Fenty hoping for Fowler swoop

1st December 2008

Grimsby chairman John Fenty insists that there is a 'glimmer of hope' that former England striker Robbie Fowler will join the League Two club.

The 33-year-old is currently with Premier League side Blackburn but is out of contract at the end of the month and Fenty retains hope that he may make a sensational move to Blundell Park.

Fenty told the club's official website: "A couple of weeks ago the manager had some discussions with Robbie and then asked me if we could potentially take it forward for Robbie to come in in a playing/coaching capacity.

"He is under contract with Blackburn until December and there is a real chance that he will get an extension there.

"But if that 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."