Robbie Fowler: My Life In Football: Goals, Glory and the Lessons I've Learnt

by Robbie Fowler

Robbie's My Life In Football harks back to a simpler time when fans and players shared the same story, and when the local boy really could dream of scoring a hat-trick for his home club when Saturday came. To Liverpool fans, Robbie Fowler was 'God'. He is the sixth-highest goal scorer in the history of the Premier League and notched 183 goals for Liverpool alone. But before all of that, he was a Liverpool lad who loved the game, the Kop and everything that came with it. My Life In Football is the story of a boy who became a legend.

Genres: Football, Biography, Sports

352 pages, Paperback

Published September 14, 2019

Reviews

[Matt Harris]

A really good account of his career from Liverpool and England Centre forward, Robbie Fowler. Here, he describes his love of football, scoring goals, his struggles with injuries, and loss of form and also the hard work and determination required to reach the top of the game.
It's a really good book to read, obviously, for a liverpool fan, but for people like myself who are big football fans in general

[Marmalade]

To anyone else he is Robbie Fowler, to Liverpool fans he is God.

[Anzig]

Fun to read. Represents the ups and downs of Robbie "God" Fowler the teenage wonderkid who almost reached the top, ruined by injury. But two weeks from now, I will only remember the main message from a God walking on a bar "just don't go there".

[Ben]

This Robbie Fowler autobiography is a good book although quite a standard football autobiography. Although I enjoyed this book, I think I preferred his original 2005 autobiography more as it was a bit more descriptive and enjoyable. This book is a very safe journey through Robbie's life and explains his relationships with players and managers well. This book is very much written for Liverpool fans as he discusses them the most and although he does touch upon his other clubs, he priorities the Scouse giant more than any other.

[Johnboy Somerville]

Having read his previous autobiography near the end of his playing days, I was keen to see what was different. It is updated to include playing spells in Cardiff, Australia and Thailand, his ambassador role at Liverpool and his foray into management.
There are updates on the changing attitudes of the game - he explains his relationship with Phil Thomson better and also talks of his struggle, particularly at Manchester City.

[Aik Lim]

A brilliant footballer in his teens who unfortunately declined quite precipitously after a series of injuries but got a fairy tale ending on his second homecoming to Liverpool in the twilight of his career. This book captures the excitement of those early days when he seemed destined to be the greatest Liverpool footballer to the bittersweet struggles in the 2nd half of his career. Brought back lots of great memories of following Liverpool in the 90s.

[Runningrara]

Yet another teen idol who I love a little less after reading their autobiography.

[Brian Fox]

Legend

Great read for any football supporter. Even if don't support Liverpool (which you would be mad no too). Throughly enjoyable read.

[Tom]

Good balance of humour, career highs and a closer look at the lows. Solid read.

[Martin Hjorth]

Meget sympatisk. Gavmild med udråbstegn.

[Gareth Brown]

Well written and witty account of God's career. A must for all Reds - but more than enough of interest for all football fans

[Charlie Doukas]

A great read for any football fan! Great stories to share with the world about his career. Will definitely be reading this one again some time soon!
10/10 recommend :)

[Red Rhum]

The man they called god.
I love this Fowler/Owen era of Liverpool striker, just before my time so vague memories of it, it’s great to read and learn about it.
Decent book.