Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged robbie fowler

Classic Chelsea-Liverpool: 1997 FA Cup

2008-10-24T19:39:22+00:00

What better way to prepare for Sunday's top-of-the-table clash between Chelsea and Liverpool than to look back at some of the classic matches in this dynamic rivalry.

What better way to start than the comeback of all comebacks.

Thanks to goals from Robbie Fowler and Stan Collymore, Chelsea fell behind 2-0 within 20 minutes in this fourth round FA Cup tie on Jan.

God heading back to the big time?

2008-10-06T08:18:09+00:00

Reds' legend Robbie Fowler could be set for one last shot at the big time, after joining up with Blackburn Rovers on their pre-season trip to Germany in an effort to win a contract at the Lancashire club. Fowler, who...

TUGAY MIGHT BE OLD, BUT HE IS STILL GOOD!..

2008-09-25T15:52:00+00:00

Blackburn manager Paul Ince may be intent on taking the club to the next level with new ideas but he still has time for some wise old heads.

Tugay, 38, and Robbie Fowler, 33, had much to do with the 1-0 victory against Everton in the Carling Cup.

Martin Olsson's 10th-minute goal was enough to secure a place in the fourth-round draw, which takes place on Saturday.

Who excites you most???.....

2008-09-24T16:31:00+00:00

Gooners are raving about the awesome display of the Arsenal last night and rightly so!

It was a Rolls-Royce performance and it does get you very excited about the future when you see the amount of talent coming through at Arsenal.

The way the youngsters play is unbelievable. They are a carbon copy of the way the first team play, the coaches and Le Boss deserve a huge amount of credit for helping these players get to those levels.

Owen Caught In Mersey Melee

2008-09-21T17:38:00+00:00

Michael Owen's future at Newcastle has been cast into further doubt with rumours circulating that both Everton and Liverpool will move for the striker in January.

According to News of the World, the Merseyside nemeses will approach Owen during the winter with a view to convincing the England hitman to complete a free transfer at the end of the season.

God joins Blackburn

2008-09-10T19:43:34+00:00

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has joined Blackburn Rovers on a 3 month contract.

Former Liverpool striker finally back in the Premier League

2008-09-10T14:27:00+00:00

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has today signed a pay-as-you-play deal at with Blackburn Rovers after months of speculation over his future. The former England international has been out of a job since leaving Cardiff City during the summer and he has been linked with a whole host of clubs in the process.

Poloskei Joins Liverpool

2008-09-06T16:09:00+00:00

Following a successful trial spell, Liverpool have taken MTK Hungaria's Zsolt Poloskei on a year-long loan.

Liverpool's link with Budapest outfit MTK Hungaria continues to bear fruit, with 17-year-old midfielder Zsolt Poloskei being handed a one-year loan spell.

Indeed, Peter Gulacsi, Krisztian Nemeth and Andras Simon have proved hits in the second string since joining from MTK last year, with the Merseyside club keen to pick up more Hungarian starlets.

Liverpool’s Arbeloa Feels Torres Can Stamp His Class

2008-09-04T16:24:00+00:00

Liverpool right back Alvaro Arbeloa is certain that his team mate Fernando Torres can move past his 33 goals, which he scored last season and make an even bigger mark in the Premier League.

Torres, who joined the Reds last season from Atletico Madrid for a fee of £20million and became the first Liverpool player to score 20 league goals in a single campaign since Robbie Fowler along with breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy's record for Manchester United, for most Premiership goals by a foreign player in their debut season.

It only took 14 years...

2008-08-24T13:37:00+00:00

Liverpool have won their opening two premiership games for the first time in a staggering 14 years. Yes, you read that right: 14 years.

The last time the club achieved this seemingly rare feat was back in the 1994-95 season. Roy Evans was at the helm; club legends John Barnes, Jan Molby and Ian Rush were still going strong; Phil Babb and Neil Ruddock were in defence (*shudder*); Kenny Dalglish managed Blackburn to an improbable Premiership triumph and Robbie Fowler scored 31 goals in all competitions.

Vidic: Paddy And I Laugh At Disastrous Derby Debut

2008-08-21T17:19:45+00:00

As Robbie Fowler flashed his five flabby digits in the direction of the United section after scoring the third goal, it was a clear this was going to be a day better off forgotten for our fans. Patrice Evra was making his debut for United that day and was completely bossed at the back by Trevor [...]

Rangers Agree Fee With Fulham Over Steven Davis, Berbatov Asks To Join Man Utd, Fowler Set For Deal

2008-08-18T10:04:18+00:00

Rangers and Fulham have finally agreed on a fee for Northern Ireland midfielder Steven Davis, with sources suggesting that £4 million has been the agreed price. Berbatov has meanwhile pleaded with Tottenham Hotspur to allow him to complete his dream move to Manchester United. Berbatov was left on the bench as Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by [.

Rob of the Rover

2008-08-18T00:56:00+00:00

Robbie Fowler will complete his return to the premiership by signing a short-term contract with Blackburn Rovers.The ex-England striker, 33, has been training with Rovers since his old Liverpool team-mate Paul Ince took charge.And he has done enough to win an initial six-month deal, based largely on appearances, with the promise of a longer stay if he does well.

Transfer review: Blackburn

2008-08-04T11:03:00+00:00

BLACKBURN ROVERS Notable arrivals: Paul Robinson (Tottenham), Carlos Villanueva (Loan). Possibility: Robbie Fowler (on trial) Notable departures: David Bentley (Aston Villa, Tottenham), Brad Friedel (Aston Villa). Possibilities: Roque Santa Cruz (Arsenal, Manchester United) Good news on Santa Cruz injury Manchester.

Transfer review: Blackburn

2008-08-01T17:16:25+00:00

Notable arrivals: Paul Robinson (Tottenham), Carlos Villanueva (Loan). Possibility: Robbie Fowler (on trial) Notable departures: David Bentley (Aston Villa, Tottenham), Brad Friedel (Aston Villa). Possibilities: Roque Santa Cruz (Arsenal, Manchester United) Carlos Villanueva has arrived to play for the Rovers.

Blackburn news and transfer rumors

2008-08-01T16:18:10+00:00

Blackburn news and transfer rumors

2008-08-01T11:30:00+00:00

Blackburn news and transfer rumors

2008-07-30T08:05:00+00:00

Notable arrivals: Paul Robinson (Tottenham). Pending: Carlos Villanueva. Possibility: Robbie Fowler (on trial) Notable departures: Brad Friedel (Aston Villa). Possibilities: David Bentley (Aston Villa, Tottenham), Roque Santa Cruz (Arsenal, Manchester United), David Bentley is even closer to a move to.

Deep thought: Robbie Keane is the answer to Liverpool's title hopes

2008-07-30T00:41:00+00:00

Hmmmm. Eighteen years since they won their last title. Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler, Emile Heskey, Milan Baros, Luis Garcia, Peter Crouch, have come and gone. Both Fowler and Owen are in the Premiership top 10 goalscorers list.

Admittedly, Keane brings some serious firepower, getting many goals from deflections and spills.

Transfer rumor wrap-up: Blackburn

2008-07-25T11:05:00+00:00

Notable arrivals: None. Pending: Carlos Villanueva. Possibility: Robbie Fowler (on trial), Paul Robinson (Tottenham) Notable departures: None. Pending: Brad Friedel (Aston Villa). Possibilities: David Bentley (Aston Villa, Tottenham), Roque Santa Cruz (Arsenal, Manchester United), Rovers still in for 'Pool winger.

Transfer rumor wrap-up: Blackburn

2008-07-23T11:05:00+00:00

BLACKBURN ROVERS Notable arrivals: None. Possibility: Robbie Fowler (on trial) Notable departures: None. Possibilities: David Bentley (Aston Villa, Tottenham), Roque Santa Cruz (Arsenal, Manchester United), Brad Friedel (Aston Villa, Arsenal, Manchester City) Stoke City chasing bench warmer First summer signing.

Transfer review: Who might Blackburn still sign?

2008-07-21T08:03:00+00:00

Steve Nash - Showdown in Chinatown...

2008-07-17T18:06:00+00:00

The Steve Nash Foundation hosted the Showdown in Chinatown in NY last month, a pick-up game starring such notables as the recently retired Claudio Reyna, Barca's Thierry Henry, Jason Kidd, Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman, and Juan Pablo Angel.

FA Rubbing Hands Together Over Rio Ban

2008-07-15T10:23:00+00:00

With Platini and Blatter aiding the fight for most unpopular football organisation going, I'd almost forgotten how much I despise the FA. We all know the FA love to have a pop at United and it seems they have been given their latest excuse. There was Robbie Fowler's 'five times' goal celebration, intended to wind up United [.

Transfer review: Ince getting rough welcome at Ewood Park

2008-07-15T07:03:00+00:00

BLACKBURN Notable arrivals: None. Possibility: Robbie Fowler (on trial) Notable departures: None. Possibilities: David Bentley (Aston Villa, Tottenham), Roque Santa Cruz (Arsenal, Manchester United), Brad Friedel (Aston Villa, Arsenal, Manchester City) Still brewing: Ince has been linked with plenty, including.

Can Liverpool legend really cut the mustard at Blackburn or is he past his sell-by date?

2008-07-14T21:52:59+00:00

Robbie Fowler has a two-week trial at Ewood Park - is this a stroke of genius by Paul Ince or is the new Blackburn boss clutching at a whole heap of straws? While nobody can deny that the striker has had an awesome career, scoring a veritable shedload of goals wherever ...

Liverpool legend to return to the Premier League

2008-07-11T14:04:05+00:00

After a year with Cardiff City, it looks like Robbie Fowler might be returning to the Premier League. The man known as "God" at Anfield has been given a trial with Blackburn. While the Rovers website only says that Fowler...

Blackburn in shock move for ageing Liverpool legend

2008-07-11T11:53:05+00:00

Paul Ince has clearly been out in the sun too long if he reckons Robbie Fowler still has what it takes to compete in the Premier League. In an exclusive, The Daily Mirror announced the shock news that Ince is on the brink of bringing Fowler to Blackburn. Ince, the self-styled ...

Paul Ince unveils plans for state-of-the-art retirement home

2008-07-11T11:00:35+00:00

NEW Blackburn Rovers manager Paul Ince has unveiled plans for the Premier League's most glamorous retirement home. Following Sam Allardyce's departure from Bolton, ageing footballers have been left to rot in the lower leagues, or forced to retire with some passing semblance of dignity. Now players who are in the fading twilight of their careers [.

Liverpool legend sticking around at Cardiff for final shot of glory

2008-07-08T15:53:09+00:00

Robbie Fowler, known affectionately as God during his time at Liverpool, is set to sign a new one-year deal with Cardiff City, according to BBC Sport Wales. The 33-year-old former Liverpool and England striker moved to Cardiff after Rafa Benitez called time on Robbie's Liverpool career at the end of .