Liverpool legend and former A-League star Robbie Fowler has admitted he has become an advocate for the Hyundai A-League, advising those that ask about the league to make the trip down under.
Liverpool legend and former A-League star Robbie Fowler has admitted he has become an advocate for the Hyundai A-League, advising those that ask about the league to make the trip down under.
Fowler has returned to Australia as a part of Liverpool-s first visit to the country when they take on Melbourne Victory tomorrow night and believes others should follow in his footsteps and play in Australia's domestic league.
“I loved my time here and I was grateful for getting the opportunity to come over and play in Australia,” said Fowler.
“Anyone who has asked me about the A-League I-ve been a great advocate and told them how great it is, not just about the football but also the lifestyle as well and the people of Australia have always been fantastic to me.
“It is probably one of the best decisions I-d done coming over here and playing here for a few years.”
Having kept an eye on the development of the league since his departure, the former North Queensland Fury and Perth Glory player believes football is on the rise down under.
“I thought it (the A-League) was a tough league with some great players and some great leagues and is played in great stadiums,” said Fowler.
“I think it has the infrastructure to become bigger and better.”
Fowler arrived with Liverpool on Sunday and said that the reception the players received was astonishing.
“I-ve been all over the world with Liverpool as an individual and we-ve always got a magnificent reception but I think when we touched down the reception that we got from the fans at the airport was phenomenal.
“I don-t think many people expected it to be fair.”
Despite playing in front of a packed Anfield on almost a weekly basis back home, Fowler thinks the players will be in for something special when they head out on the hallowed turf of the MCG.
“There is going to be a lot of excited players who are getting the chance to walk out and play in it.
“We know it-s not a football stadium but if you get the chance to play in a stadium like that then it is just extra special.
“It-s going to be eighty or ninety thousand people there singing. Hopefully it-s a good game and good show for all of them.”
The match will be broadcast around Australia on channel 7 and 7 Mate. Check local guides for details.