This is not a new topic but I saw it discussed again of Football Focus in-light of the latest Michael Owen saga. Newcastle Chairman Freddie Shepherd is demanding adequate compensation from the FA after Owen injured himself on England duty, sidelining him for much of the season. It can be debated that Newcastle could find themselves in a much better position now had Owen not been injured. It's not that the FA are a poor lot! I do agree with the panel on Football Focus that the FA should be a little more generous with their compensation. As we all know, there are larger stakes in todays game and the loss of a 20 goal striker can cause huge financial damage. Sure playing for one's country is an honour but it is the club that pays his wages and enables him to have a living. It is the club that has developed him as a player and as a person from a young age. There is a lot of time and money invested. As Reavo said, it's like borrowing someones car, damaging it, and then paying for only half the damage. The only question that beckons is, how much is enough compensation? How does one quantify that?

11 starts unless I'm mistaken. Waiting to see if the G-14 has anything to say.