Robbie Fowler Sacked by Al Qadsiah Despite Unbeaten Start
Robbie Fowler’s time in Saudi Arabia has come to an abrupt end, with the former Liverpool striker sacked as manager of Al Qadsiah despite an unbeaten start to the season. Fowler was among the high-profile names to head out to Saudi Arabia in the summer, joining Steven Gerrard in taking charge of a club amid an expensive rebrand.
The 48-year-old did not join the Saudi Pro League, instead becoming manager of Al Qadsiah in the First Division League. A host of familiar names followed Fowler to Khobar, including ex-Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles and ex-Leeds striker Luciano Vietto, and Al Qadsiah made an unbeaten start to the league campaign. Their only loss in nine games came in the King Cup of Champions round of 32, to Al-Taawoun, who are currently second in the Saudi Pro League.
Despite six wins and two draws in the league putting Al Qadsiah second and a point behind leaders Al-Orobah, Fowler was dismissed on Thursday night. He has been replaced by former Real Madrid striker Michel, who last managed Olympiakos and has two league titles to his name from his time in Greece.
It is a disappointing and surprising end for Fowler, who could barely have done better in his four months in charge at Al Qadsiah. His brief time in Saudi Arabia follows spells in charge of Brisbane Roar in Australia and East Bengal in India, with the Toxteth-born coach clearly open to any challenge.
Robbie Fowler’s Ambitions
But speaking to Sky Sports during his time in Brisbane, Fowler admitted his ultimate aim is to manage in the Premier League. “I’ve got massive aspirations of getting where I believe I will get to. I’m going to do everything I can to get there,” he explained. “It starts [in Australia], it really does. We know there’s a big world out there, there’s lot of opportunities and we’re ready to take them.”
Fowler is one of the most iconic figures in English football, having scored 183 goals for Liverpool across two spells at Anfield. He also scored 26 goals for England and was part of the squad for Euro 96 and the 2002 World Cup. His managerial career has been less successful, but he has shown a willingness to take on challenges across the world.
What’s Next for Robbie Fowler?
It remains to be seen what Fowler will do next, but it is likely that he will look for another managerial role as soon as possible. He has already shown that he is willing to take on challenges across the world, and it would not be a surprise to see him take on another job abroad.
However, his ultimate ambition is still to manage in the Premier League, and it is likely that he will keep an eye out for any opportunities that may arise in England. He has already shown that he is capable of getting results with limited resources, and it would be fascinating to see what he could do with a top-level team.
Robbie Fowler’s departure from Al Qadsiah is a surprise and a disappointment, but it is likely that he will be back in management soon. His ultimate ambition is still to manage in the Premier League, and it is likely that he will keep an eye out for any opportunities that may arise in England. He has already shown that he is capable of getting results with limited resources, and it would be fascinating to see what he could do with a top-level team.