Never one to pass up the chance for a bit of fun and self-deprecation in front of the cameras, Kevin Keegan grabbed hold of Robbie Fowler’s face and mimed a mock kiss towards the striker’s right cheek.
An on-off transfer saga had finally fallen in Manchester City’s favour as Fowler - one of the most exceptional goalscoring talents of his generation - signed from Leeds United in a £6million deal on January 30, 2003.
Keegan was a picture of delight as he paraded his new signing at a press conference, talking up the mouthwatering prospect of pairing the England international with Nicolas Anelka up front.
