By IANS
London : England striker Michael Owen insists he is committed to Newcastle United and is determined to produce his best for the club during the coming season.
Owen has endured two injury-ravaged campaigns since joining the club from Real Madrid and there have been rumours linking him with a move elsewhere.
But the 27-year-old is keen to play under new boss Sam Allardyce and believes the club has a bright future.
Owen wrote in his column in The Times: “We’ve got a new manager, new staff, new players and a takeover in the boardroom. Any one of those elements would cause excitement at a club and we’ve had a transformation from top to bottom.
“It has been an eye-opener to see the innovations from Allardyce. I believe that these can be good times to be at Newcastle, which is why I am more than happy to be here.
“There has been plenty of speculation about my future, but I can assure the Newcastle fans that I didn’t start any of it.
“There was a lot of talk from other quarters and my attitude to rumour has always been to ignore it.
“I prefer to let my actions speak for themselves and I just wish there had been more opportunities to show the Newcastle fans what I am capable of. I am sure that is to come this season.”