Fowler: No PLS, set to sign for FC Blackpool

It looks like former Liverpool FC striker Robbie Fowler will not be joining the upcoming Premier League Soccer in West Bengal. Fowler had tweeted only last week that he would not be joining the PLS, but then retracted his statement on the social media platform after getting further infos from the organisers through his agent.

It seems the delay and uncertainly regarding the start and final dates of the PLS has now led to Fowler deciding aginst participating in the IPL-style football league, which will certainly not be to the liking of the organising IFA (West Bengal) and CMG.

The 35 year old Fowler meanwhile is set for a return to England, where he has been training with Championship side FC Blackpool. Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has spoken highly about Fowler, so a return looks on the cards for the striker who in recent years has played in Australia and Thailand.

Fowler, who has played 26 times for England, had been signed by Kolkata Camelians in the auction for USD 530,000; now the franchise will have to look for an alternative icon player.

Robbie Fowler opts out of PLS through Twitter

Former Liverpool FC striker Robbie Fowler has decided not wait for the launch of the Premier League Soccer in West Bengal as he doubts the professionalism of the organisers. That is at least what the 35 year old Robert Bernard Fowler made public through his official Twitter account.

Robbie Fowler tweeted in the afternoon

Ah well.. India looks like its cancelled, boots are clean and looking for a new place to play.. #professionalnotamateur

Earlier Fowler had tweeted a reply to a Liverpool fan

India still on cards but gone very quiet.... So , who knows

This surely isn't a positive sign for the IFA (West Bengal) and CMG in organising the PLS, if one of the stars of the league opts out due to the delay which is not special in Indian football, but it won't be accepted by ageing international football stars.

Fowler, who has played 26 times for England, had been signed by Kolkata Camelians in the auction for USD 530,000. Now it will be interesting to see what organisers and franchise do to replace Fowler, who through his Tweets has made it clear that he won't play in the PLS.