Interesting article. I'd wondered what the "bad vibes" Robbie complained of earlier were. This could be a very good move for both Robbie and City.
The deal agreed is worth up to £6m. £3m up front, and then £500k for every 15 matches Fowler plays in (up to £6m) So we'll only get the whole £6m if Fowler plays 90 matches for City. I think he played around 30 for us.
Keegan was quoted tonight as saying he hoped we will be paying the whole fee!! He also said that he had promised Robbie he would play on saturday,so only 14 games to go to the 1st £500,000!!! I pity WBA!
With the way City play Fowler should be banging in the goals he'll probably enjoying the soccer more than at Liverpool or Leeds...if he goes.
The deal is done. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/2702189.stm I am curious what Leeds' fans think of this. It seems like he hasn't really had the opportunity to play and of course his injuries didn't help either. But still ...