Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler appointed as manager of Al-Qadsiah, a team in the second division of Saudi Arabian football.

Former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler takes charge at Al-Qadsiah FC

In a surprising move, former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler has been named the new manager of Saudi Arabian second-tier side Al-Qadsiah FC. The appointment comes after his previous stint as manager for East Bengal FC in the Indian Super League during the 2020-21 season.

Fowler brings with him a wealth of experience both as a player and coach. After retiring from professional football, he ventured into managing Thai outfit Muangthong United for one season in 2011. Subsequently, he took on the role of managing Australian side Brisbane Roar between 2019 and 2020.

The announcement by Al-Qadsiah on Twitter described Fowler as “One of the most famous players in Liverpool and the English Premier League,” highlighting his notable contributions to football.

Last season, Al-Qadsiah finished eleventh in Saudi Arabia’s second tier competition – twenty-three points behind securing promotion to the prestigious Saudi Pro League top four spots.

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