Ex-Liverpool FC striker Robbie Fowler denies move to Tranmere Rovers

Jul 8 2009 by Nick Hilton, Liverpool Echo

Alan Mahon

ROBBIE FOWLER has denied reports he is set to join Tranmere as manager John Barnes rekindled memories of Rovers’ exciting past by signing of Alan Mahon.

Report last night suggested that Fowler is about to abandon his two year contract with Australian A League club North Queensland Fury to link up with former Liverpool team-mate John Barnes at Tranmere Rovers.

However, Fowler said today: “I’ve got a two-year contract with North Queensland Fury and I’ll see it out. I’m a man of my word. There is nothing in this. My familty has just arrived out here. They would not have travelled all this way if I had any intention to leave.”

Fowler, 34, agreed to join Fury, a new Australian A League Franchise, in December after completing a short spell with Blackburn.

Fury manager Brett Judge said: “We’ve spoken to Robbie and there is no truth in this at all.”

One player who has joined Tranmere is former favourite Mahon.

The 31-year-old Irish midfielder, who was a rising star when he he figured in some of Rovers’ giantkilling cup exploits almost a decade ago, agreed a three-year contract.

Mahon, whose professional career began at Prenton Park in 1995, was looking for a new club after being released by Burnley at the end of last season.

Barnes said: “It’s great to have Alan back as he is a very talented midfielder.