Fowler re-think may scupper Venables’ plans

LEEDS striker Robbie Fowler’s 11th-hour decision to turn his back on a £7 million move to Manchester City looks set to have major repercussions for Terry Venables.

Fowler stunned Manchester City's legion of supporters yesterday when he turned his back on a four-and-a-half-year contract just 48 hours after agreeing personal terms.

After undergoing a medical, Fowler had been expected to join his new team-mates for training today before making his debut at Kevin Keegan's former club Newcastle on Saturday.