Source: Daily_Mail
YouTube series shows Owen Hargreaves is fighting fit
In 2007, Owen Hargreaves had the world at his feet with a ?17million switch to Manchester United having emerged a year earlier from England's dismal World Cup campaign in Germany as the only individual with any credit. [LNB]Four years, and just 39 appearances later, the dynamic midfielder is without a club and has been forced to take to YouTube to prove his fitness to prospective employers. [LNB]Scroll down to see the video footage of Hargreaves in training[LNB] In training: Owen Hargreaves is trying to prove his fitness ahead of the new season[LNB]Hargreaves' United career was blighted by a succession of injuries, the most crippling of which was tendinitis in his knees. [LNB]However in a new series of videos released online, Hargreaves is out to show the world that he in fact can still do a job at the highest level. [LNB] Ballsy: Just one of the videos showed Hargreaves doing any work with the ball[LNB]In the series of 18 clips of varying length, the 30-year-old undertakes strength and fitness exercises, with strong focus on his knees, as well as one short drill with a ball. [LNB]The Canadian-born player will continue to diary his progress on the channel throughout the summer as he bids to land a contract before the season starts. [LNB] End of the road: Hargreaves managed just 39 games in four years for United[LNB]Hargreaves won four German titles with Bayern, as well as a European Cup medal in 2001.[LNB]You can view Hargreaves' YouTube channel here, or watch some of the videos below.[LNB][LNB][LNB] Toronto FC offer free agent Hargreaves a new start after release from Manchester UnitedThe (un)wanted list! Vieira, Hargreaves and Woodgate lead summer transfer freebiesIt's all over for Hargreaves as Ferguson confirms midfielder's exitAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB]
