Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool fans are 'bang out of order' with Michael Owen in their criticism of the former Reds striker.
Owen left Anfield towards the end of his contract on Merseyside to join Real Madrid for just £8million plus midfielder Antonio Nunez in 2004.
After one season in the Spanish capital he returned to the Premier League with Newcastle , but following the Magpies' relegation in 2009 he signed for Liverpool's fiercest rivals Manchester United .
That has led to Owen's reputation among Reds fans going full circle - but Carragher believes a lot of the stick his former teammate gets is unjust.
“There’s no doubt, in speaking to Michael, he’s been desperate to do this book and get a lot off his chest for a while," he said.
“That is mainly down to his decision to leave Liverpool and, years later, join Manchester United.
“I tried to stop him doing both!
“I must say I think some of the stick from Liverpool fans is bang out of order considering what he did for the club and the reaction other players get who did nothing for Liverpool.
“It hurts Michael and his family, but hopefully this book will let people know the real story and why he came to these decisions.
“My only hope in reading it is he doesn’t go into too much detail about the Liverpool FC Christmas parties!”
Michael Owen: Reboot - My Life, My Time, published by Reach Sport, is on sale Thursday 5th September in hardback, ebook and audiobook. www.reachsportshop.com
Online link: https://reachsportshop.com/book/michael-owen-reboot/
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