Michael Owen names two Manchester United 'flops' who would have thrived at Man City or Liverpool

Love Island's Gemma Owen looks unrecognisable in a throwback family snap that includes her football legend dad Michael Owen. The 19-year-old reality TV star has recently entered the Majorcan villa and has continued to have heads turning on the saucy ITV show.

LOVE Island viewers cringed at Gemma Owen as she talked about marriage and babies on her FIRST date with Davide Sanclimenti. The 19-year-old eldest daughter of England football great Michael Owen declared: “I want marriage and four kids”.

Gemma Owen, the daughter of England football ace Michael Owen, has previously complained about her millionaire father cutting off her pocket money when she was 18. The now 19 year old, who is a contestant on this year’s Love Island, was less than impressed when her father told her to “get a job” in a pub, to earn her own money. Michael and international dressage rider Gemma appeared on Emily Dean's Walking The Dog podcast, and as they took a stroll in Wiltshire, Michael spilled that his eldest daughter was ‘fuming’ at his suggestion that she find work.

Gemma Owen is already making waves in the Love Island villa, just three days into the brand new season. Despite initially being coupled up with 23 year old Welsh student, Liam Llewelyn, the 19 year old daughter of football ace Michael Owen was swiftly snatched from his clutches by newcomer, ‘Italian Stallion’, Davide. The 27 year old Italian chose to couple up with Gemma on Tuesday night’s episode of the show, leaving Liam single and vulnerable.

LOVE Island's Davide picked Gemma to couple up with last night as two new bombshells prepare to enter the villa. Davide's choice meant that Liam, who had been coupled up with Gemma, could face eviction on Friday, if he doesn't find someone new. The show ended with two stunning bombshells Afia and Ekin being teased to enter the villa tomorrow.

Love Island's Liam Llewellyn and Gemma Owen have more in common than first thought, as they both have famous sporting dads.Liam's dad has been revealed as Welsh rugby star David Llewellyn, or Dai as he's known to friends.David is a former Wales International Rugby Union player and now trains professional athletes, including boxing champion Joe Cordina.Liam, 22, was partnered up with 19-year-old Gemma, who is the daughter of footballer Michael Owen, at the beginning of the new ITV series.However, Gemma had her head turned when Italian stallion Davide Sanclimenti entered the villa.She was then picked by the 27-year-old in the first re-coupling of the series.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HEREDavid, 51, played for Ebbw Vale, Newport and Neath and was part of the Wales team for the 1999 World Cup where he scored a try.He won four caps for Wales between 1998 and 1999 and played in the last Five Nations tournament.David now keeps up his fitness by working as a personal trainer at Fitness First Cardiff East.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comLiam is a Masters Student of strength and conditioning. His dad shared a sweet snap attending Liam's bachelor's graduation back in April, after he graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan University.Posting a picture of the pair on Instagram, David said: "My son's graduation.

LOVE Island viewers all had the same complaint about Gemma Owen's 'annoying' catchphrase during last night's show. The 19-year-old - who is the daughter of footballer Michael Owen - is currently coupled up with Liam Llewellyn, 22.

LOVE Island star Gemma Owen has swapped her incredible £4m Chester family mansion for the iconic villa. The businesswoman, 19, lives in the amazing home with her footballer dad Michael, mum Louise Bonsall, and three siblings Emily May, 14, Jessica, 12, and James Michael, 16.

GEMMA Owen’s family have shared a cryptic 'be kind' message after fans slammed her as ‘rude’. The 19-year-old - who is the daughter of footballer Michael Owen - is one of the 11 sexy singletons who are taking part in this year's series of the ITV2 show.

GEMMA Owen's dad Michael broke his silence on her entry into the Love Island villa last night. The retired footballer, who is now a TV pundit, joked he'd fled the country to get away from watching his 19-year-old daughter on the ITV dating show.

HE insisted he doesn’t have a type when it comes to women, but it seems Love Island hunk Davide Sanclimenti does have a penchant for stunning brunettes. The Sun can reveal that sought-after Islander is very good pals with a glamorous older Italian woman, who looks just like Gemma Owen.

Love Island viewers were left unimpressed after one of the show’s games failed to reveal Gemma Owen’s extremely famous dad – former professional footballer Michael Owen.Titled ‘Nothing To Declare’, the game dished the dirt on this year’s contestants – from threesomes in nightclubs to spending £1,000 on a first date. While we found out information about the likes of Luca Bish, Andrew Le Page and Tasha Ghouri, the segment didn’t feature much about Gemma’s past, including any details about her famous family. Pointing this out, many Love Island viewers quipped that Gemma must have been “livid”.

Love Island fans are convinced that Liam Llewellyn knows Gemma is the daughter of football legend Michael Owen.The brand new series of the reality show kicked off on Monday 6 June with a new twist. Instead of the contestants choosing who they'd like to couple up with, the public were given the power to choose for them.

Love Island had its first re-coupling of the series on Tuesday night which saw Davide Sanclimenti couple up with Gemma Owen.Some fans of the ITV show were left furious with the 27-year-old's decision to pick Michael Owen's 19-year-old daughter and threatened to complain to Ofcom over the huge age gap.Gemma was originally coupled up with Liam Llewellyn, 22, but had her head turned when the Italian stallion entered the villa.After getting a text to gather around the fire pit and make his decision, Davide told the islanders: "I decided to couple up with this girl because there's not just attraction.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE"I mean, yes she's a stunning girl but I felt like we really had a good time and I would like to know her more."So the girl I would like to couple up with is Gemma."The re-coupling didn't go down too well with viewers as they called on Ofcom to intervene in the "weird" decision.One person Tweeted: "Weird guy for picking the teenager."Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comAnother said: "Davide is a creep choosing the 19-year-old at his prehistoric age."One fan wrote: "Oh god Gemma and Davide? Someone call Ofcom.

Love Island fans are quickly forming their opinions on the Islanders just days into the series returning. The hit ITV2 dating show burst back onto screens on Monday night (June 6) and after only two days of action, viewers are already making very big claims.

Michael Owen may have thought escaping the country for work would get him away from his daughter's Love Island debut - but he was wrong. The former Liverpool and Manchester United footballer jetted off to Germany as England faced their second UEFA Nations League game.

Michael Owen's daughter is already making headlines, just days after the start of the new series of Love Island began.MORE: Gemma Owen's family home with footballer dad Michael Owen is so luxurious – see insideGemma Owen, 19, is one of this year's hopeful singletons to have entered the villa – and it seems to be making uncomfortable viewing for Michael already. WATCH: Love Island 2022 - official teaserThe former footballer was forced to confront jibes about Gemma's appearance on the show ahead of England's match against Germany on Tuesday evening.READ: All you need to know about Love Island's DavideMORE: Love Island fans are divided by this contestant after episode oneMichael was working as a pundit for Channel 4's coverage – and just seconds into the broadcast, co-presenter Jules Breach joked about his Love Island connection.

Michael Owen's daughter Gemma has made a strong first impression since entering the brand new Majorcan villa for the start of 2022's Love Island. But amid the many supporters have been a flurry of negative comments and trolls. Now, Scarlett Moffatt has come to the rescue, reminding people to "be kind" – which was appreciated by the 19 year old international dressage rider's friends and family in control of her Instagram.

Michael Owen was left red-faced on Tuesday after being introduced as "the father of Love Island’s Gemma Owen" ahead of England's match against Germany during The former footballer, 42, appeared on Channel 4 for the Live UEFA Nations League in Germany while working as a pundit and it wasn't long until talk turned to Gemma, 19, after she made her debut in the villa on Monday night. At the beginning of their Nations League fixture, presenter Jules Breach said: "The father of Love Island’s Gemma Owen, Michael Owen here with us, a big night for the Owens last night, Michael, how are you feeling today?" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .To which Michael put his hands over his face before replying: "Jules, I came all the way to Germany to try and avoid all that back at home, but you've brought it up straight away." He added: "I am feeling alright thank you.This is taking my mind off it so don’t bring it back up." Michael's daughter Gemma made her Love Island debut on Monday night, where she was coupled up with Liam Llewellyn.

LOVE Island star Gemma Owen has been slammed by viewers after calling herself "old-fashioned" - despite being 19. The daughter of footballer Michael Owen sat down with Italian stallion Davide Sanclimente for a chat on Tuesday night.

Love Island fans were left baffled on Tuesday night after Gemma Owen admitted that she doesn't like competition despite being on a ITV2 dating show. The 19-year-old daughter of footballer Michael Owen was seated fireside with Davide Sanclimenti when she quizzed her fellow contestant as to whether or not he would have stepped forwards and picked her given the choice. Unwilling to be drawn on the subject, Davide dodged the question, to which Gemma replied: "I don't like competition.