by 66-1112520797 » Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:52 am
Robbie Fowler has admitted he still has no idea whether or not Rafael Benitez will offer him a new Liverpool contract at the end of the season.
Fowler netted his second goal since his return to the club at West Brom on Saturday as he moved up into fifth place in the club's all-time goalscoring charts.
The Reds' striker is desperate to remain at Anfield beyond the end of the current campaign, but so far he hasn't been given any hint one way or the other what the manager is thinking.
"It's a bit of a weird situation really because when most players have six weeks left of a season or contract they want their future sorted out," said Fowler.
"I'm different because I really don't mind waiting until the end of the season. I just want to stay here. I just hope I get a positive answer when it comes.
"I've had no indication what the decision will be yet. I've known from the start this is just a short-term deal and the decision won't be taken lightly by the manager.
"He's obviously not made up his mind yet, or if he has he hasn't told me about it. All I can do is sit and wait. If he comes to me and says there is a new contract there, no-one will be happier than me.
"But until that day comes, I'm not going to be saying anything to him about it.
"In the games I've played since I came back I've been happy with my performances. I don't know if I still have anything left to prove to anyone.
"But it's not really for me to say if I've done enough. In an ideal world I'd love to have scored more goals, but I don't think I've let anyone down."
Taken from Liverpool TV website.
I think it goes without saying Fowler should be given a new contract he's still got the natural ability to take up goal scoring positions and finish them off.