Born in Liverpool in 1975, Robbie Fowler became a club icon by the time he was eighteen. Now, he takes us through the games that have shaped his life and football philosophy, more than 25 years after he first signed as a professional.
Engaging, personal and revealing, Robbie opens up about his astounding achievements, the price of fame and the regrets and struggles of being a professional footballer. From Hillsborough to Madrid, via the cup treble, that goal line celebration, Houllier, Benítez, Klopp and more, Robbie explains his thinking about the modern game. Inviting readers inside the dressing room, he shares stories of legendary teammates like Rush, McManaman and Gerrard, as well as his rise to football's top table. What inspired him to play the beautiful game? How did he get back up after the injuries that blighted his career? What gave him the drive to keep going and pursue his dreams?
My Life in Football is the inspiring story of a local boy who became a legend. Robbie Fowler was born in Liverpool in 1975, and is one of the most revered football players in Liverpool history.
Known to all as 'God', Fowler was a gifted and natural scorer, with an instinctive goal-poaching ability. He is best remembered for his time at Liverpool, where he became a club legend. He subsequently played for Leeds United and Manchester City, before returning to Liverpool in January 2006. He was capped for England 26 times and was included in England's squads for Euro 1996 and 2000, and the 2002 World Cup.
He is currently manager of Australian side Brisbane Roar. Anfield's favourite son, 25 years after first signing as a professional for Liverpool, on goals, glory and the lessons he's learnt. Robbie remains as popular as ever on Merseyside. He has over 1 millions followers on Twitter, a regular column in the Sunday Mirror as well as occasional broadcast work. Robbie's previous book (2006) sold 85,000 hardbacks and 70,000 paperbacks through TCM Football legends' books sell. Ian Wright's A Life In Football sold 50,000 copies through TCM Published to mark 25 years since Robbie's Liverpool debut in 1993 Robbie will be supporting fully on publication with media appearances, signings and events in the North-West
