Liverpool icon Robbie Fowler was sacked and replaced by the Saudi club within minutes despite remaining unbeaten.Liverpool icon Robbie Fowler has been sacked by Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsia despite an unbeaten start to the season.Fowler was appointed manager of Alcadsia
four months ago after playing for Thailand’s Muangthong United, Australia’s Brisbane Roar and India’s East Bengal. Under Fowler, Al Qadsia started the season well with six wins and two draws. The former Liverpool striker was named manager of the month last week but has now been sacked.”The management of Al Qadsia Sports Club has decided to terminate the contractual relationship with first team football coach Robbie Fowler,
” Al Qadsia said in a statement. “The club thanks the coach for his work and professionalism and wishes him every success in his professional career.”Within an hour, Al Kadsiah announced that Michelle Gonzalez would replace Fowler as the team’s new head coach. In an interview with the Daily Mirror last July, Fowler revealed his management plans, saying: “The reason I got a job in a league lower than the Saudi Pro League is because I want to become a manager and to prove myself”. Such opportunities existed in England. If you look at my record, I’ve done well everywhere I’ve been despite inheriting a team that was struggling before I arrived. This is my fourth time
as a director and I support the success of this project.First league. Yes, you may laugh at me, but for half a season I picked the weakest side from the bottom up. “Obviously COVID-19 has completely messed things up, but it shows my desire to succeed. It shows my ambition and confidence… “You’re not going to achieve your ambitions if you sit in front of the TV and watch other people get jobs.”
