MICHAEL OWEN has announced a shock split with top trainer Tom Dascombe.
The pair had struck up a hugely successful partnership at the ex-Liverpool striker’s Manor House Stables.
But former Englnd hero Owen, 42, posted a statement on Twitter this morning to confirm Dascombe is off.
Owen said: “After more than 12 years as trainer, Tom Dascombe will be leaving Manor House Stables in the new year.
“We have shared many great memories that will last a lifetime.
“I would like to place on record my own personal thanks for all his hard work and support over the years.
“We part on great terms and everyone at MHS will miss him and wishes him the very best for the future.
“Colin Gorman and the rest of the MHS team will naturally oversee things once Tom departs and it will very much be business as usual until we appoint Tom’s replacement.”
One of the stars of Manor House Stables this season has been Mr McCann – the horse owned by five Liverpool stars.
Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Andy Robertson and James Milner all own the colt, along with former Red Adam Lallana.
The highly promising youngster has three wins in seven starts and has pocketed his wealthy connections a tidy £26,000.
And he was also responsible for giving Owen the ‘most embarrassing’ moment of his life.
More to follow.
