Former England striker admits he struggled with life after playing the game Within a … Owen has previously described his use of the helicopter as "stick" used by United fans to beat him with.