10 Liverpool Heroes Whose Careers Have Nosedived Since Leaving Anfield

4. Michael Owen

If Michael Owen was bringing out on another brochure, he might add in that he has scored in El Clasico, and the Tyne-Wear and Manchester derbies since leaving Liverpool in 2005. He has played in another World Cup, won a league title and represented two of Europe€™s heavyweights. If one were to examine the fine print, however, they would notice that those highlights at his previous clubs were few and far between. His time at the Santiago Bernabeu was mostly spent as a super-sub, and he managed 13 La Liga goals before returning to England in 2005 in a bid to regain some regular first-team football ahead of the 2006 World Cup. That particular tournament ended in anguish for him as he broke down in agony, tearing an anterior cruciate ligament in his knee which ruled him out of the tournament and subsequently the following season. It was the story of his time with Newcastle United, as the club forked out legions of medical bills for their club record signing. Upon their relegation from the top-flight in 2009, the club captain jumped ship to old foes Manchester United - effectively scribbling out any legendary status he may have held at Anfield. His priceless last-minute winner against Manchester City will live long in the memory of many Red Devils€™ supporters, but the substitute managed just four other league goals for the club during his three seasons at Old Trafford. It was almost embarrassing to watch the formerly lethal England international, with a Ballon d€™Or and over 150 Liverpool goals to his name, struggle to find the net during his final season as a professional at Stoke City during the 12/13 season.