Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has joined a long list of soccer managers who have lost their job. The man known as ‘God’ from his playing days has proven to be a mortal in his managerial career. Fowler returned to England after the A-League competition was suspended in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With firm overseas restrictions in place in Australia, there was little hope of a second coming for Fowler. The Brisbane Roar officially cut ties, instead preferring to move forward with a search for a local coach.

Capped 26-times for England, Fowler was appointed to the Roar on a two-year contract last April, taking over from John Aloisi. Fowler overhauled the squad, leading the side to 10 wins in his first full-time coaching role. The Roar were sitting in fourth place when the season was suspended in March.

The Liverpool great told English soccer show Soccer AM that he and former assistant Tony Grant would not be returning when the A-League recommences on July 16.