23 Apr Brisbane Roar appoint Liverpool legend as new head coach

Brisbane Roar has announced the appointment of legendary Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler as the club’s new head coach.

Fowler, 44, signed a two-year contract with the Roar and will begin his tenure at the start of the 2019/2020 season in what is his first full-time managerial job.

He returns to the A-League after previous playing stints with North Queensland Fury in 2009-10 and Perth Glory in 2010-11.

"I'm really looking forward to the challenge and am determined to bring success to a club that has such a proud history in the Hyundai A-League," Fowler told brisbaneroar.com.au.

"I'm really keen to get started and make a difference.

"My family and I have already experienced living in Queensland, so I'm really happy to be returning and being part of the Brisbane Roar family."

Known as ‘God’ on Merseyside, Fowler scored 183 goals in 369 appearances for the Reds, winning an FA Cup, UEFA Cup and two League Cups.

He also won 26 caps for England and scored seven goals between 1996-2002.