Michael Owen reveals he said 'yes' to Manchester United transfer while at Liverpool

Michael Owen has admitted that he didn't watch certain Love Island episodes in order to avoid seeing his daughter Gemma taking part in saucy challenges and kissing people.The former footballer, 42, opened up about how he felt watching 19 year old Gemma on the hit ITV2 dating show over recent months, insisting he had "no worries" about her heading into the famous villa but he did have some initial reservations about the show. “It wasn't the best of conversations when she first asked me about going on Love Island," Michael, who also shares son James, 16, and daughters Emily, 14, and Jessica, 12 with wife Louise, admitted, according to The Sun.

LOVE Island star Adam Collard has revealed he had a FaceTime call with two VERY famous fans - but didn't realise who they were. The bombshell contestant - who returned to the villa this summer for the second time - said that Laura Whitmore organised the call for him after his exit from the villa with Paige Thorne. Love Island star Adam, 26, told fans that he has a poster of one of the A-list stars on his wall, who he met during the Aftersun Reunion.

LOVE Island's Luca Bish joked he'd be out of favour with partner Gemma Owen after showcasing one of her well-publicised 'icks'. The Brighton fishmonger, 23, - who has scored the approval of the dressage star's famous family - has not yet asked her to be his girlfriend.

MICHAEL Owen has broken his silence on whether he tuned in for Love Island - admitting he skipped watching Gemma's challenges. The ex Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid star said he couldn't bare to watch his eldest daughter Gemma, 19, "kiss" the boys on TV - and was worried about the stigma it would bring to her.

Love Island star Gemma Owen has hit back at claims there was "more going on" between her and Billy Brown in the villa than fans saw on TV.Gemma, who is the daughter of football legend Michael Owen, came second place on the ITV dating show alongside her partner Luca Bish.The smitten pair were beaten by fan-favourite couple Davide and Ekin-Su, who managed to sweep up a whopping 63.7% of the public vote.READ MORE: BBC star defends Love Island's Tasha Ghouri as Laura Whitmore tries to mock herGemma, 19, and Luca, 23, were two of the original islanders on this year's series and struck up their romance early on in their eight week Mallorca stint.However, the pair got embroiled in a heated row over Casa Amor boy Billy Brown during the infamous Movie Night episodes.Billy entered the series as one of the six Casa Amor hunks who tried to crack on with the likes of Gemma whilst the boys were introduced to six new girls back at the main villa.Gemma and Billy seemed to share some mildly flirtacious chats at Casa Amor, but one of their exchanges left Luca fuming on Movie Night.The fishmonger was convinced Gemma had been flirting with Billy after he saw a clip of the new boy asking Gemma for a hug, so he confronted Gemma about the incident.OG Beachwear businesswoman Gemma was adamant she had never flirted with Billy and didn't entertain his advances.However, Casa Amor boy Jack Keating claimed Billy and Gemma "vibed big time" and that there was "more going on" between them that viewers didn't see.Jack had told Daily Star: "From what I saw in our villa in Casa Amor, I know Billy and Gemma got on really well."I know that he came back into the main villa, with Movie Night, and things got very awkward between the three of them.

Pep Guardiola might go down in history as one of the best coaches of all time but his philosophy was formed many years ago during his playing career. The Catalan coach's tiki-taka style revolutionised football in Spain and saw Barcelona arguably build the best team the world has ever seen. Spain also lifted three international trophies in a row - two European Championships and the World Cup - a feat that has never happened before.

Jurors in the trial of Ryan Giggs have now heard all the evidence in the case, after a large number of messages, poems and love letters were revealed. Mr Giggs, 48, has pleaded not guilty to displaying controlling or coercive behaviour towards ex-partner Kate Greville, assault occasioning actual bodily harm of Kate Greville, and assault by beating of Emma Greville.

Usyk stunned Joshua on a number of occasions and was simply too fast for the Brit, landing a number of impressive hits to win unanimously on points. Joshua will look to reclaim his titles when he faces the Ukrainian at the Jeddah Super Dome in Saudi Arabia on August 20.

Alex Ferguson has told a court he never saw Ryan Giggs lose his temper as he gave evidence defending his ex-player. The former Manchester United manager, 80, spoke about his relationship at the club with Giggs, who is on trial charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville. Sir Alex told Manchester Crown Court on Friday that Giggs had a “fantastic temperament”, adding: “To have a career as long as he had in a difficult position, in terms of energy, he fulfilled everything we ever wished for.

Love Island 's Gemma Owen has responded to claims that there was "more going on" with Billy Brown on the show than what the viewers (or Gemma's partner Luca Bish) saw. The 19 year old daughter of football ace Michael Owen was one of the original Islanders on this year's series, and she met Billy, 23, when he entered the Casa Amor villa as one of six new "bombshells".The pair engaged in a bit of flirtation whilst they were in the separate villa, which caused frictions with Luca, 23, when he watched Billy ask Gemma for "a hug", when the Islanders watched their spouses on Movie Night.

Ryan Giggs has a “fantastic temperament” ex Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told jurors today. The 80-year-old came to Manchester Crown Court in person to give evidence about Giggs during his trial.The 48-year-old former Manchester United star is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour towards his ex Kate Greville, 36, during their six-year relationship.

A young woman says she 'did not want to be here anymore' after 'being raped' by Benjamin Mendy, a jury has heard. The alleged victim - Woman Two - told a court she 'just wanted my life to end' after being sexually attacked by the 28-year-old at his mansion in Cheshire.

Love Island star Gemma Owen has inadvertently shown off her dad's impressive £290k luxury car collection whilst filming a TikTok at her family's £4m Cheshire mansion. The reality star featured in a video posted to TikTok of herself and Love Island beau Luca Bish, 23, outside the property, as she jumped into his arms.

Ryan Giggs was 'without doubt the best example' at Manchester United. The former United manager, 80, was called to the witness box at Manchester Crown Court to give evidence about the temperament of the ex-footballer, who worked under him for 23 years. Giggs, 48, is on trial accused of assaulting his former partner Kate Greville, 36, as well as controlling and coercive behaviour towards her.

A man has been arrested after homes on a street were evacuated amid fears of a gas leak. Fire crews, police and paramedics attended Petersburg Road in Edgeley, Stockport, at around 11am on Friday morning.

Gemma Owen has made sure to introduce Luca Bish to the other man in her life - and we don't mean her dad Michael Owen. The Love Island star appears to have taken her new man home to her family's £4m Chester mansion after a whirlwind couple of weeks since leaving the villa.

Sir Alex Ferguson has arrived at Manchester Crown Court to give evidence in the trial of former United star Ryan Giggs. He was pictured by press photographers at Crown Square this afternoon.

Love Island's Gemma Owen has shared a "cute" snap of herself, her horse Sirius Black and her reality TV beau Luca Bish.The couple, who finished runners up in series eight of the ITV show, are getting more serious after Luca, 23, finally met some of Gemma's favourite family members - her animals.The picture, which was posted on 18 August, shows Gemma, 19, in her full riding gear on top of Sirius. Meanwhile, Luca can be seen standing to the side as her holds Sirius' reigns. Fans of the dressage rider commented below the post, labelling it "the cutest".

Love Island's Gemma Owen has said she's "still waiting" for Luca Bish to ask her to be his girlfriend, weeks after they left the famous villa, and just days after Luca finally met Gemma's dad, footballer Michael Owen. Gemma, 19, appeared on Capital FM Radio on Tuesday morning, 16 August, where she got candid with her thoughts on Luca, 23, asking her to be his girlfriend, after she said she wanted to wait until he had met her family to make things official.