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Michael Owen again draws anger for commentary during Manchester United vs Sheffield United

The BT Sport co-commentator is not the most popular

Tom Sheen
Saturday 09 January 2016 20:16 GMT
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BT Sport presenter Michael Owen
BT Sport presenter Michael Owen (Getty Images)

Michael Owen's commentary career hasn't exactly been the most popular.

Almost as regular as clockwork, Owen's name lights up social media when he is in the box - and so it was when Manchester United hosted Sheffield United in the third round of the FA Cup.

Owen's name was a top 'trend' throughout the match, as fans complained of his "boring" style and lack of insight.

Others simply posted "zzzzzzzzzzzz" and one witty user said that the only thing more boring than watching Louis van Gaal's team is listening to Owen commentate.

Poor guy.

Wayne Rooney scored the only goal of the game as Manchester United needed an injury-time penalty to beat their League One opponents.

Van Gaal's team managed just two shots on target in the entire match.

Here is some of the best reaction:

Paul Scholes later said Manchester United players looked "bored" during the win.

They couldn't hear Owen.

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