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Robbie Fowler - the Maine man?
Robbie Fowler
Will he, won't he? Robbie could be joining City
It was on, off, then back on again...

To the huge relief of Kevin Keegan, the Robbie Fowler saga finally came to a happy conclusion.

Robbie - your Maine man?
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Fowler got cold feet about a move from Leeds to Man City earlier in the month. But City boss Kevin Keegan revived the move and eventually got his man in a deal worth £6m.

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What do you think about the 'on-off-on again' saga? Has Robbie still got what it takes? Is he the answer to City's striker problems?


From selina fox in Widnes
i love robbie Fowler he is great go on the blues

From Noel in Blackpool
Why do we pay these people so much Its only a game of football , if they are so good why do we always lose at international level? Prima Donnas if u ask me, but there again no one does!

From Mike in Warrington
He might not score for loads of matches, but if his goal secures a Euro place, or a stay in the premier, or even an FA Cup odyssey, he'll be a legend.

From julie in stockport
second rate player signs for third rate team

From Richard Nosowski in Backwell
I was flicking through the newspaper the this sunday, and i noticed something. I am writing in reply to Rob Evans message, ROB you are wrong. Be careful what u say Robert, beecause all the other clubs have changed since the myllennium. NO ROB, manchester united dont want him.

From Tim
hes worth the money but no offence blue does not suit him.

From Rob Evans, Backwell
He should of gone to the red side for success not the blue side. He is worth the money since if UTD put a bid in they would of had to of spent about 40mil for him but man city only spent £7.

From James Cunningham
He should never of left leeds. i will never forgive him. I can't believe peter Ridsdale let him go. He was a bargin in my view since my club leeds spent more for him. He has a great strike rate in front of goal to and will be the ideal partner for Anelka. He might just help them grab a uefa cup spot.

From Peter
Robbie Fowler is worth the money

From mike highland, manchester
fowler is one of the most natural goalscoresrs in english football, and i think that he and anelka will become one of the most feared partnerships in the premiership, once they have had time to adapt to each others style of play.

From Yong, Nonthaburi
He's really nice person. Man city'll really happy having him around even though his first game for them is not so good.

From Eqmonn in Stockport
I was disappointed when Fowler initially turned the move down, so naturally I'm pleased he's change d his mind. Obviously Leeds weren't going to want him (he stayed on the bench after the original deal fell through). Fully-fit, he's good enough to play for ANYONE in the Premiership, so here's hoping he's well and raedy to go. If so, he'll be a terrific signing for the Blues.

From keith in stockport
i'm happy to wait and let his boots do the talking, he's a pro footballer getting the best deal he can for himself, if the goals flow he'll be a bargain and a hero if they don't i'm sure he'll sell for a profit - good business

From Stephen Burt in Singapore
The Chairman is a shroud businessman a welcome change from 20 Yrs of Mr. Swales. I think he will be OK Mr. Keegan has the motivation skills to make him the new F.H.Lee

From Peter Stevenson in Manchester
My guess is Keegan can get the best out of Fowler just as he is doing with Anelka. Can they work together as players? The jury is out, however both will sell easily enough if they don't as both are talented individuals.

From Scott Perez in Salford
average player joins average team. City will always be miles behind UTD. Id love it if he was to get a major injury. Waste of money.

From Pauline, Walford
You lot leave him alone. He's a very nice young man!

From colin
Robbie could turn out to be the best bargain of all time, nobody can question his scoring record. Anelka and Fowler read and weep all you rags see you a week on Sunday.

From Phil Siggers, Preston
If he didn't want to come then, I don't want him now.

From Yvonne, Stockport
Aren't we missing the point here...this is the guy who didn't want us a week ago!! I didn't want him then and I certainly dont want him now...we need another midfield player not another striker!!

From Chris Gorton, Manchester
When Robbie Fowler first played for Liverpool he was the best stiker in Britain, not just his goals, his attitude and his workrate. He lost the plot big style and despite his move to Leeds remains inconsistent an injury prone. Despite the sinking ship at Leeds he turned his back on City in recent weeks and reports suggested that he thought the club was not big enough for him. Can he recapture his golden years? I don't thinkso, City will be paying big money for an injury prone, at best, average player.

From Jon, Cheadle
praise to Mr Bernstein who it appears has been vindicated in his decision to do the best for Man City financially yet again as Leeds have now had to bite the bullet and except our terms. A welcome change from the wasteful days of the past!

From Johanna Krasij in Manchester
Personally I'm very relieved that Robbie Fowler 'changed his mind' about signing for City. With Fowler up front with Anelka there would be no first team action for Sean Goater. Keegan would be a fool to sell Goater as he's prved his loyalty and skill time and time again.


OFF - The posts below were submitted when the move collapsed
From Michael walne, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
No footballer is worht their pay re Robbie Fowler. At least Gaelic fooball in Eire is all played for charity, less expenses and what a Game that is!

From Jeff in Windsor, Canada
Fowler is no loss at all for city.He's past his best.If he was up to par why would Leeds take a 3 million loss? There's plenty of younger cheaper players around.7 million for Fowler is a joke, he's not worth half that.
From Mark Weir in Dublin
as a leeds fan i am absolutely delighted that robbie fowler is not going! at last one leeds player show a bit of loyalty. we got robbie for 11million which was a snip. the man has a record of more than one goal every other game with us. if a quality player like that would want to play with dunne, distin, howey and hickerby every week i'd be very surprised!
From Anon
He's not signing anyway as he thinks he's too good for City. The man is braindead so it's no loss
ON - The posts below were submitted while the transfer still looked likely
From Andy Paton in Harpenden
Anybody who knows their football will tell you that Robbie Fowler is Englands most natural goalscorer. Keegan is no transfer mug, in footballing terms he has got a bargain. Keegan is a footballing genius, Fowler makes us top 5. What a refreshing change this is to the grim lives of other clubs at the moment. Keegan is our King.

From Nige in Royton
OF COURSE HE'S WORTH 7.5 MILLION - He's only 27 yrs old. Class is permanent form is temporary !!!

From Jeff in Stockport
Iam very excited at the prospect of having one the worlds greatest football players at the home of English football..

From sharron in Rotterdam, Holland
Sorry but NO footballer anywhere is worth so much!!!!! I like football but it's stupid the amount of money they get!! What about medical people what save peoples lives or pilots???? What they do is true talent!!!

From denis, Manchester
robbie fowler has the underlying talent to be one of the best strikers in the world. hopefully his partnership with anelka with prosper with both players being able to make up for the others downsides. keegan has the know-how and motivating talents to be able to tame fowler and get the best from him. with creativity coming from the park through benarbia, berkovic, wright-phillips and belmadi fowler will have the chances that any predator of his ability will devour!!

From BEVERLEY, Coventry
I THINK IT IS DIGRACEFUL. I THINK FOOTBALLERS IN GENERAL ARE PAID FAR TOO MUCH. WE HAVE MORE IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY WHO DESERVE A FAR BETTER WAGE. ie FIREMEN!

From Tom Flannelly in Manchester
I look forward to Robbie joining the Maine men...just hope his lifestyle will take a back seat to his football.

From darren beesley, manchester
when fit fowler is superb and would fit into keegans style of play with ease.£7m a bargain.

From edwin partridge, Manchester
Fowler and Anelka sounds almost as exciting as Bell, Lee and Summerbee. I can't waut to see him in Blue.

From Edward, Manchester
Fowler is definately still worth 'top money'. His best spell as a player was under Roy Evans, who was an attack minded manager. I think that Robbie would be given the kind of service he thrives on at City.

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