Harbin to join Dowie?

Last updated : 30 December 2003 By Dave Moore
John Harbin is on the verge of a move to join Iain Dowie at Crystal Palace and he will make his mind up later today. Harbin is a former rugby coach and also a top sports physcologist and was offered the job of fitness conditioner by former boss Dowie.

He said of the proposed move, “Yes, it's true. Iain has asked me to a join him and it is going to be a tough decision. I am happy here - there is a great set of players and I like Oldham. I am taking my time before making my mind up. I don't want to rush into anything too hastily. To be honest, I don't even know where Crystal Palace is. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Iain. He suffered badly when the side was broken up last summer and it tore him apart. The new owners have indicated that I have a future here, which was pleasing to hear. I have been taking my time to weigh up all the options, and I am not going to commit myself until I have looked at it from every angle.”