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The Fall Out From The Transfer Window

Duration:
28 minutes
First broadcast:
Friday 02 September 2011

The spending spree is over in Europe with over $3bn splashed out - but as the transfer window slams shut one Premier League manger is worried about the damaging effects its having on the game.

The former England international Robbie Fowler who is the fourth-highest goalscorer in the history of the Premier League is currently playing in the Thai Premier League for Muang Thong United. Fowler tells us why he's still keen to score more goals and what it's like living in Bangkok.

Indiscipline and huge egos are undermining the national team that's the damning verdict of the new Nigeria coach Samson Siasia who calls on his squad to prove their worth ahead of a crucial Cup of Nations qualifying match.

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