Robbie Fowler's father, Robbie, has made allegations that Liverpool sold his son to Leeds United becuase they did not offer him a new contract.
"I would like to publicly express my appreciation for the kindness and letters of support given to my son in his career at Liverpool. I feel it is necessary however to correct, as his father, the record of recent events," he wrote in a letter to the Liverpool Echo.
"Firstly he did not turn down an improved contract. The media on several occasions reported contract talks had broken down. Quite simply they had never even started. A contract was not initially offered.
"Selections seemed to suggest he wasn't wanted. The well-documented transfer talks with Chelsea did not help matters. Though aware of them he was not interested but determined to fight for a place."
Paying tribute to the fans, Robbie Snr added: "During this time he has thrived enormously on the response from the fans, but they can't and must not pick the side. Most importantly, he did not want to leave Liverpool for a superior side, but felt his career was on hold."
"Match sharpness, which fans are right to comment on, was lacking. Robbie has said this himself. Clearly he was not able to develop this aspect of his game as he would have wished," he added.
He said that Robbie left Anfield with no ill feeling towards the club and thanked them for the chance they handed his son as a youngster.
"We are totally aware that no-one is bigger than the club itself and he goes with obvious sadness. He has made many friends at all club levels and leaves without problems or recrimination with anyone or any aspect of the club," he said.
"As his father I would like to thank Liverpool Football Club for giving him the opportunity to realise a dream. Thanks also to the many friends I have made through Liverpool FC. Your thoughts and good wishes are much appreciated."
I doubt this is the case to be fiar to Liverpool and Robbie Fowler beucase if they didn't want to offer him a new contract why did Leeds United not wait a few months for him and save £11Million? It does not make sense.
"I would like to publicly express my appreciation for the kindness and letters of support given to my son in his career at Liverpool. I feel it is necessary however to correct, as his father, the record of recent events," he wrote in a letter to the Liverpool Echo.
"Firstly he did not turn down an improved contract. The media on several occasions reported contract talks had broken down. Quite simply they had never even started. A contract was not initially offered.
"Selections seemed to suggest he wasn't wanted. The well-documented transfer talks with Chelsea did not help matters. Though aware of them he was not interested but determined to fight for a place."
Paying tribute to the fans, Robbie Snr added: "During this time he has thrived enormously on the response from the fans, but they can't and must not pick the side. Most importantly, he did not want to leave Liverpool for a superior side, but felt his career was on hold."
"Match sharpness, which fans are right to comment on, was lacking. Robbie has said this himself. Clearly he was not able to develop this aspect of his game as he would have wished," he added.
He said that Robbie left Anfield with no ill feeling towards the club and thanked them for the chance they handed his son as a youngster.
"We are totally aware that no-one is bigger than the club itself and he goes with obvious sadness. He has made many friends at all club levels and leaves without problems or recrimination with anyone or any aspect of the club," he said.
"As his father I would like to thank Liverpool Football Club for giving him the opportunity to realise a dream. Thanks also to the many friends I have made through Liverpool FC. Your thoughts and good wishes are much appreciated."
I doubt this is the case to be fiar to Liverpool and Robbie Fowler beucase if they didn't want to offer him a new contract why did Leeds United not wait a few months for him and save £11Million? It does not make sense.
