Michael Owen has expressed his gratitude towards both Stoke City and Manchester United fans for their warm reception over the weekend.
The 33-year-old, who spent three years at Old Trafford before signing for Stoke on a free transfer, made a cameo appearance in yesterday's 2-0 win for United.
Owen wrote on Twitter: "It was great to get the reception I did off both sets of fans yesterday at The Britannia. It meant a lot."
Owen will retire from professional football at the end of the season.