trousers Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 Robbie Fowler looking to end his career in England...CHDAJFU in this league? Double page spread in today's Daily Mail ( http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1245126/In-Gods-country-Robbie-Fowler-wizard-Oz-lost-golden-touch.html )...aged 34....playing well in Australia...grown up - no longer a disruptive influence....probably at League One level now...could be the 'talisman' we're looking for? A hark back to the halcyon days of the 80s when we signed ex-england players in the twilights of their career...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eesti matty Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 Injury prone, past his best and on very high wages. He looked good for Cardiff a couple of seasons ago (when he played), but I don't think it's something we should pursue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 22 January, 2010 I thought you were describing Connelly for a moment there...hmm, interesting precedent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eesti matty Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 Connolly has never been on anywhere near the wages of Fowler, nor has Fowler ever played as low as this. I saw Connolly make his senior debut as a teenager and also saw him play regularly in league one in 1996/97 when he partnered Devon White (and Kevin Phillips) up front for Watford. I don't think they were ever in the same class category, but if we have Connolly, why do we need a player who is two years older and going to cost us a lot in terms of wages? I was a big fan of Fowler back in the day, but he's not somebody I'd like to sign now. I watch football every day as part of my job and the standard of the Australian League is very poor. Don't be fooled by his recent goalscoring exploits, he's way past his best, but I am sure his wage demands would still be fairly high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 > Robbie Fowler looking to end his career in England...CHDAJFU in this league? As far as I am concerned he already has ended his career in England. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smith Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 Micheal Bridges would be the better bet. Still scoring down under, no pace, but a lot of gile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 I thought you were describing Connelly for a moment there...hmm, interesting precedent... Connolly has had one bad injury which he is still feeling the after effects of. Wouldn't say he was injury prone, or on fantastically high wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 Robbie Fowler looking to end his career in England...CHDAJFU in this league? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 I remember when Fowler and Hasselbaink were playing for Cardiff at SMS a couple of years ago. They were just incredible to watch, it was amazing. I sat in awe at how two proffesional footballers could look so disinterested in a game of football. If the Championship didn't excite him, I don't think League 1 will either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightspark Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 He really is playing well in Australia and will see out his contract until the end of next season, that is March 2011 up in Townsville. By then we will be in the Championship. He will not be fit enough then I think. A great player, but out of England is where he needs to be to play his best football. Instead of criticise how rubbish he is now, the away and home fans there actually enjoy watching his natural talent instead of moaning about his lack of fitness and lesser killer instinct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyin Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 Scored 9 in 15 in Oz North Queensland Fury Fowler signed with the North Queensland Fury on 4 February 2009 and became their inaugural marquee player; with his family relocating to Townsville for the 2009-2010 season of the Australian A-League.[72] It was an important signing for the new franchise who struggled to sign a marquee player, while some questioned whether Fowler would be able to cope with the heat and humidity of North Queensland.[73] Fowler made his debut in July 2009 in a 2–1 preseason loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Perth after recovering from groin and hip complaints.[74] Fowler has since been named North Queensland Fury's captain for the 2009/10 season and the first in the club's history. He scored his first A-League goal from a penalty kick in his club's first competitive match against Sydney FC on Saturday 8 August 2009. In rounds 4, 5, and 6 Fowler scored Solo's Hyundai A-League Goal of the Week. nice goal in the vid http://tinyurl.com/yhhyqyv pay as you play and it'd be yes from me, but by the sounds of it and just by looking out the window, would he really want to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 If only we had a HCDAJFU thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 Robbie Fowler looking to end his career in England...CHDAJFU in this league? Double page spread in today's Daily Mail ( http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1245126/In-Gods-country-Robbie-Fowler-wizard-Oz-lost-golden-touch.html )...aged 34....playing well in Australia...grown up - no longer a disruptive influence....probably at League One level now...could be the 'talisman' we're looking for? A hark back to the halcyon days of the 80s when we signed ex-england players in the twilights of their career...? No, no and more no. Was a total washout at Cardiff 2 years ago, barely played for them as he was always injured and will only get more injured more often. Plus blah blah property portfolio etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 He is shít on FIFA10, so it's a no from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 I remember when Fowler and Hasselbaink were playing for Cardiff at SMS a couple of years ago. They were just incredible to watch, it was amazing. I sat in awe at how two proffesional footballers could look so disinterested in a game of football. If the Championship didn't excite him, I don't think League 1 will either. To be fair to Hasselbaink he at least scored a fair few goals there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 I remember when Fowler and Hasselbaink were playing for Cardiff at SMS a couple of years ago. They were just incredible to watch, it was amazing. I sat in awe at how two proffesional footballers could look so disinterested in a game of football. If the Championship didn't excite him, I don't think League 1 will either. I thought Fowler looked decent in that game. He caused us a few problems but just didn't have the pace to hurt us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red&White Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 A definate NO from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 Micheal Bridges would be the better bet. Still scoring down under, no pace, but a lot of gile.Gile? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 Gile? :confused: It's like guile, but not as intelligent. And Michael Bridges is shiiiiioite, and has been for at least 5 years, in case there was any doubt. Carlisle reject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Forever Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 No no no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutwood2 Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 May as well end this thread now unless he wants to come here and pay us to play for the reserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildgoose Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 No thanks. Past his sell by date a while back I think........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 I would rather have Matt Paterson back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergoose Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 I would rather have Matt Paterson back! I'd rather have BWP back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 I'd rather have BWP back! Steady on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wightman35 Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 No thanks. About twelve years too late to join an upwardly mobile outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 Only if we can sign his old striking partner from Liverpool. Then we'll have a Russian Fouler in our team. Get it? Eh? Eh? Get it? Eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
September Saint Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 In a word......NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutwood2 Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 I'd rather have BWP back! No. That really would be going too far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 No. End it elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 Pauline Fowler a better bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 Robbie Fowler looking to end his career in England...CHDAJFU in this league? Double page spread in today's Daily Mail ( http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1245126/In-Gods-country-Robbie-Fowler-wizard-Oz-lost-golden-touch.html )...aged 34....playing well in Australia...grown up - no longer a disruptive influence....probably at League One level now...could be the 'talisman' we're looking for? A hark back to the halcyon days of the 80s when we signed ex-england players in the twilights of their career...? No thanks. And what the fuc* are you doing reading and believing anything in a comic like the Mail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 No! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 22 January, 2010 (edited) Shall I take that as a 'no' then? p.s. don't forget to listen to COAST on Radio Solent tomorrow morning - playing Saints anthem 'Colours' live on the Sally Taylor show p.p.s. Oh, and they're also playing at the Swan in Woolston tomorrow night....see you there.... http://www.coastrock.co.uk (cheers for the reminder MB.... ) Edited 22 January, 2010 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozkeith2 Posted 22 January, 2010 Share Posted 22 January, 2010 The best striker in Australia by a mile is Archie Thompson. He's looking for a loan deal to further his wc2010 chances (the A-league ends here in Feb). HCDAJFU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney_saint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 The best striker in Australia by a mile is Archie Thompson. He's looking for a loan deal to further his wc2010 chances (the A-league ends here in Feb). HCDAJFU Shane Smeltz has done it both for Wellington and GCU. Also how about a cheeky bid for Hernandez, or would he be too much of a luxury player? Agree about Archie, would also make an excellent foil for Lambert I would imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardNZ Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Shane Smeltz has done it both for Wellington and GCU. Also how about a cheeky bid for Hernandez, or would he be too much of a luxury player? Agree about Archie, would also make an excellent foil for Lambert I would imagine Or Paul Ifill, playing very well for the Wellington Phoenix and the main reason they are in the top half of the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney_saint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Or Paul Ifill, playing very well for the Wellington Phoenix and the main reason they are in the top half of the table. I've only seen Ifill play once against Sydney in your 3-0 loss over here and he looked excellent although was chopped down by our thugs at every given opportunity. Although now gone to america I think, I've always thought Allsopp cdaj in the lower leagues due to his pace and strength, but doesn't have the footballing ability to take it higher then mid ccc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 I could play in the A league and score 9 in 15...so a no from me. Well past it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted 24 January, 2010 Share Posted 24 January, 2010 I could play in the A league and score 9 in 15.... ......if you were playing against the Perth Glory defence. I must say I'm happy to see the A-League getting a run in Estonia as well. As a new league you can't expect miracles. If Australia is going to be successful on the world stage we still need our best players playing in Europe. However the league is improving and it will expand to 11 teams next season and 12 the following season. It pains me to say it but Dwight Yorke was terrific when he played for Sydney FC and he was subsequently snapped up by Sunderland in their promotion winning season. Therefore it's not beyond the realms of possibility that a fit and rejuvenated Robbie Fowler could have a big impact if he returned to England. I just don't think there's a place for him at Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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