Town In Talks With Robbie Fowler

Former England and Liverpool striker, Robbie Fowler, has been in talks with the Mariners about a possible player/coaching role at Blundell Park.

Town chairman, John Fenty, told the official site: ‘The situation is this. A couple of weeks ago the manager had some discussions with Robbie and then he asked me if we could potentially take it forward for Robbie to come in some sort of playing/ coaching capacity.

‘That has come about because of Mike’s friendship with him and also the fact that it had been muted that Robbie has said that he wanted to get onto the management ladder.

‘Obviously, we saw a potential opportunity here, and after discussing it through with Robbie, it was quite clear that Robbie wants to keep playing at the highest level possible for as long as he possibly can.

‘He is now waiting for Blackburn to clarify their position. He is under contract there until December.

Fenty then went on to say: ‘There is a real chance, and logically it is likely to happen this way, in that he gets a contract extension at Blackburn.

‘If this doesn’t happen, there is a glimmer of a chance that he might come to Grimsby.

‘In truth, we were trying to avoid this becoming a public issue but I think I needed to clarify the situation with regards Robbie Fowler.

‘It wasn’t meant to get out, I don’t know how it was leaked, to that extent I feel that it needs this clarification.’

Meanwhile, French Midfielder Mickael Buscher has returned to the Mariners hoping to earn a deal with the club.

The 21-year-old was made redundant by Gretna and is now a free agent but would not be able to sign for Town until the transfer window opens in January.

Speaking to Mariners World, Town boss Mike Newell, said: ‘I’ve seen enough to know that he’s got something. We now need to get him fit.’