Michael Owen’s attempt at a bit of fun with Halloween played out just how you’d imagine

In terms of Twitter mentions, Michael Owen's are likely only rivalled by Gary Lineker's shat-tastic replies.

We'd very much doubt that either make a habit of frequently checking their notifications from unverified accounts and it certainly seems like a wise choice. Owen tried to have a bit of fun on Monday but Twitter users don't tend to allow much fun to be had on their watch. Responding to a Halloween XI which altered footballers' names to make them more frightening, the former Liverpool and Manchester United forward decided to offer up the, let's be honest, not great "Mi-Ghoul Owen" suggestion to the discussion. https://twitter.com/themichaelowen/status/793112810796552197 The effort was not applauded and not a single lol was had. Instead, a deluge of abuse avalanched its way into Owen's mention folder.

@themichaelowen @sportlobster this dickhead ?

— Collar (@wezlyons) October 31, 2016

@themichaelowen @sportlobster how about no — Ben Armstrong (@bmarmstrong99) October 31, 2016

@themichaelowen @sportlobster how about quit commentating

— Henry (@henrymg00) October 31, 2016

@themichaelowen 0/10 — Birdy (@TheonlyBird) October 31, 2016

@themichaelowen @sportlobster how about Michael dick — billy (@byesuarez1) October 31, 2016

@themichaelowen what about the ghost of that rabbit you ran over?

— Benjamin P Saywell (@bpsaywell) October 31, 2016

@themichaelowen You were like a ghost the last 6-8 years of your career so you'd fit in a treat!! #nonexistent — Scott Brown (@1scottbrown) October 31, 2016

@themichaelowen no.

— E.M.G. (@JustElliotMG) October 31, 2016

@themichaelowen Cunt — greg carney (@gregcarney9) October 31, 2016

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