By Press Association
Published: 06:48 BST, 23 April 2019 | Updated: 06:48 BST, 23 April 2019
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Robbie Fowler has been named head coach of A-League side Brisbane Roar in his first major managerial role.
The former Liverpool striker has agreed to a two-year contract and will take charge of the Australian team from the start of the 2019 season.
The 44-year-old has previously played in the league for North Queensland Fury and Perth Glory between 2009 and 2011 and said he was happy to be returning Down Under.
Robbie Fowler has been named head coach of A-League team Brisbane Roar for next season
Liverpool legend Fowler has signed a two-year deal with the A-League strugglers
Fowlerhad the boots on recently - playing in the Liverpool Legends match against AC Milan
'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,' he said in a statement on the club's website.
'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.'
Fowler's playing career ended in 2012 and he has held one other managerial position when he was appointed player-manager of Thai club Muangthong
