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by **stmichael** » Fri May 05, 2006 1:47 pm

it's on the bbc website now.

robbie fowler to sign new 1 year contract next week

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4977356.stm

p.s. i'll edit the topic title as a tribute

by **simic_ie** » Fri May 05, 2006 2:01 pm

Just seen this and was going to make a topic on it, made up for Robbie.

by **stmichael** » Fri May 05, 2006 2:04 pm

john craig wrote:I'll be amazed if Benitez does not offer Fowler a 1-year deal

all hail john craig :bowdown

by **tommycockles** » Fri May 05, 2006 2:05 pm

Nice one- God is with us for another year!! (at least) - praise be!! :laugh:

by **Cool Hand Luke** » Fri May 05, 2006 2:10 pm

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has today confirmed Robbie Fowler will sign a new one year contract at Anfield.
Fowler will put pen to paper on the deal next week after impressing since his arrival from Manchester City in January.

Benitez said: "This is fantastic news. Robbie has done really well and he deserves this.

"He has scored some vital goals for us and he has worked really hard. I am delighted to have him with us for next season. He is an important member of our squad."

Look out for reaction from Robbie Fowler coming this afternoon on Liverpoolfc.tv.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N152265060505-1345.htm

by **2520years** » Fri May 05, 2006 2:14 pm

The Neverton fan I sit opposite at work just said we must be desparate.

by **SouthCoastShankly** » Fri May 05, 2006 2:29 pm

2520years wrote:The Neverton fan I sit opposite at work just said we must be desparate.

Desperate is signing Phil Neville! :laugh:

by **mighty mo** » Fri May 05, 2006 2:29 pm

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by **Ciggy** » Fri May 05, 2006 2:37 pm

Is right you know it makes sense Rafa :buttrock

by **andy_g** » Fri May 05, 2006 2:48 pm

not much else to say about this... except

:buttrock

by **2520years** » Fri May 05, 2006 3:11 pm

It sounds like Robbie's in two minds whether to sign or not...

"When I signed for six months in January the manager told me he would look at the situation at the end of the season. He's had a look at what I've done and thankfully I've been given the best possible answer.

"I feel as though I've done alright and the manager has been pleased with me as well. I'm looking forward to next season now. I was buzzing when I got a six month deal so you can imagine how happy I am to have been given another year. I am absolutely over the moon.

"We've got two games to go and then a break before pre-season. I can't wait for next season now. I just want to get going again. I'm gutted I have to miss next week's Cup final but I wish the lads all the best and I know we can win it."

Fowler has been delighted with the reception he's had from Liverpool fans since his return to the club and he's now keen to make further inroads up the all-time Anfield scoring charts.

"Ian Rush's record for the club is frightening and if I can get a bit closer to it that'll be great," he added.

"I had been treating every game as though it could be my last for Liverpool but now I've got the added incentive of knowing I'll get more chances to wear the red shirt next season.

"This club is going places. If you look at the table this season compared to last season there's been a big improvement. Hopefully we can take it a little bit further next season. I would love to be part of a Liverpool side that wins the league championship and I am sure the manager is on the right lines towards achieving it.

"Ever since I started at Liverpool as a kid the fans have taken to me and any player will tell you when the supporters of your club are behind you then that helps an awful lot. I just can't thank them enough. They've given me so much support over the years and I'm grateful for that. Now I can't wait to score more goals for them and the club over the next year."

by **lakes10** » Fri May 05, 2006 3:23 pm

this is great news, i punched the air when i heard this on the radio....it was not good time to do so as i was driving and almost ended up on the wrong side of the road lol.

by **JC_81** » Fri May 05, 2006 3:44 pm

stmichael wrote:
john craig wrote:I'll be amazed if Benitez does not offer Fowler a 1-year deal

all hail john craig

Maybe Mystic Mick has a bit of competition now....

Nah, I suppose I had to predict something right eventually :laugh:

by **Bad Bob** » Fri May 05, 2006 3:59 pm

stmichael wrote:As much as I love the guy and as much as I still think he has a great deal to offer this football club, I've just got this hoorible feeling that after building all our hopes up, Robbie won't get a contract afterall.

There, I've said it. I hope I'm wrong on this. A few weeks ago I would have said it was almost nailed on but there's something very unconvincing in Rafa's body language when disussing the prodigal son..

Oh dear...kinda takes the shine off the "Mystic Mick" moniker!

Just kiddin' of course, mate...we all had the same nervous feeling at times over the last few weeks I think. Rafa can be a bit of an enigma but I always trust him to do the right thing and he's come through once again! :buttrock

Congrats to Robbie, he deserves it!

And well in, John Craig...nice shout!

by **Sabre** » Fri May 05, 2006 4:04 pm

I too would be amazed if he didn't get another year. It would make no sense, because signing up a player if you think on him for next year, makes sense, signing up a player just for a few months it's simply a message to your strikers that you don't rely on them, and that's not Rafa's way, nor words, so far.

The only problem IMHO would be IF Fowler, as many veteran players, wanted a 2 years contract, but that just doesn't seem to be the case. IN fact, most of the times, what is done is to sign aup a player with extended year option.

Bottomline, I still think it would be strange Fowler not continuing here.

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