Why have united signed Owen?

[ANSOF]

I thought id share my views on here as iam quite bored.

I'm a Liverpool fan and iam struggling to see the logic behind ferggie signing owen. They've lost ronaldo, tevez and as a replacement signed owen!. I'm sure some united fans will have a lame explanation for this.... (friendly banter)

[swamp]

He's on a pay-per-play contract. A Sheringham type of super sub who is still doing it for England. A real win win situation.

[shaunbhoy]

When fit, give him enough chances(which is likely to happen at Man U) and he will bag you a fair number of goals. If he is not fit then the beauty is that he is on a pay-per-play deal, so he will not cost the Mancs a fortune if he spends his time shining the bench. Simples!

[Alf W]

As cover for Berbatov when he decides after 60 minutes that he's had enough and can't be arsed playing any more in the match.