Robbie Fowler unveiled at Muang Thong United

11 July 2011 06:40
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has pulled on the red, No 9 shirt once again. But sadly for his former fans the ex-England striker won't be appearing at Anfield anytime soon.[LNB]Instead, Fowler, 36, will ply his trade in the unlikely surroundings of the Thai Premier League after agreeing a move to Muang Thong United following his exit from Australian A-League side Perth Glory last month.[LNB]And Fowler was given a warm welcome by his new fans on his unveiling, with one even unfurling a banner reading 'welcome God' - the nickname given to him by the adoring Anfield faithful.[LNB]Muang Thong general manager Ronnarit Suewaja said: 'He agreed to play with Muang Thong United as a forward.[LNB] Thai'd up: Former England and Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has joined Muang Thong United[LNB] [LNB] Warm welcome: Fowler greets his new, adoring fans, who also made the forward feel at home[LNB] [LNB] Getting shirty: Fowler has signed a one-year contract after quitting Australia's A-League[LNB] [LNB]'I'm confident that Thai football will improve as a famous player like him has agreed to join us.'[LNB]Theformer Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester City and Blackburn striker recentlystated his desire to return to the Premier League as coach, and would prefer a move back to Anfield. [LNB]'If I'm being honest I would love to (come back to Liverpool one day) but it's not really my choice![LNB] Back in action: Fowler has signed up with Muang Thong United[LNB] [LNB] Life after Liverpool: Fowler enjoyed spells at Perth Glory and Leeds [LNB]'If I could walk there tomorrow I would but it's not the ideal world as we all know.[LNB]'Eventually that is obviously the aim to try get and get back there and be a part of that club again because I was there since I was 11 and it's a big part of my life.'[LNB] Wenger set to swoop for Liverpool target Downing as replacement for Nasri Meireles and Aquilana wait on Serie A offers as duo head for Liverpool exitLiverpool frustrated by 'barriers' preventing Anfield redevelopmentAll the latest Liverpool FC news, features and opinion [LNB]

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