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

Jul 8 2009 by Nick Hilton, Liverpool Echo

Alan Mahon

“We’re fortunate to have got a player of Alan’s quality to commit himself to the club for three seasons. He is a former favourite of the Tranmere fans and I’m sure they’ll look forward to seeing him in action again at Prenton Park.

“He will add experience to what will be a young squad next season.”

Mahon added: “I’m thrilled to come back to the club that started my career.

“The new management team has impressed me and I can’t wait to get started.”

Mahon made made 144 appearances in his first spell with Tranmere and was a member of the side that reached the League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in 2000.

He joined Sporting Lisbon in 2000 and played Champions League Football before returning to England in a £1.5 million move to Blackburn Rovers a year later. Mahon spent three seasons at Ewood Park before joining Wigan in 2004 and then Burnley in 2006.

The Dubliner is the second experiened player to sign up for the new Barnes/Jason McAteer management partnership after striker Ian Moore agreed a new two-year deal last week.