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Liverpool News: Robbie Fowler – BBC Radio Merseyside A to Z

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The sixth episode of BBC Radio Merseysideโ€™s A to Z program about Liverpool focuses on the letter F โ€“ and there are quite a few players to choose from.

The team profiles Joe Fagan, David Fairclough and Roberto Firmino in the latest episode, as well as Robbie Fowlerโ€™s Toxteth Terror.

Fowler made 369 appearances for the Reds over two spells from 1993 to 2007 and won five trophies, including the FA Cup and UEFA Cup.

โ€œIn terms of natural ability as a goalscorer, I think Robbie Fowler should be up there, right?โ€ BBC Radio Merseysideโ€™s Paul Salt asked fellow presenter Ian Kennedy.

โ€œDefinitely there,โ€ Kennedy said. โ€œIan Rushโ€™s scoring record is phenomenal, so he definitely has that record, but Robbie was a tremendous striker. He was so calm when he was shooting on goal that he wasnโ€™t going to miss.โ€

โ€œHe knew exactly what he was doing. He had all the slick moves that hitters need when you donโ€™t want to panic in a situation. Very, very cool in front of goal and I think it just came naturally to him. He knew how to score goals.โ€

Fowler scored 183 goals for Liverpool, but Kennedy particularly highlights a goal from outside the box against Brian Littleโ€™s Aston Villa in 1996, when the 20-year-old used his skill to get past defender Steve Staunton.

โ€œWe have a lot to remember,โ€ Kennedy added. โ€œBut my favorite goal was the one he scored against Aston Villa at Anfield.

โ€œHe made this incredible turn and shot past Mark Bosnich โ€“ he had a lot of great goals, but I only remember this one because of the turn.โ€

โ€œHe was very skilful and itโ€™s one thing to be a goalscorer and be able to put the ball in the net, but he also had a lot of skill.โ€

Listen to the full discussion by clicking play above or on BBC Sounds here

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