Manchester United striker Michael Owen says his style of play simply didn't suit former club Newcastle United.
He told The Times: "You almost feel a bit strangled, like you can't play well. We just couldn't get the ball from A to B to C.
"There were certain games when I would have five touches the whole match. Newcastle had some cracking players, but there was such a lack of confidence.
"A player like me, I freely admit, I rely on team-mates. I am better in a better team. It sounds stupid, but I could name six players who are better in a poorer team. They would almost get shown up. They are more physical, they don't like the ball to feet, they haven't got the sense of where the ball is going to come."
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