Michael Owen and Manchester United - the good, the bad and the insane

The whole world is talking about it, and barring a dramatic setback on the doctor's table (he's too short on all accounts, gaffer), Michael Owen should sign for Manchester United on a free transfer in the next few days.

The purported move brings with it ridicule, surprise, anger and more ridicule disguised as laughter - surely United are not left to scrape the bottom of the barrel with an over-the-hill striker no one wants?