Owen admits death threats are part and parcel

Last updated : 04 March 2004 By Adam Bryant
"Sadly these days it seems it can happen to anyone in a high profile position," said the Liverpool striker. "I can't tell you how many times it has happened to me now.

"It is the kind of thing I don't think would have happened years ago but is happening to people in the game regularly now. There are things in football and in life which change and this is one of the aspects which has come into football more and more.

"It has happened to me lots of times and it is not just letters. Some things have happened that could be considered even worse.

"To be honest, although it is unfair and awful, nothing surprises me anymore. It shouldn't happen and it is not acceptable but it has almost become part and parcel of the game nowadays."