ROBBIE Fowler’s Blackburn Rovers future is set to be resolved in the next fortnight.

The 33-year-old striker is waiting to see if he will earn a new contract at Ewood Park after his current pay-as-you-play deal expires on December 12.

The former England international has made just five appearances for Rovers since penning the three-month deal, and there is speculation linking him with a player-coaching role at League Two strugglers Grimsby Town.

However, despite those limited appearances, Rovers boss Paul Ince has hinted that Fowler may remain a part of his future plans.

“It’s been hard for us to get Robbie on the pitch because of the situation we’ve been in,” said Ince.

“It’s the same for Carlos (Villanueva). We’ve not had too much opportunities to throw them in and have a look at them.

“But one thing I will say about Robbie is that he’s fantastic to have around the changing room.

“He’s got experience, character, and that’s what we need at this moment in time.

“We'll sit down with him in the next couple of weeks and see where we go from there.”