Former Leeds United striker Robbie Fowler's recent comments on talkSPORT's The Lineup about his move from Liverpool have sparked debate amongst fans. While acknowledging his love for both Leeds and Manchester City, Fowler admitted that he realized they were not as big as Liverpool and that he often clashed with then-Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier. Fans are now weighing in on whether these comments are a dig at Leeds or a genuine reflection of his strong loyalty to his boyhood club.
Former Leeds United striker Robbie Fowler has made some candid remarks about his move to Elland Road from Anfield in 2001. Fowler, who had spent nearly a decade with his beloved Liverpool , joined Leeds following repeated clashes with then-Reds manager Gerard Houllier . Although his stint with the Whites was relatively short, lasting only 33 appearances, he earned the affection of the Leeds faithful.
During his time at the club, he played a pivotal role in securing a UEFA Cup qualifying spot and netted 14 goals across all competitions. Fowler's relationship with Leeds fans has remained largely positive since his departure over two decades ago. However, in a recent interview on talkSPORT's The Lineup, he made comments that could potentially strain that bond. Reflecting on his time at Liverpool, Fowler admitted to frequent disagreements with Houllier, stating that the manager's desire to implement his own style of play clashed with his own preferences. 'I think that was the problem with me and Gerard,' Fowler explained. 'He sort of wanted to bring in his own method, his own way of playing. I fell out with him every single day. 'I'll be honest with you I did and I would never ever apologise for that because I wanted to play.' He further elaborated, 'In a silly sort of way I'm glad I left Liverpool. I genuinely didn't want to leave Liverpool. This is no disrespect to Leeds or Man City and I know Leeds and City fans won't hold this against me... 'I realised, these are not as good - or not as big I should say - as Liverpool.' While these remarks could be perceived as a subtle criticism of his time at Leeds and Manchester City, most fans are likely to understand Fowler's deep loyalty to Liverpool, the club where he was born, raised, and achieved stardom. Despite this, Fowler has shown support for Leeds on occasion, particularly expressing sympathy for the club's fans when young talent Archie Gray was sold to Tottenham Hotspur. He even suggested that promotion back to the Premier League was essential for Leeds to prevent such departures.
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