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Thursday, 26 December 2013
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Brendan Rodgers says Liverpool will play an “aggressive, attacking game” when they face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday afternoon.
The Reds go into the Boxing Day fixture schedule top of the Premier League, with City a point behind in third. Liverpool will most likely need a win to be top of the table by the end of the day’s full fixture schedule.
Like Liverpool, City are in fine free-scoring form of their own, with an immaculate home record this season of eight wins from eight games.
City are the only team in the league to have scored more goals than Liverpool this season—netting 51 times, compared to the Reds’ 42 goals.
Ahead of the trip to Manchester, Rodgers told the club’s official website, “Our idea is to play an aggressive, attacking game – and that is how they play also.
“We’ll take big confidence into the game because in the two games last season, we were the better side and didn’t get the results to match the performance level because we made mistakes in the games that cost us.
“We know it’s a big task, they’ve beaten a lot of good teams this year, but we have the confidence and belief we can go anywhere and, with the nature of our game, hopefully we can go and put in a good performance.
“The game is based around confidence and if you’re confident, you have a greater chance of succeeding – that’s everything.”
Liverpool will be without full-back Jon Flanagan after the youngster aggravated a hamstring injury during the Reds’ 3-1 win over Cardiff on Saturday.
Meanwhile, captain Steven Gerrard has dismissed any ideas that Liverpool are in a title race this early in the season.
He told Sky Sports, “We are title contenders and in the title race if we’re in the title race with 10 games to go. I don’t get carried away, change targets or raise expectations around this city just because we’ve started the season very strongly and we’re in amongst it in November and December.
“To be in a title race, you’ve got to be there when there are 10 games to go with a realistic challenge of winning it. But I do have confidence and belief in my teammates that we’re capable of surprising a few people this season.”
Manchester City vs Liverpool gets underway at 5.30pm on Thursday, 26th December 2013—live on BT Sport 1. Read our full match preview here.
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Brendan Rodgers outlines Liverpool’s game plan against Man City
Brendan Rodgers says Liverpool will play an “aggressive, attacking game” when they face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday afternoon.
The Reds go into the Boxing Day fixture schedule top of the Premier League, with City a point behind in third. Liverpool will most likely need a win to be top of the table by the end of the day’s full fixture schedule.
Like Liverpool, City are in fine free-scoring form of their own, with an immaculate home record this season of eight wins from eight games.
City are the only team in the league to have scored more goals than Liverpool this season—netting 51 times, compared to the Reds’ 42 goals.
Ahead of the trip to Manchester, Rodgers told the club’s official website, “Our idea is to play an aggressive, attacking game – and that is how they play also.
“We’ll take big confidence into the game because in the two games last season, we were the better side and didn’t get the results to match the performance level because we made mistakes in the games that cost us.
“We know it’s a big task, they’ve beaten a lot of good teams this year, but we have the confidence and belief we can go anywhere and, with the nature of our game, hopefully we can go and put in a good performance.
“The game is based around confidence and if you’re confident, you have a greater chance of succeeding – that’s everything.”
Liverpool will be without full-back Jon Flanagan after the youngster aggravated a hamstring injury during the Reds’ 3-1 win over Cardiff on Saturday.
Meanwhile, captain Steven Gerrard has dismissed any ideas that Liverpool are in a title race this early in the season.
He told Sky Sports, “We are title contenders and in the title race if we’re in the title race with 10 games to go. I don’t get carried away, change targets or raise expectations around this city just because we’ve started the season very strongly and we’re in amongst it in November and December.
“To be in a title race, you’ve got to be there when there are 10 games to go with a realistic challenge of winning it. But I do have confidence and belief in my teammates that we’re capable of surprising a few people this season.”
Manchester City vs Liverpool gets underway at 5.30pm on Thursday, 26th December 2013—live on BT Sport 1. Read our full match preview here.
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With news that Jon Flanagan will be out for several weeks with a hamstring injury, Jack Lusby analyses at how much Liverpool will miss the young left-back.
When Jon Flanagan was confirmed to be suffering a hamstring injury, with a lay-off of several weeks projected, the sound of a multitude of Scouse fingers desperately crossing highlighted the rise in stock for the young full-back.
Without wanting to magnify the humble talents of the player, it is pertinent to look at how one so recently undervalued has now become an established first-team component.
Filling the void left by the injured Jose Enrique and the monumentally inept Aly Cissokho, Flanagan has grown into the left-back role.
His passing accuracy since his introduction averages at 83%, in keeping with the rest of Liverpool’s regular starters.
Furthermore his average of 6 defensive actions per game is comparable with that of Glen Johnson.
Both suggest that Flanagan is comfortable in his role in the side.
To signify his growing importance, the decision to remove the local-lad with a third of the game to go against Cardiff City concords with theories that Rodgers was taking his foot off the gas, with the game already won and a heavy schedule ahead.
Overall the team performance was affected, with the defensive balance offset by the introduction of a shaky Martin Kelly.
So, why is Jon Flanagan now so important to Brendan Rodgers and Liverpool?
Inspiration
Firstly, Flanagan can be seen as an inspiration within the club for several factors.
With a wealth of quality in the full-back areas within Liverpool’s well-established youth academy, players such as Kelly and Brad Smith can look to Flanagan as a symbol of hope when evaluating their place in the squad.
Smith, a natural left-back currently impressing for Liverpool’s under-21 side, has recently been called up to train at Melwood with the first team.
Flanagan would be an inspiration for the aspiring defender. With Liverpool’s current left-back making the same step in recent years, Smith will have an eye on a first-team berth in the months to come – perhaps in January’s FA Cup Third Round tie with Oldham.
Furthermore, Flanagan represents a symbol of redemption.
With Rodgers a firm advocate of linking training performance and team selection, Flanagan is akin to Martin Skrtel, Joe Allen, and Jordan Henderson in forcing his way into the manager’s plans.
Flanagan’s emergence demonstrates the fruits of hard work: an inspiration for both the young hopefuls and the abject castaways.
Camaraderie
As well as an inspiration, Flanagan serves as a symbol of the immense camaraderie at the heart of Liverpool’s fine 2013/14 season so far – most clearly in the 5-0 win at home to Spurs.
When the 20-year-old connected to send a sweet effort in off the crossbar and past the flailing Hugo Lloris, the look of sheer joy that erupted on his and his team-mates faces was a clear representation of an astounding team spirit.
This team spirit, and Flanagan’s part in it, was testified by the post-match thoughts of Liverpool’s stand-in captain, Luis Suarez.
“The most important thing was the performance of the team…when Flanno scored, it was a happy moment for us.”
Suarez echoed the feelings of all involved with the club. Flanagan’s goal, his change in fortune, and what he means to Liverpool, is important in displaying the camaraderie instilled by the thorough Rodgers.
Roots
Running deeper than in today’s current squad, Flanagan’s rise implies the importance of home-grown talent as mainstays in the Liverpool first team.
In Gary Neville’s autobiography, Red, the former Manchester United full-back stresses the key to his breakthrough into United’s first-team was an unfaltering determination and consistent hard work.
The same can be said of Flanagan.
Much like United’s successful class of ’92, many of Liverpool’s most important players throughout its history have been players with their roots anchored in the Mersey.
Not to equate Flanagan to the talents of Gary Neville just yet, but the dogged determination of the player stems from an unbreakable loyalty to the club that can only come from such ties.
Comparison
The young Englishman is worth more than mere symbolic merit, however.
Credit: Squawka.com
Comparing Flanagan with similarly-aged full-backs competing in the Premier League, it is possible to analyse his defensive strengths and weaknesses.
Within this statistical comparison graphic, supplied by Squakwa, it is possible to compare Flanagan with Swansea’s Ben Davies, Arsenal’s Carl Jenkinson, and Southampton’s Luke Shaw and Nathaniel Clyne.
His averages in take-ons and headed duals won, both 55%, dwarf the efforts of the others. His success in take-ons is particularly impressive compared to Davies who plays in a similar attack-minded outfit at Swansea.
However, his average of tackles won, at 42% the lowest of the group, and the high number of fouls committed compared to his low number of games played – 9 in 7 – suggests that Flanagan has work to do on his tackling.
This may be a side-effect of his being deployed at left-back despite being a natural right-footer.
Liverpool alumni Rob Jones told 5Times.co in a piece about Flanagan that “People presume it must be a fairly easy transition as a full back to play on the right and the left but it’s not, it can be like doing things in reverse and as a right-footer you prefer to tackle with your right foot so the things you do naturally need a little bit of thought.”
Jones’ words expose the problems Flanagan is attempting to overcome playing in an unfamiliar position.
Overall, statistical analysis suggests that whilst Flanagan has his defensive frailties, he is holding his own when compared to full-backs of a similar age.
What does the future hold for Flanagan?
To take a pragmatic view on the subject, Flanagan isn’t likely to remain Liverpool’s first-choice left-back on the return of the more established Enrique – for the short-term, at least.
This may leave Flanagan again in the backseat, but having left a lasting impression on Brendan Rodgers.
The Northern Irishman remains integral to the future of his young full-back.
Therefore whether a carefully measured loan move is on the cards, or a prolonged place in his starting XI is indeed the case, Jon Flanagan has a bright future at the club.
With Flanagan and Enrique both now out injured, who is the ideal replacement?
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The Importance of Jon Flanagan to Liverpool
With news that Jon Flanagan will be out for several weeks with a hamstring injury, Jack Lusby analyses at how much Liverpool will miss the young left-back.
When Jon Flanagan was confirmed to be suffering a hamstring injury, with a lay-off of several weeks projected, the sound of a multitude of Scouse fingers desperately crossing highlighted the rise in stock for the young full-back.
Without wanting to magnify the humble talents of the player, it is pertinent to look at how one so recently undervalued has now become an established first-team component.
Filling the void left by the injured Jose Enrique and the monumentally inept Aly Cissokho, Flanagan has grown into the left-back role.
His passing accuracy since his introduction averages at 83%, in keeping with the rest of Liverpool’s regular starters.
Furthermore his average of 6 defensive actions per game is comparable with that of Glen Johnson.
Both suggest that Flanagan is comfortable in his role in the side.
To signify his growing importance, the decision to remove the local-lad with a third of the game to go against Cardiff City concords with theories that Rodgers was taking his foot off the gas, with the game already won and a heavy schedule ahead.
Overall the team performance was affected, with the defensive balance offset by the introduction of a shaky Martin Kelly.
So, why is Jon Flanagan now so important to Brendan Rodgers and Liverpool?
Inspiration
Firstly, Flanagan can be seen as an inspiration within the club for several factors.
With a wealth of quality in the full-back areas within Liverpool’s well-established youth academy, players such as Kelly and Brad Smith can look to Flanagan as a symbol of hope when evaluating their place in the squad.
Smith, a natural left-back currently impressing for Liverpool’s under-21 side, has recently been called up to train at Melwood with the first team.
Flanagan would be an inspiration for the aspiring defender. With Liverpool’s current left-back making the same step in recent years, Smith will have an eye on a first-team berth in the months to come – perhaps in January’s FA Cup Third Round tie with Oldham.
Furthermore, Flanagan represents a symbol of redemption.
With Rodgers a firm advocate of linking training performance and team selection, Flanagan is akin to Martin Skrtel, Joe Allen, and Jordan Henderson in forcing his way into the manager’s plans.
Flanagan’s emergence demonstrates the fruits of hard work: an inspiration for both the young hopefuls and the abject castaways.
Camaraderie
As well as an inspiration, Flanagan serves as a symbol of the immense camaraderie at the heart of Liverpool’s fine 2013/14 season so far – most clearly in the 5-0 win at home to Spurs.
When the 20-year-old connected to send a sweet effort in off the crossbar and past the flailing Hugo Lloris, the look of sheer joy that erupted on his and his team-mates faces was a clear representation of an astounding team spirit.
This team spirit, and Flanagan’s part in it, was testified by the post-match thoughts of Liverpool’s stand-in captain, Luis Suarez.
“The most important thing was the performance of the team…when Flanno scored, it was a happy moment for us.”
Suarez echoed the feelings of all involved with the club. Flanagan’s goal, his change in fortune, and what he means to Liverpool, is important in displaying the camaraderie instilled by the thorough Rodgers.
Roots
Running deeper than in today’s current squad, Flanagan’s rise implies the importance of home-grown talent as mainstays in the Liverpool first team.
In Gary Neville’s autobiography, Red, the former Manchester United full-back stresses the key to his breakthrough into United’s first-team was an unfaltering determination and consistent hard work.
The same can be said of Flanagan.
Much like United’s successful class of ’92, many of Liverpool’s most important players throughout its history have been players with their roots anchored in the Mersey.
Not to equate Flanagan to the talents of Gary Neville just yet, but the dogged determination of the player stems from an unbreakable loyalty to the club that can only come from such ties.
Comparison
The young Englishman is worth more than mere symbolic merit, however.
Credit: Squawka.com
Comparing Flanagan with similarly-aged full-backs competing in the Premier League, it is possible to analyse his defensive strengths and weaknesses.
Within this statistical comparison graphic, supplied by Squakwa, it is possible to compare Flanagan with Swansea’s Ben Davies, Arsenal’s Carl Jenkinson, and Southampton’s Luke Shaw and Nathaniel Clyne.
His averages in take-ons and headed duals won, both 55%, dwarf the efforts of the others. His success in take-ons is particularly impressive compared to Davies who plays in a similar attack-minded outfit at Swansea.
However, his average of tackles won, at 42% the lowest of the group, and the high number of fouls committed compared to his low number of games played – 9 in 7 – suggests that Flanagan has work to do on his tackling.
This may be a side-effect of his being deployed at left-back despite being a natural right-footer.
Liverpool alumni Rob Jones told 5Times.co in a piece about Flanagan that “People presume it must be a fairly easy transition as a full back to play on the right and the left but it’s not, it can be like doing things in reverse and as a right-footer you prefer to tackle with your right foot so the things you do naturally need a little bit of thought.”
Jones’ words expose the problems Flanagan is attempting to overcome playing in an unfamiliar position.
Overall, statistical analysis suggests that whilst Flanagan has his defensive frailties, he is holding his own when compared to full-backs of a similar age.
What does the future hold for Flanagan?
To take a pragmatic view on the subject, Flanagan isn’t likely to remain Liverpool’s first-choice left-back on the return of the more established Enrique – for the short-term, at least.
This may leave Flanagan again in the backseat, but having left a lasting impression on Brendan Rodgers.
The Northern Irishman remains integral to the future of his young full-back.
Therefore whether a carefully measured loan move is on the cards, or a prolonged place in his starting XI is indeed the case, Jon Flanagan has a bright future at the club.
With Flanagan and Enrique both now out injured, who is the ideal replacement?
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Liverpool have been dealt a blow with the news that left-back Jon Flanagan faces several weeks on the sidelines through injury.
The Reds travel to Manchester City on Thursday for arguably their biggest test of the season, and the absence of in-form Flanagan will come as a blow.
The 20-year-old picked up a hamstring strain shortly before the Reds’ 3-1 victory over Cardiff City at Anfield on Saturday and aggravated it during the game, according to the Liverpool Echo, will miss the rest of Liverpool’s festive fixture schedule.
That means the games away to Man City and Chelsea, before the home clash against Hull City on New Year’s Day—and probably the FA Cup 3rd Round tie at home to Oldham Athletic on Sunday, January 5th.
Flanagan had started the previous six games for Liverpool with some solid performances on the left side of the Reds’ defence.
Manager Brendan Rodgers broke the news in the Echo:
Jon had a tight hamstring going into the game against Cardiff last weekend and as it got worse we had to take him off.
It looks like he will be out for a number of weeks with a strain. It’s a blow because Jon has been brilliant for us since he came into the side.
It leaves me with 17 players going into the busiest schedule of the season. That’s not ideal but it gives a chance for players who have been on the outside to come in and contribute.
In the absence of Flanagan, Glen Johnson could be used at left-back, with Martin Kelly—only just back from a long-term injury himself at right-back.
Kolo Toure, Aly Cissokho and Daniel Agger are other defensive options for Rodgers as he looks to put out a strong side against City at the Etihad on Boxing Day.
Manchester City vs Liverpool gets underway at 5.30pm and it’s live on BT Sport. Read our full match preview here.
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Jon Flanagan ruled out for Liverpool for several weeks
Liverpool have been dealt a blow with the news that left-back Jon Flanagan faces several weeks on the sidelines through injury.
The Reds travel to Manchester City on Thursday for arguably their biggest test of the season, and the absence of in-form Flanagan will come as a blow.
The 20-year-old picked up a hamstring strain shortly before the Reds’ 3-1 victory over Cardiff City at Anfield on Saturday and aggravated it during the game, according to the Liverpool Echo, will miss the rest of Liverpool’s festive fixture schedule.
That means the games away to Man City and Chelsea, before the home clash against Hull City on New Year’s Day—and probably the FA Cup 3rd Round tie at home to Oldham Athletic on Sunday, January 5th.
Flanagan had started the previous six games for Liverpool with some solid performances on the left side of the Reds’ defence.
Manager Brendan Rodgers broke the news in the Echo:
Jon had a tight hamstring going into the game against Cardiff last weekend and as it got worse we had to take him off.
It looks like he will be out for a number of weeks with a strain. It’s a blow because Jon has been brilliant for us since he came into the side.
It leaves me with 17 players going into the busiest schedule of the season. That’s not ideal but it gives a chance for players who have been on the outside to come in and contribute.
In the absence of Flanagan, Glen Johnson could be used at left-back, with Martin Kelly—only just back from a long-term injury himself at right-back.
Kolo Toure, Aly Cissokho and Daniel Agger are other defensive options for Rodgers as he looks to put out a strong side against City at the Etihad on Boxing Day.
Manchester City vs Liverpool gets underway at 5.30pm and it’s live on BT Sport. Read our full match preview here.
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Pemilik kelab Liverpool FC,yakni FSG sudah pun menawarkan kontrak lanjutan buat pengurus Brendan Rodgers.
Baki kontrak BR hanya berbaki 12 bulan sahaja lagi.Di beritakan kontrak baharu ini sekitar 2 kita setahun.Tempoh kontrak lanjutan sahaja belum diketahui.
Ini adalah untuk mengelakkan BR disambar kelab lain.Tottenham Hotspur adalah salah satu kelab dilaporkan berminat untuk mendapatkan khidmat BR,bila kontrak pengurus sementara mereka Tim Sherwood tamat kelak.
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Pemilik kelab Liverpool FC,yakni FSG sudah pun menawarkan kontrak lanjutan buat pengurus Brendan Rodgers.
Baki kontrak BR hanya berbaki 12 bulan sahaja lagi.Di beritakan kontrak baharu ini sekitar 2 kita setahun.Tempoh kontrak lanjutan sahaja belum diketahui.
Ini adalah untuk mengelakkan BR disambar kelab lain.Tottenham Hotspur adalah salah satu kelab dilaporkan berminat untuk mendapatkan khidmat BR,bila kontrak pengurus sementara mereka Tim Sherwood tamat kelak.
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"Dalam masa saya menjadi pengurus Liverpool kami telah bermain di Etihad Stadium dua kali dan kami menjadi pasukan terbaik di dalam kedua-dua perlawanan. Kita perlu mengambil keadaan itu untuk di bawa di dalam perlawanan kali ini"
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Aaron Cutler profiles one of Liverpool’s all-time greats, God himself.
Every kid needs a hero, someone to inspire, imitate and idolise. For myself and thousands of other Liverpool supporters who grew up in the 90s that man was Robbie Fowler. On the surface The Toxteth Terror was an exceptional striker, probably the best finisher this country has ever produced. But to us he was so much more. To us he was a kindred spirit, a direct link between The Kop and the first team. To us he was God.
I began watching my beloved Liverpool at the start of 1996/97 season, shortly after an FA Cup Final defeat to Manchester United. I had just turned seven years old and found myself drawn to the game and team my father obsessed over. A lifelong red, my dad did not hesitate to indoctrinate me. One of my earliest memories is previewing a home game with Arsenal and him allaying any doubts I had about the result by promising they could not handle Fowler.
Ironically Robbie failed to the score that evening, his great mate Steve McManaman instead helping himself to a double. Nevertheless the confidence Fowler bred stuck with me and I soon realised why he was held in such high esteem. That year he plundered 31 goals, the third successive season he had recorded 30 plus. He also notched his 100th strike for the club in a 5-1 trouncing of Middlesbrough, in which he scored four. That master class in finishing meant he reached the landmark one game quicker than Ian Rush, testament to his early brilliance.
To an impressionable kid who had quickly become obsessed with all things LFC, he was all-powerful. Not a game would pass; it seemed, without Fowler helping himself to yet another goal. It became standard practice. One of the most memorable that season came in another 4-3 epic against Newcastle, where he leapt above Phillip Albert and Steve Watson to head a 90th minute winner. The hero of the hour, yet again.
Inspired I soon found myself copying his every move. His name and number decorated both kits, I wore Puma King Boots that matched his, at one point I even donned a plaster across my nose!
I also began to appreciate the special bond Fowler held with Liverpool supporters. Though too young to properly understand the significance of his shirt in support of sacked Dockers, I knew it was symbolic, a sign of unity. There was a reason, beyond his talent alone, that he received the heartiest cheers whenever that first X1 was announced.
The fans identified with him, realising he was cut from the same cloth – only living their dreams. He was also mischievous … dropping his shorts in celebration, name dropping Gary Neville when asked about things he loathed … devilish yet harmless behaviour in which our support joyfully revelled.
Liverpool finished fourth that season and were mounting a title charge the following year when disaster struck in February. Fowler sustained knee ligament damage in the 90th minute of the Merseyside Derby at Anfield after colliding with Toffees keeper Thomas Mhyre. Not only would he miss that summer’s World Cup but a gut-wrenching seven months of football. A defining moment, many argue things were never quite the same.
During his absence Michael Owen took the world by storm and became the latest wonder kid on the bloc. No longer golden boy, Robbie endured an arduous road back to competitive action and public reckoning.
Finally recovered he scored twice on his comeback against Charlton the following September and added another 16 before the season’s end. In spite of this people began to question his general fitness and whether injury had robbed him of that razor sharpness. The looming departure of Roy Evans also brought-about a changing of the guard and a break-up of the ‘Spice Boy’ culture to which Fowler was integral.
Controversy too plagued the 24 year old during this period, when high profile fall-outs with Graeme Le Saux and Everton supporters bought successive suspensions. To the dismay/confusion of many, such events only served to endear Fowler further to his public. Enacting a snorting celebration at the Anfield Road End was provocative yes but also a sweet riposte to those who had cruelly attempted to besmirch his reputation. God was far from holy and we loved that. Too many footballers had adopted a boring, calculated, almost generic image with no hint of personality (Shearer, Owen anyone?). Fowler was the total opposite. A proud scaly-wag he refused to revert to type.
Such unruliness bewildered the incoming Gerard Houllier, who took it upon himself to oust Fowler from his throne. Journalists were asked to write critical pieces, photos were staged to suggest disobedience in a smear campaign. The Frenchman resented his striker’s status, knowing such popularity made him untouchable come a planned clear-out.
Robbie was again sidelined through injury for much of the 1999/00 campaign, featuring just 14 times. Upon his return to fitness Emile Heskey had been signed and the darling of The Kop was blatantly relegated to third choice striker.
Despite the club accepting bids from Aston Villa and Chelsea he stuck around and fought for his place, withstanding some rough treatment from Houllier along the way. It proved the correct decision as a trophy-laden season lie ahead in 2000/01.
Fowler captained the Reds to Worthington Cup glory that February, scoring a spectacular half-volley and earning Man of the Match in the process. He also came off the bench as Arsenal were beaten in the FA Cup final and scored a terrific solo goal in a pulsating UEFA Cup defeat of Alaves. With a remarkable cup treble secured, only a Champions League berth remained; something that could be won or lost away at Charlton on the final day of the season. A jaded Liverpool were completely outplayed for the opening 45 minutes, only for their number 9 to turn the game with both a superb overhead kick and sweeping finish. Classic Fowler.
Still controversy reigned. A well publicised row with assistant manager Phil Thompson saw Growler exiled for two weeks at the beginning of the following campaign, again calling his future into question. Once recalled he notched an awesome hat-trick away at Leicester in October but was sold little over a month later. Leeds had stumped-up £11m for his services and this time, no doubt scarred and beleaguered, Robbie bid farewell.
That proved a bitter blow for swathes of Liverpool fans, some of whom vowed to turn their back on the club in disgust. I am not ashamed to admit I cried. I was 12 years old and the hero of my youth was leaving. I had always gained greater satisfaction from Liverpool winning if Fowler had scored. I could not imagine the club without him. As far as I was concerned he had been forced out and I never forgave Houllier for that.
Contrary to popular belief Fowler fared well at Leeds, pitching 14 goals in 30 games. Sadly, the off-field turmoil that engulfed the club forced a fire-sale and most of the squad’s top earners were sold as damage limitation. By 2003 Robbie had joined Kevin Keegan’s newly promoted Manchester City.
It is fair to say he struggled at Eastlands, both with fitness and form. After a very slow start he showed signs of his former self in the 2004/05 campaign, netting 11 times and being voted in the fans top three players of the year. That year also saw him register his 150th Premier League goal – one of only eight players to reach that milestone. Obvious to all however was a longing for Liverpool, his one true love without whom he was never the same.
Rafa Benitez had since become Reds manager and led the club to Champions League glory in 2005. Fowler was in the crowd that evening and jokingly asked the Spaniard to sign him during the winners after party. Remarkably that dream became a reality seven months on when the Reds were on the lookout for another striker. Handicapped by a lack of funds, Benitez approached City with a view to re-signing the fans favourite on a free transfer.
To everyone’s surprise the deal was put into motion immediately and on January 27 Fowler found himself in a car outside Anfield ready to seal an emotional return. With next to no regard to wages or contract length he out pen to paper that night and returned to his vehicle to let out a scream.
When news broke fans across the world rejoiced at the Second Coming. Banners were unfurled, new shirts printed and pints sunk in celebration. It may seem an unlikely comparison but personally it rivalled Istanbul for the greatest high I’ve felt supporting Liverpool. Fowler was a Liverpool Legend who should never have been allowed to leave. Now he was back at his spiritual home. Some things are just meant to be.
The homecoming itself was a sight to behold, a home game with Birmingham City. Introduced as a 63rd minute substitute the ovation was thunderous, a moment to make the hairs on the back of one’s neck stand to attention. A fairytale return was almost capped with a last-gasp overhead kick only for a linesman to rule offside.
In spite of that disappointment he ended the season in decent form, scoring in three consecutive Premiership games that April. He also scored on the final day of the league season away at Portsmouth to earn a contract extension.
He began the following campaign in the side and with the number 9 rightly adorning his shirt. But before long he fell down the pecking order behind the likes of Dirk Kuyt, Peter Crouch and Craig Bellamy who all vied for starting roles.
Despite this his return of seven strikes in ten starts represented the best goals to game ratio of the four, while his finishing capabilities put them to shame. He may not have been as mobile as his former self but nobody rivalled him when it came to the art of goalscoring. Nobody ever has.
As the 2006/07 season drew to a close it became patently obvious Fowler would not receive another contract. Nevertheless, he was afforded a fitting send-off at home to Charlton on the final day of the league season, ten days before the Reds headed to Athens for another European Cup final. Having been substituted at half-time of his previous farewell (six years before), a 90th minute withdrawal to a standing ovation was more in-keeping with his status. As they did this past May with Jamie Carragher, The Kop stood to a man to applaud one of the few modern day Legends.
Fowler went on to have spells with Cardiff and Blackburn before heading to Asia to play for North Queensland Fury, Perth Glory and Muangthong United. He is still to officially retire but is more likely to be seen in an ambassadorial/punditry role than a playing one these days.
Every kid needs a hero and Robbie Fowler was mine, he still is. With the possible exceptions of Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez he remains the finest player I’ve seen in my time supporting Liverpool. He was the best finisher of his generation, capable of scoring any type of goal from any angle. He was an intelligent footballer, with far more skill than people give him credit for. He developed his game with age, becoming a regular creator of chances as well as a veteran predator. There was both dynamite and magic in those Puma King (and latterly Nike) boots. On his day nobody could live with him, just ask Messers Keown and Bould.
Inexplicably overlooked, he should have led the line for England far more than 27 times but then again Liverpool was always his main priority. And for that we loved him. He was one of us, a local lad with an immense talent. Someone who never forgot his roots or his cheek.
A Scouser, an Icon, a Legend. God.
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Liverpool Cult Hero: Robbie Fowler
Aaron Cutler profiles one of Liverpool’s all-time greats, God himself.
Every kid needs a hero, someone to inspire, imitate and idolise. For myself and thousands of other Liverpool supporters who grew up in the 90s that man was Robbie Fowler. On the surface The Toxteth Terror was an exceptional striker, probably the best finisher this country has ever produced. But to us he was so much more. To us he was a kindred spirit, a direct link between The Kop and the first team. To us he was God.
I began watching my beloved Liverpool at the start of 1996/97 season, shortly after an FA Cup Final defeat to Manchester United. I had just turned seven years old and found myself drawn to the game and team my father obsessed over. A lifelong red, my dad did not hesitate to indoctrinate me. One of my earliest memories is previewing a home game with Arsenal and him allaying any doubts I had about the result by promising they could not handle Fowler.
Ironically Robbie failed to the score that evening, his great mate Steve McManaman instead helping himself to a double. Nevertheless the confidence Fowler bred stuck with me and I soon realised why he was held in such high esteem. That year he plundered 31 goals, the third successive season he had recorded 30 plus. He also notched his 100th strike for the club in a 5-1 trouncing of Middlesbrough, in which he scored four. That master class in finishing meant he reached the landmark one game quicker than Ian Rush, testament to his early brilliance.
To an impressionable kid who had quickly become obsessed with all things LFC, he was all-powerful. Not a game would pass; it seemed, without Fowler helping himself to yet another goal. It became standard practice. One of the most memorable that season came in another 4-3 epic against Newcastle, where he leapt above Phillip Albert and Steve Watson to head a 90th minute winner. The hero of the hour, yet again.
Inspired I soon found myself copying his every move. His name and number decorated both kits, I wore Puma King Boots that matched his, at one point I even donned a plaster across my nose!
I also began to appreciate the special bond Fowler held with Liverpool supporters. Though too young to properly understand the significance of his shirt in support of sacked Dockers, I knew it was symbolic, a sign of unity. There was a reason, beyond his talent alone, that he received the heartiest cheers whenever that first X1 was announced.
The fans identified with him, realising he was cut from the same cloth – only living their dreams. He was also mischievous … dropping his shorts in celebration, name dropping Gary Neville when asked about things he loathed … devilish yet harmless behaviour in which our support joyfully revelled.
Liverpool finished fourth that season and were mounting a title charge the following year when disaster struck in February. Fowler sustained knee ligament damage in the 90th minute of the Merseyside Derby at Anfield after colliding with Toffees keeper Thomas Mhyre. Not only would he miss that summer’s World Cup but a gut-wrenching seven months of football. A defining moment, many argue things were never quite the same.
During his absence Michael Owen took the world by storm and became the latest wonder kid on the bloc. No longer golden boy, Robbie endured an arduous road back to competitive action and public reckoning.
Finally recovered he scored twice on his comeback against Charlton the following September and added another 16 before the season’s end. In spite of this people began to question his general fitness and whether injury had robbed him of that razor sharpness. The looming departure of Roy Evans also brought-about a changing of the guard and a break-up of the ‘Spice Boy’ culture to which Fowler was integral.
Controversy too plagued the 24 year old during this period, when high profile fall-outs with Graeme Le Saux and Everton supporters bought successive suspensions. To the dismay/confusion of many, such events only served to endear Fowler further to his public. Enacting a snorting celebration at the Anfield Road End was provocative yes but also a sweet riposte to those who had cruelly attempted to besmirch his reputation. God was far from holy and we loved that. Too many footballers had adopted a boring, calculated, almost generic image with no hint of personality (Shearer, Owen anyone?). Fowler was the total opposite. A proud scaly-wag he refused to revert to type.
Such unruliness bewildered the incoming Gerard Houllier, who took it upon himself to oust Fowler from his throne. Journalists were asked to write critical pieces, photos were staged to suggest disobedience in a smear campaign. The Frenchman resented his striker’s status, knowing such popularity made him untouchable come a planned clear-out.
Robbie was again sidelined through injury for much of the 1999/00 campaign, featuring just 14 times. Upon his return to fitness Emile Heskey had been signed and the darling of The Kop was blatantly relegated to third choice striker.
Despite the club accepting bids from Aston Villa and Chelsea he stuck around and fought for his place, withstanding some rough treatment from Houllier along the way. It proved the correct decision as a trophy-laden season lie ahead in 2000/01.
Fowler captained the Reds to Worthington Cup glory that February, scoring a spectacular half-volley and earning Man of the Match in the process. He also came off the bench as Arsenal were beaten in the FA Cup final and scored a terrific solo goal in a pulsating UEFA Cup defeat of Alaves. With a remarkable cup treble secured, only a Champions League berth remained; something that could be won or lost away at Charlton on the final day of the season. A jaded Liverpool were completely outplayed for the opening 45 minutes, only for their number 9 to turn the game with both a superb overhead kick and sweeping finish. Classic Fowler.
Still controversy reigned. A well publicised row with assistant manager Phil Thompson saw Growler exiled for two weeks at the beginning of the following campaign, again calling his future into question. Once recalled he notched an awesome hat-trick away at Leicester in October but was sold little over a month later. Leeds had stumped-up £11m for his services and this time, no doubt scarred and beleaguered, Robbie bid farewell.
That proved a bitter blow for swathes of Liverpool fans, some of whom vowed to turn their back on the club in disgust. I am not ashamed to admit I cried. I was 12 years old and the hero of my youth was leaving. I had always gained greater satisfaction from Liverpool winning if Fowler had scored. I could not imagine the club without him. As far as I was concerned he had been forced out and I never forgave Houllier for that.
Contrary to popular belief Fowler fared well at Leeds, pitching 14 goals in 30 games. Sadly, the off-field turmoil that engulfed the club forced a fire-sale and most of the squad’s top earners were sold as damage limitation. By 2003 Robbie had joined Kevin Keegan’s newly promoted Manchester City.
It is fair to say he struggled at Eastlands, both with fitness and form. After a very slow start he showed signs of his former self in the 2004/05 campaign, netting 11 times and being voted in the fans top three players of the year. That year also saw him register his 150th Premier League goal – one of only eight players to reach that milestone. Obvious to all however was a longing for Liverpool, his one true love without whom he was never the same.
Rafa Benitez had since become Reds manager and led the club to Champions League glory in 2005. Fowler was in the crowd that evening and jokingly asked the Spaniard to sign him during the winners after party. Remarkably that dream became a reality seven months on when the Reds were on the lookout for another striker. Handicapped by a lack of funds, Benitez approached City with a view to re-signing the fans favourite on a free transfer.
To everyone’s surprise the deal was put into motion immediately and on January 27 Fowler found himself in a car outside Anfield ready to seal an emotional return. With next to no regard to wages or contract length he out pen to paper that night and returned to his vehicle to let out a scream.
When news broke fans across the world rejoiced at the Second Coming. Banners were unfurled, new shirts printed and pints sunk in celebration. It may seem an unlikely comparison but personally it rivalled Istanbul for the greatest high I’ve felt supporting Liverpool. Fowler was a Liverpool Legend who should never have been allowed to leave. Now he was back at his spiritual home. Some things are just meant to be.
The homecoming itself was a sight to behold, a home game with Birmingham City. Introduced as a 63rd minute substitute the ovation was thunderous, a moment to make the hairs on the back of one’s neck stand to attention. A fairytale return was almost capped with a last-gasp overhead kick only for a linesman to rule offside.
In spite of that disappointment he ended the season in decent form, scoring in three consecutive Premiership games that April. He also scored on the final day of the league season away at Portsmouth to earn a contract extension.
He began the following campaign in the side and with the number 9 rightly adorning his shirt. But before long he fell down the pecking order behind the likes of Dirk Kuyt, Peter Crouch and Craig Bellamy who all vied for starting roles.
Despite this his return of seven strikes in ten starts represented the best goals to game ratio of the four, while his finishing capabilities put them to shame. He may not have been as mobile as his former self but nobody rivalled him when it came to the art of goalscoring. Nobody ever has.
As the 2006/07 season drew to a close it became patently obvious Fowler would not receive another contract. Nevertheless, he was afforded a fitting send-off at home to Charlton on the final day of the league season, ten days before the Reds headed to Athens for another European Cup final. Having been substituted at half-time of his previous farewell (six years before), a 90th minute withdrawal to a standing ovation was more in-keeping with his status. As they did this past May with Jamie Carragher, The Kop stood to a man to applaud one of the few modern day Legends.
Fowler went on to have spells with Cardiff and Blackburn before heading to Asia to play for North Queensland Fury, Perth Glory and Muangthong United. He is still to officially retire but is more likely to be seen in an ambassadorial/punditry role than a playing one these days.
Every kid needs a hero and Robbie Fowler was mine, he still is. With the possible exceptions of Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez he remains the finest player I’ve seen in my time supporting Liverpool. He was the best finisher of his generation, capable of scoring any type of goal from any angle. He was an intelligent footballer, with far more skill than people give him credit for. He developed his game with age, becoming a regular creator of chances as well as a veteran predator. There was both dynamite and magic in those Puma King (and latterly Nike) boots. On his day nobody could live with him, just ask Messers Keown and Bould.
Inexplicably overlooked, he should have led the line for England far more than 27 times but then again Liverpool was always his main priority. And for that we loved him. He was one of us, a local lad with an immense talent. Someone who never forgot his roots or his cheek.
A Scouser, an Icon, a Legend. God.
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