Robbie Fowler : my life in football : goals, glory & the lessons I've learnt

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Liverpool (Home) -- Chapter 2: Robert Ryder -- Chapter 3: Training Days -- Chapter 4: Break On Through -- Chapter 5: London Calling -- Chapter 6: Changes -- Chapter 7: Finding God -- Chapter 8: The Original Gucci Gang -- Chapter 9: The Call-Up -- Chapter 10: Football's Coming Home (One Day ...) -- Chapter 11: Paying the Penalty -- Chapter 12: Hou Knew? -- Chapter 13: Beating the Odds (Part One) -- Chapter 14: A New Dawn Fades -- Chapter 15: The Impossible Dream -- Chapter 16: Hou Let The God Out? -- Chapter 17: Leeds, Leeds, Leeds! Chapter 18: We All Live In A Robbie Fowler House -- Chapter 19: God's Second Coming -- Chapter 20: Heaven Eleven -- Chapter 21: Hold Your Head Up High -- Chapter 22: One Last Job -- Chapter 23: Getting My Badges -- Chapter 24: Liverpool -- The Third Coming -- Chapter 25: Beating the Odds (Part Two) -- Chapter 26: The Magic of Madrid -- Footnote: Walking On -- Pictures -- Acknowledgements -- Image credits -- Index 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.Born in Liverpool in 1975, Robbie Fowler became a club icon by the time he was 18. Now, he takes us through the games that have shaped his life and football philosophy, over 25 years after he first signed as a professional for Liverpool.Engaging, personal and revealing, Robbie opens up about his astounding achievements, the price of fame and the regrets and struggles of being a professional footballer. From Hillsborough to Madrid, via the cup treble, that goal line celebration, hundreds of goals, Houllier, Benítez, Klopp and more, Robbie explains his thinking about the modern game. Inviting readers inside the dressing room, he shares stories of legendary teammates like Rush, Owen and Gerrard, as well as his rise to football's top table. How did he get back up so many times after the injuries that blighted his career? What gave him the drive to keep going and pursue his dreams?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 Born in Liverpool in 1975, Robbie Fowler became a club icon by the time he was eighteen. Now, he takes us through the games that have shaped his life and football philosophy, more than 25 years after he first signed as a professional.

Engaging, personal and revealing, Robbie opens up about his astounding achievements, the price of fame and the regrets and struggles of being a professional footballer. From Hillsborough to Madrid, via the cup treble, that goal line celebration, Houllier, Benítez, Klopp and more, Robbie explains his thinking about the modern game. Inviting readers inside the dressing room, he shares stories of legendary teammates like Rush, McManaman and Gerrard, as well as his rise to football's top table. What inspired him to play the beautiful game? How did he get back up after the injuries that blighted his career? What gave him the drive to keep going and pursue his dreams?

My Life in Football is the inspiring story of a local boy who became a legend. Born in Liverpool in 1975, Robbie Fowler became a club icon by the time he was eighteen. Now, he takes us through the games that have shaped his life and football philosophy, more than 25 years after he first signed as a professional. Engaging, personal and revealing, Robbie opens up about his astounding achievements, the price of fame and the regrets and struggles of being a professional footballer. From Hillsborough to Madrid, via the cup treble, that goal line celebration, Houllier, Benítez, Klopp and more, Robbie explains his thinking about the modern game. Inviting readers inside the dressing room, he shares stories of legendary teammates like Rush, McManaman and Gerrard, as well as his rise to football's top table. What inspired him to play the beautiful game? How did he get back up after the injuries that blighted his career? What gave him the drive to keep going and pursue his dreams? My Life in Football is the inspiring story of a local boy who became a legend.