Glory join the hunt for Fowler

Perth Glory will make their pitch to former Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler on Friday night, with owner Tony Sage scheduled to speak to the A-League star in England.

And Ian Ferguson, who quit as head coach of the financially-stricken Fury earlier
this month to link up with Perth as an assistant, hopes Fowler joins him at the
Glory.
Fowler's future is up in the air after North Queensland hit financial trouble and
the FFA were forced to step in to secure their short-term future.
Sydney are keen to secure Fowler but Perth are also desperate to snare the classy
striker.
However, with Mile Sterjovski already signed up as their marquee player and
Socceroos Chris Coyne and Jacob Burns also on their books, it seems unlikely Perth
will have room in their salary cap to accommodate Fowler's hefty wages.
"I believe Tony's going to be speaking with Robbie tonight," Ferguson said on Friday.
"I've spoken to Robbie over the last two or three weeks and we've had good
conversations.
"I know Tony's very interested and we'll see where it takes us.
"I'm sure there's going to be two or three other teams interested in Robbie.
"He's a quality player and puts bums in seats.
"He got me nine goals last season playing for the Fury.
"I do believe if we can get Robbie in the right frame of mind and get him over here
he will be a great plus for us."
Ferguson again quashed speculation he and Fowler don't get along.
Fowler refused to take part in a game last season when Ferguson dropped him to the
bench.
But Ferguson insisted the bust-up was only momentary.
"Me and Robbie are fine," Ferguson said.
"I've spoken to Robbie over the last month or so about four or five times.
"I've always said it and I keep repeating myself, there's nothing wrong with me and
Robbie Fowler, there never has been.
"A lot of people with hidden agendas made us out to be at each other's throats and
that was never the case.
"Myself and Robbie have always had respect.
"Robbie knew I was a head coach, (I) made some decisions he probably didn't agree
with but he respected it and went on and it was never held in any shape or form in
any bad malice."
Ferguson said Fowler would be a great addition to Perth's squad.
"Last season I thought they (Perth) played very well at times but were just lacking
that firepower," he said.
"With (Michael) Baird coming in, hopefully we can try to get Robbie Fowler there, it
would give us a good partnership up front."