Top tweets about Michael Owen's retirement announcement

Michael Owen announced his retirement from the game at the end of the season, and many sports personalities tweeted about his decision.

Here are some of the tweets:

@themichaelowen far too early mate. If your injury free, you still have a lot to offer. Understand there is more to life. Sad to see you go.

— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) March 19, 2013

@themichaelowen Happens to us all Michael. You’ve been a credit to the game. Wish you all the very best. — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 19, 2013

Just seen the news @themichaelowen to retire. What a top player and also a top guy. Pleasure to say played in same team. #finendandy

— Charlie Adam (@Charlie26Adam) March 19, 2013

Sorry but I can’t get sentimental about Michael Owen retirement – as a Newcastle Utd fan he gave us nowt #bestdaysatLiverpool

— Joe Morrison (@joefooty) March 19, 2013

FL: ‘Michael Owen had a fantastic career and will go down in history as one of the greatest strikers we’ve had in history’

— The FA (@FA) March 19, 2013

Michael Owen – One of the greatest English players of our generation. #Legend twitter.com/BBCSporf/statu…

— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) March 19, 2013

Damn it, Benchwarmer @themichaelowen – now I’ve got be nice to you. Congratulations on a wonderful career. Great player, great guy.

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 19, 2013

Well done Michael Owen, a fine career, blossomed so young – and now you’re retiring and making us all feel old….!

— David Conn (@david_conn) March 19, 2013

Congrats on a great career @themichaelowen .. 3 against the Germans will always live in the memory bank…. Well done

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 19, 2013

@themichaelowen you’re a class act! Enjoy your retirement with your friends and family.

— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) March 19, 2013

Just came in from training and seen the news that @themichaelowen is retiring. One hell of a player and great guy! #legend

— Asmir Begovic (@asmir1) March 19, 2013

@themichaelowengood luck in retirement micheal-great striker great career!

— phil neville18 (@fizzer18) March 19, 2013

Great lad,great player,sorry to hear that Michael has decided to hang up his boots, good luck with whatever you’re gonna do @themichaelowen

— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) March 19, 2013