Owen's loyalty pledge to Magpies

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Owen was linked with a move away from St James' Park in the summer and then chairman Shepherd demanded the England striker pledge his allegiance to the club after they had stood by him after almost an entire season on the sidelines with a knee injury.

"I have only ever said positive things about Newcastle and always been 100% committed," Owen told The Mag.

Shepherd was recently replaced by Chris Mort following Mike Ashley's takeover of the club.

The 27-year-old did not respond to Shepherd's call for a public declaration of loyalty at the time but has now reiterated his desire to remain in the north-east.

"Whenever I have been doubted I've always responded the best way I know by scoring goals. But I'm stubborn and won't be bullied into saying things," Owen added.

"I don't feel I should keep coming out every week and saying I'm loving this, that or the other. There was no speculation until various pieces came out in the media saying 'if Michael Owen doesn't say this, then I'll tell him that Chelsea and Liverpool aren't interested...'

"My management company used to get phone calls from boardroom level saying I haven't done this or I haven't done that, or we want more interviews on this.

"But when I'm injured I just put up a shield and take the abuse and remember who said it."