Robbie Fowler arrives in Bangkok to join Thai team

Former Liverpool fan favorite Robbie Fowler arrived in Bangkok Friday to sign a contract to play with Thai Premier League side Muangthong United after announcing last month that he would not renew his contract with Perth Glory in Australia.

The former England national team striker will undergo a physical on Saturday followed by a press conference where the details of his contract are expected to be unveiled.

Speaking briefly to reporters at Bangkok’s international airport, the 36-year-old Fowler recounted his unexpected recruitment.

“It’s an opportunity for me. I got a call, ‘Would you be interested?’ and I looked at a few things over the net. The standard of football has been on the rise in this country and it’s certainly going to get better. So I thought, ‘Why not be the first?’ and I’m sure that others will follow.”

He said he was happy to get the opportunity to play in front of Thai fans who are enthusiastic about the game and Premier League teams.

Fowler said that while he has not played football for a few months, he “should be fine” in one or two weeks.

Asked about his old club, he said it’s no secret he’s a big Liverpool fan, and he wants the team to do “very, very well.”

“Kenny Dalglish is a great manager and I’m sure he’ll do as well as he can,” he said.