Instead he showed composure and a total lack of panic or fear. For his second goal, he half miss-hit the ball through Dickos legs [Lee Dixon], it hit the post and went in! I just remember getting up and seeing David Seaman. But people still talk to me about that day.
His penalty was saved by David Seaman but Jason McAteer scored the rebound. What a cool head., After the match, Fowler humbly told Sky Sports: I was knackered at one stage. I remember it very, very well actually..
He was on fire that day, and a certain Mr Keown didnt cover himself in glory always blame the defenders! In March 1997, with Liverpool leading 1-0 thanks to an effort from Stan Collymore, Fowler dashed through on goal and tumbled when hurdling Seaman. Anfield erupted, and as Barnes told theGuardian's Sachin Nakrani 20 years on, Fowler made his name as Merseyside's "God": We all knew how good Robbie was but after that hat-trick everyone else took notice as well. We cant imagine many strikers would try to convince a referee NOT to give them a penalty these days.
2 minutes and 56 seconds as the Saints romped to a 6-1 victory at the end of the 2014/15 season. In true Fowler form, it was more than just his three goals against Arsenal. ROBBIE FOWLER, LIVERPOOL, CELEBRATES WITH FANS AFTER SCORING AGAINST ARSENAL. When you watch Robbie, sometimes he would have no backlift and thats what would catch you out as a goalkeeper. But Robbie did, and in no time at all. His figures were that of an accomplished and experienced professional never mind a 19-year-old in his second senior season. For a player so young to do that to Arsenal was incredible; at that time, if you scored once against them you didnt score two and three. And, much like all things mysterious, it was a fresh-faced 19-year-old Robbie Fowler that would lay waste to the Arsenal backline with a performance that clocked in the fasted hat-trick in Premier League history until it was broken in May of 2015 by future Liverpool forward Sadio Man. Though his burgeoning partnership with Rush was one of the league's most formidable attacking prospects, Arsenal had built an exceptional defensive line of Lee Dixon, Martin Keown, Tony Adams and Nigel Winterburn. An Arsenal side which contained the disciplined defensive contingent of David Seaman, Tony Adams, Nigel Winterburn, Lee Dixon and Martin Keown made Fowlers feat all the more impressible and extraordinary. But, after denying Ian Wright and Kevin Campbell, the Reds custodian David James did his part. Stig Inge Bjrnebye received a pass from Barnes and again cut inside an overly-committed Lee Dixon before passing back to Barnes, whose deft chip was a perfectly-weighted pass beyond and over Adams, into Fowlers path. It started with John Barnes chipping over Adams and Arsenals back-line, with Fowler latching on to the delivery as he charged towards the penalty area. 296,357,005 stock photos, 360 panoramic images, vectors and videos, Share Alamy images with your team and customers. Ashby wouldnt listen. Then for his third, he suddenly got through one-no-one and I thought itd made a great save, but then all of a sudden Martin came clattering into us both, the ball ricochets off him and fell lovely for Robbie to tap it in.
Anfield was on its feet and in a state of delirium as they witnessed Fowler stamping his mark on the competition, English football and Liverpool on the first outing at Anfield without a standing Kop.
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The game ended 2-1 on March 24, 1997. Liverpool supporters would like to erase that day from their memory, thank you very much. It wasnt a penalty and because he was my mate from the England side, I just said it wasnt a pen.
All Rights Reserved. A sun laden pitch awaited the players and without knowing it those there to witness it and those watching at home on a Sunday afternoon bore witness to the birth of a Liverpool legend and God. Fowler had just one senior season under his belt when the Gunners came to town but was already highly regarded as one of English footballs brightest and most promising young players. And the events which cement his place in Liverpool folklore and Premier League history all started when the clock ticked into its 25th minute. Putting the ball beyond England goalkeeper David Seaman three times on the way to a 3-0 victory over the Gunners, Fowler etched his name into Merseyside folklore and, at 19, made a big step towards godlike status. i dont think there were too many happy Liverpool fans or too many happy Liverpool management on the bench but two good things came out of it for me that day. The Top 6 (The Football Terrace), Totally unbiased Liverpool fan with a deep hatred of VAR. This pages shows the player's personal record against the selected club.
It wasnt a penalty and because he was my mate from the England side, I just said it wasnt a pen. It wasn't until the following season that Fowler truly established himself as a key fixture at Liverpool, however, and lining up alongside Ian Rush in his second league appearance of the 1994/95 campaign, Roy Evans' No. But goals and performances count for nothing if we just remember the statistics.
Watch: Every Premier League goal - 1997-98. The Mirror described Fowlers treatment of Arsenal which left them with dazed faces of survivors of an incendiary blast, while his manager was full of praise for his young star, saying: Robbie has immense talent. Liverpool's Robbie Fowler celebrates his goal, Soccer - FA Barclays Premiership - Arsenal v Liverpool - Highbury, Football - FA Barclaycard Premiership , Leeds United v Arsenal , 20/1/02 Leeds' Robbie Fowler is challenged by Arsenal's Martin Keown Mandatory Credit:Action Images / Andrew Budd Digital, Football - FA Barclaycard Premiership , Leeds United v Arsenal , 20/1/02 Leeds' Robbie Fowler scores the opening goal for Leeds Mandatory Credit:Action Images / Andrew Budd Digital, Football - FA Barclaycard Premiership , Manchester City v Arsenal , 22/2/03 Robbie Fowler - Manchester City in action against Robert Pires - Arsenal Mandatory Credit:Action Images / Andrew Budd, Football - FA Barclaycard Premiership , Leeds United v Arsenal , 20/1/02 Leeds' Robbie Fowler celebrates after scoring the opening goal for Leeds Mandatory Credit:Action Images / Andrew Budd Digital, Soccer - Carling Cup - Third Round - Manchester City v Arsenal. I didnt miss the penalty on purpose, it was just a bad penalty but they all are when you dont score them. But for some reason, the referee ignored Fowlers claims and the decision stood.
Liverpool began to exploit Arsenals left wing again with Barnes orchestrating the attacking movement leading to the third goal. Robbie Fowler, Liverpool, Soccer - FA Carling Premiership - Liverpool v Arsenal. "Had trials at Southampton as a youngster and would've made it if it wasn't for a knee injury.".
It wasnt a penalty and because he was my mate from the England side, I just said it wasnt a pen. Liverpool's top goalscorer that season was, naturally, Fowler, with, without doubt the most naturally gifted goalscorer I have ever played with.". Find the right content for your market.
Soccer - Coca-Cola Cup - Quarter-final - Liverpool v Arsenal - Anfield. Striker Robbie Fowler went down in the penalty area under a challenge from goalkeeper David Seaman and referee Gerald Ashby pointed to the penalty spot.
Perhaps what is most striking about Fowlers performance is the pace and ferocity of his onslaught of Arsenals experienced backline. All rights reserved. My life had already changed but it gathered pace after that.. Apr 9, 1975 (47), reihenfolge ASC, saison_id DESC, verein_id ASC, In squad: 18, Starting eleven: 14, Substituted in 4, On the bench: 0, Suspended: 0, Injured: 0, In squad: 1, Starting eleven: 0, Substituted in 1, On the bench: 0, Suspended: 0, Injured: 0, In squad: 4, Starting eleven: 4, Substituted in 0, On the bench: 0, Suspended: 0, Injured: 0. Netting 12 goals in 28 league games that season, Fowler made his mark on Merseyside, while a five-goal haul at home to Fulham in the League Cup second round showed his predatory instinct; he was the Reds' second-top scorer that season, with 18 goals in all competitions. Arsenal went into the final game of the season at Anfield needing to win by two goals to pip their opponents to the title. NO WEBSITE/INTERNET USE UNLESS SITE IS REGISTERED WITH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PREMIER LEAGUE.
Its great it is still remembered after all these years., About Advertising Contact Privacy Terms, Liverpool defender reveals only way to get through tough Austria camp, Nunez arrives & Bajcetic takes chance 6 talking points from Leipzig 0-5 Liverpool, Pandoras box is open Jurgen Klopps delight at perfect Darwin Nunez night, Best photos as Darwin Nunez scores FOUR for Liverpool vs. Leipzig, Sadio Mane beats Mo Salah to African Player of the Year award, Liverpool fans enjoy Darwin Nunezs 4-goal response to kneejerk social media reaction, RB Leipzig 0-5 Liverpool: Nunez scores 4 as 22 Reds secure pre-season win, Why Liverpools squad might be stronger, despite Sadio Manes exit, The 3-way transfer decision still facing Jurgen Klopp this summer, Lucas Leiva: From Gremio to Liverpool and back again the story of a cult hero. And he did it in less than five minutes. Match Statistics supplied by Opta Sports Data Limited. Liverpool's Robbie Fowler gets tackles by Arsenal's Tony Adams, Soccer - FA Carling Premiership - Liverpool v Arsenal. It kicked off after Jamie Redknapps free-kick towards the area was missed by Keown, with the ball inadvertently bouncing off Rush and towards an unmarked Fowler who, without hesitation, powered the ball into the net. He was already a phenomenon in the making, a clinical finisher with the intelligence and left foot to match. 33 seconds the striker had decimated the Gunners and guaranteed Liverpool a priceless victory. In 1993/94, Fowler scored 18 goals and made 34 appearances in all competitions. The 27-year-old will wed Kerrie Ann Hannon, 23, in Duns, Soccer - FA Barclays Premiership - Liverpool v Arsenal - Anfield, Football - Liverpool v Arsenal - Carling Cup Quarter Final - Anfield - 06/07 - 9/1/07 Robbie Fowler celebrates scoring the first goal for Liverpool Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jason Cairnduff, Football - Liverpool v Arsenal - Carling Cup Quarter Final - Anfield - 06/07 - 9/1/07 Robbie Fowler celebrates scoring the first goal for Liverpool with Luis Garcia Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jason Cairnduff, Arsenal's Thierry Henry celebrates after scoring as Liverpool's Robbie Fowler (L) reacts during their English Premier League soccer match at Highbury in London, March 12, 2006.
