Brisbane Roar FC announced that football legend Robbie Fowler has been appointed as the clubās new A-League head coach on Tuesday.
Fowler, with his combination of success and experience at the highest level of world football, was a stand-out candidate for the vacant head coach position.
Following an extensive, detailed and robust appointment process, the UEFA Pro Licence coach, FA Cup, UEFA Cup and UEFA Super Cup winner impressed throughout the interview process.
Fowler, 44, has agreed to a two-year contract with Brisbane Roar for the 2019 season and beyond.
āIām really looking forward to the challenge and am determined to bring success to a club that has such a proud history in the A-League,ā Fowler said.
Ā āIām really keen to get started and make a difference.
āMy family and I have already experienced living in Queensland, so Iām really happy to be returning and being part of the Brisbane Roar family.ā
Over the past seven years, Fowler has been coaching extensively at Liverpool FCās renowned Academy programme.
Brisbane Roarās new leader will bring with him outstanding technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Australian and international football landscape.
Brisbane Roar Chief Executive Office David Pourre is excited to welcome Fowler to the Brisbane Roar family and believes the future is bright for Queenslandās only A-League representative.
āIād like to take this opportunity to congratulate and welcome Robbie to our proud and successful football club,ā Pourre said.
āBrisbane Roar is confident that we have appointed an outstanding person and someone who is hungry to succeed.
āI know our members, supporters, sponsors and fans will be excited for Season 2019/20.ā
Ā
Source: brisbaneroar.com.au, AFP, www.the-afc.com