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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
'God' keen to reignite managerial career in ALM
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has declared an interest in reigniting his managerial career in Australia despite a bitter falling out with Brisbane five years ago. Fowler, 50, spent just over a year in charge of the Roar and took legal action against the A-League Men club at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic over what he claimed was his unfair dismissal. FIFA eventually ordered Brisbane to pay damages to Fowler, ruling his contract was terminated without just cause during the competition's 2020 shutdown period. The man known as 'God' on Merseyside has since held head coaching positions in India and Saudi Arabia, and is eager to give management another crack. "I love the game and I feel as though I've got a lot to give," Fowler said in Melbourne on Tuesday. "I spent many years doing all my coaching badges and all the correct badges that you need to go represent football clubs. "There will be an opportunity for me to travel overseas again and if it's in Australia, brilliant. If it's not, then I'll go somewhere else. "But I love being involved in football and being a part of a football club, and fingers crossed it's soon." Fowler was one of the biggest names to play in the A-League, spending one season each at North Queensland Fury and Perth Glory from 2009-2011. The former England striker, who had only previously played club football in the UK, scored 18 goals in 54 ALM appearances. Fowler clarified he would only return to Australia if the "right opportunity" presented, and suggested time was healing his wounds from the Brisbane fallout. "I won my case against them and wasn't happy with the way I was treated at the end, but it is what it is," Fowler said. "I understand a lot of what happened was because sponsors were pulling out of the league. "I loved my time here and that little bit probably dampened my love of Australia. "But if I get an opportunity to come over and it's the right opportunity, then I'm all for it." Fowler still keeps tabs on the ALM, including Melbourne City's tense 1-0 win over arch-rivals Melbourne Victory in last week's grand final. "I watched the game and I enjoyed it. Melbourne Victory were probably unlucky," Fowler said. "(City's) performance wasn't great but no one really remembers that. You remember the result." A current Liverpool ambassador, Fowler made a brief appearance in Melbourne this week at an event hosted by Carlsberg to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Reds' 'Miracle Of Istanbul' UEFA Champions League triumph. "I love being part of Liverpool," Fowler said. "I've been blessed with playing with Liverpool for a lot of years and now travelling the world as an ambassador. "You get to spend a lot of quality time with supporters of the football club and I love it."
West Australian
2 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
'God' keen to reignite managerial career in ALM
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has declared an interest in reigniting his managerial career in Australia despite a bitter falling out with Brisbane five years ago. Fowler, 50, spent just over a year in charge of the Roar and took legal action against the A-League Men club at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic over what he claimed was his unfair dismissal. FIFA eventually ordered Brisbane to pay damages to Fowler, ruling his contract was terminated without just cause during the competition's 2020 shutdown period. The man known as 'God' on Merseyside has since held head coaching positions in India and Saudi Arabia, and is eager to give management another crack. "I love the game and I feel as though I've got a lot to give," Fowler said in Melbourne on Tuesday. "I spent many years doing all my coaching badges and all the correct badges that you need to go represent football clubs. "There will be an opportunity for me to travel overseas again and if it's in Australia, brilliant. If it's not, then I'll go somewhere else. "But I love being involved in football and being a part of a football club, and fingers crossed it's soon." Fowler was one of the biggest names to play in the A-League, spending one season each at North Queensland Fury and Perth Glory from 2009-2011. The former England striker, who had only previously played club football in the UK, scored 18 goals in 54 ALM appearances. Fowler clarified he would only return to Australia if the "right opportunity" presented, and suggested time was healing his wounds from the Brisbane fallout. "I won my case against them and wasn't happy with the way I was treated at the end, but it is what it is," Fowler said. "I understand a lot of what happened was because sponsors were pulling out of the league. "I loved my time here and that little bit probably dampened my love of Australia. "But if I get an opportunity to come over and it's the right opportunity, then I'm all for it." Fowler still keeps tabs on the ALM, including Melbourne City's tense 1-0 win over arch-rivals Melbourne Victory in last week's grand final. "I watched the game and I enjoyed it. Melbourne Victory were probably unlucky," Fowler said. "(City's) performance wasn't great but no one really remembers that. You remember the result." A current Liverpool ambassador, Fowler made a brief appearance in Melbourne this week at an event hosted by Carlsberg to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Reds' 'Miracle Of Istanbul' UEFA Champions League triumph. "I love being part of Liverpool," Fowler said. "I've been blessed with playing with Liverpool for a lot of years and now travelling the world as an ambassador. "You get to spend a lot of quality time with supporters of the football club and I love it."
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- General
- The Advertiser
Bombers star desperate to take on Blues at MCG
Essendon star Darcy Parish is itching to make his long-awaited comeback in the AFL crunch clash with Carlton but still needs the final tick of approval. Parish has endured a wretched run with injuries in recent seasons and is yet to play a senior game this year. The 27-year-old has been hampered by ongoing back and calf issues in a difficult start to 2025. But he has eased into a comeback in two VFL matches on limited minutes and feels ready to be thrust back into AFL action against the Blues at the MCG on Sunday night. "It's obviously been a frustrating start to the year for myself but I've played the last couple of weeks and managed to get through," Parish said. "I've been grateful and had real fun and enjoyment out there the last few weeks and now it's up to Scotty (coach Brad Scott). "Hopefully he picks me for this weekend's clash and I can't wait to get back out there with the boys. "There's no better place to play than the MCG with a full crowd there and I'm itching to get out there again." Parish has played just 46 of a possible 78 games since his career-best 2021 season, and the Bombers have taken a conservative approach with the gun midfielder's rehabilitation. "I've been knocking (on Scott's door) for the past couple of weeks and he's been itching to get me back out there," Parish said. "But the medical guys have had a real plan in place to manage my minutes and give me the best opportunity to perform and stay out there injury-free for the rest of the year. "We've stuck fat with that and I've been progressing really well and hopefully this week's the week to get back out there." Parish has been ever-present on a growing Essendon injury list this year, with the Bombers (6-4) facing significant obstacles in their bid to snap the club's long finals win drought. Sam Draper, Kyle Langford and Ben McKay are among the raft of key position players who have been sidelined. "We've been really unlucky with injuries - and key injuries as well - in the last few years and especially this year," Parish said. "We've had a lot of young guys step up and play their roles, which has been really exciting for the club. "It's the next-man-up mentality at the moment and we're all trying to do it together." A keen Liverpool supporter, Parish attended a 20-year anniversary celebration of the famous English club's 'Miracle Of Istanbul' UEFA Champions League victory thrown by Carlsberg in Melbourne on Tuesday night. Essendon star Darcy Parish is itching to make his long-awaited comeback in the AFL crunch clash with Carlton but still needs the final tick of approval. Parish has endured a wretched run with injuries in recent seasons and is yet to play a senior game this year. The 27-year-old has been hampered by ongoing back and calf issues in a difficult start to 2025. But he has eased into a comeback in two VFL matches on limited minutes and feels ready to be thrust back into AFL action against the Blues at the MCG on Sunday night. "It's obviously been a frustrating start to the year for myself but I've played the last couple of weeks and managed to get through," Parish said. "I've been grateful and had real fun and enjoyment out there the last few weeks and now it's up to Scotty (coach Brad Scott). "Hopefully he picks me for this weekend's clash and I can't wait to get back out there with the boys. "There's no better place to play than the MCG with a full crowd there and I'm itching to get out there again." Parish has played just 46 of a possible 78 games since his career-best 2021 season, and the Bombers have taken a conservative approach with the gun midfielder's rehabilitation. "I've been knocking (on Scott's door) for the past couple of weeks and he's been itching to get me back out there," Parish said. "But the medical guys have had a real plan in place to manage my minutes and give me the best opportunity to perform and stay out there injury-free for the rest of the year. "We've stuck fat with that and I've been progressing really well and hopefully this week's the week to get back out there." Parish has been ever-present on a growing Essendon injury list this year, with the Bombers (6-4) facing significant obstacles in their bid to snap the club's long finals win drought. Sam Draper, Kyle Langford and Ben McKay are among the raft of key position players who have been sidelined. "We've been really unlucky with injuries - and key injuries as well - in the last few years and especially this year," Parish said. "We've had a lot of young guys step up and play their roles, which has been really exciting for the club. "It's the next-man-up mentality at the moment and we're all trying to do it together." A keen Liverpool supporter, Parish attended a 20-year anniversary celebration of the famous English club's 'Miracle Of Istanbul' UEFA Champions League victory thrown by Carlsberg in Melbourne on Tuesday night. Essendon star Darcy Parish is itching to make his long-awaited comeback in the AFL crunch clash with Carlton but still needs the final tick of approval. Parish has endured a wretched run with injuries in recent seasons and is yet to play a senior game this year. The 27-year-old has been hampered by ongoing back and calf issues in a difficult start to 2025. But he has eased into a comeback in two VFL matches on limited minutes and feels ready to be thrust back into AFL action against the Blues at the MCG on Sunday night. "It's obviously been a frustrating start to the year for myself but I've played the last couple of weeks and managed to get through," Parish said. "I've been grateful and had real fun and enjoyment out there the last few weeks and now it's up to Scotty (coach Brad Scott). "Hopefully he picks me for this weekend's clash and I can't wait to get back out there with the boys. "There's no better place to play than the MCG with a full crowd there and I'm itching to get out there again." Parish has played just 46 of a possible 78 games since his career-best 2021 season, and the Bombers have taken a conservative approach with the gun midfielder's rehabilitation. "I've been knocking (on Scott's door) for the past couple of weeks and he's been itching to get me back out there," Parish said. "But the medical guys have had a real plan in place to manage my minutes and give me the best opportunity to perform and stay out there injury-free for the rest of the year. "We've stuck fat with that and I've been progressing really well and hopefully this week's the week to get back out there." Parish has been ever-present on a growing Essendon injury list this year, with the Bombers (6-4) facing significant obstacles in their bid to snap the club's long finals win drought. Sam Draper, Kyle Langford and Ben McKay are among the raft of key position players who have been sidelined. "We've been really unlucky with injuries - and key injuries as well - in the last few years and especially this year," Parish said. "We've had a lot of young guys step up and play their roles, which has been really exciting for the club. "It's the next-man-up mentality at the moment and we're all trying to do it together." A keen Liverpool supporter, Parish attended a 20-year anniversary celebration of the famous English club's 'Miracle Of Istanbul' UEFA Champions League victory thrown by Carlsberg in Melbourne on Tuesday night.
West Australian
3 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Bombers star desperate to take on Blues at MCG
Essendon star Darcy Parish is itching to make his long-awaited comeback in the AFL crunch clash with Carlton but still needs the final tick of approval. Parish has endured a wretched run with injuries in recent seasons and is yet to play a senior game this year. The 27-year-old has been hampered by ongoing back and calf issues in a difficult start to 2025. But he has eased into a comeback in two VFL matches on limited minutes and feels ready to be thrust back into AFL action against the Blues at the MCG on Sunday night. "It's obviously been a frustrating start to the year for myself but I've played the last couple of weeks and managed to get through," Parish said. "I've been grateful and had real fun and enjoyment out there the last few weeks and now it's up to Scotty (coach Brad Scott). "Hopefully he picks me for this weekend's clash and I can't wait to get back out there with the boys. "There's no better place to play than the MCG with a full crowd there and I'm itching to get out there again." Parish has played just 46 of a possible 78 games since his career-best 2021 season, and the Bombers have taken a conservative approach with the gun midfielder's rehabilitation. "I've been knocking (on Scott's door) for the past couple of weeks and he's been itching to get me back out there," Parish said. "But the medical guys have had a real plan in place to manage my minutes and give me the best opportunity to perform and stay out there injury-free for the rest of the year. "We've stuck fat with that and I've been progressing really well and hopefully this week's the week to get back out there." Parish has been ever-present on a growing Essendon injury list this year, with the Bombers (6-4) facing significant obstacles in their bid to snap the club's long finals win drought. Sam Draper, Kyle Langford and Ben McKay are among the raft of key position players who have been sidelined. "We've been really unlucky with injuries - and key injuries as well - in the last few years and especially this year," Parish said. "We've had a lot of young guys step up and play their roles, which has been really exciting for the club. "It's the next-man-up mentality at the moment and we're all trying to do it together." A keen Liverpool supporter, Parish attended a 20-year anniversary celebration of the famous English club's 'Miracle Of Istanbul' UEFA Champions League victory thrown by Carlsberg in Melbourne on Tuesday night.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Bombers star desperate to take on Blues at MCG
Essendon star Darcy Parish is itching to make his long-awaited comeback in the AFL crunch clash with Carlton but still needs the final tick of approval. Parish has endured a wretched run with injuries in recent seasons and is yet to play a senior game this year. The 27-year-old has been hampered by ongoing back and calf issues in a difficult start to 2025. But he has eased into a comeback in two VFL matches on limited minutes and feels ready to be thrust back into AFL action against the Blues at the MCG on Sunday night. "It's obviously been a frustrating start to the year for myself but I've played the last couple of weeks and managed to get through," Parish said. "I've been grateful and had real fun and enjoyment out there the last few weeks and now it's up to Scotty (coach Brad Scott). "Hopefully he picks me for this weekend's clash and I can't wait to get back out there with the boys. "There's no better place to play than the MCG with a full crowd there and I'm itching to get out there again." Parish has played just 46 of a possible 78 games since his career-best 2021 season, and the Bombers have taken a conservative approach with the gun midfielder's rehabilitation. "I've been knocking (on Scott's door) for the past couple of weeks and he's been itching to get me back out there," Parish said. "But the medical guys have had a real plan in place to manage my minutes and give me the best opportunity to perform and stay out there injury-free for the rest of the year. "We've stuck fat with that and I've been progressing really well and hopefully this week's the week to get back out there." Parish has been ever-present on a growing Essendon injury list this year, with the Bombers (6-4) facing significant obstacles in their bid to snap the club's long finals win drought. Sam Draper, Kyle Langford and Ben McKay are among the raft of key position players who have been sidelined. "We've been really unlucky with injuries - and key injuries as well - in the last few years and especially this year," Parish said. "We've had a lot of young guys step up and play their roles, which has been really exciting for the club. "It's the next-man-up mentality at the moment and we're all trying to do it together." A keen Liverpool supporter, Parish attended a 20-year anniversary celebration of the famous English club's 'Miracle Of Istanbul' UEFA Champions League victory thrown by Carlsberg in Melbourne on Tuesday night.
