Robbie Fowler: My Life In Football
Goals, Glory & The Lessons I've Learnt
Published on 13. May 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-78870-302-4 (ISBN)
Description
Born in Liverpool in 1975, Robbie Fowler became a club icon by the time he was eighteen. Now, he takes us through the games that have shaped his life and football philosophy, more than 25 years after he first signed as a professional.
Engaging, personal and revealing, Robbie opens up about his astounding achievements, the price of fame and the regrets and struggles of being a professional footballer. From Hillsborough to Madrid, via the cup treble, that goal line celebration, Houllier, Benitez, Klopp and more, Robbie explains his thinking about the modern game. Inviting readers inside the dressing room, he shares stories of legendary teammates like Rush, McManaman and Gerrard, as well as his rise to football's top table. What inspired him to play the beautiful game? How did he get back up after the injuries that blighted his career? What gave him the drive to keep going and pursue his dreams?
My Life in Football is the inspiring story of a local boy who became a legend.
Engaging, personal and revealing, Robbie opens up about his astounding achievements, the price of fame and the regrets and struggles of being a professional footballer. From Hillsborough to Madrid, via the cup treble, that goal line celebration, Houllier, Benitez, Klopp and more, Robbie explains his thinking about the modern game. Inviting readers inside the dressing room, he shares stories of legendary teammates like Rush, McManaman and Gerrard, as well as his rise to football's top table. What inspired him to play the beautiful game? How did he get back up after the injuries that blighted his career? What gave him the drive to keep going and pursue his dreams?
My Life in Football is the inspiring story of a local boy who became a legend.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bonnier Books Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
288 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78870-302-4 (9781788703024)
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Person
Robbie Fowler was born in Liverpool in 1975, and is one of the most revered football players in Liverpool history.
Known to all as 'God', Fowler was a gifted and natural scorer, with an instinctive goal-poaching ability. He is best remembered for his time at Liverpool, where he became a club legend. He subsequently played for Leeds United and Manchester City, before returning to Liverpool in January 2006. He was capped for England 26 times and was included in England's squads for Euro 1996 and 2000, and the 2002 World Cup.
He is currently manager of Australian side Brisbane Roar.
Known to all as 'God', Fowler was a gifted and natural scorer, with an instinctive goal-poaching ability. He is best remembered for his time at Liverpool, where he became a club legend. He subsequently played for Leeds United and Manchester City, before returning to Liverpool in January 2006. He was capped for England 26 times and was included in England's squads for Euro 1996 and 2000, and the 2002 World Cup.
He is currently manager of Australian side Brisbane Roar.