Fowler unveiled as Brisbane Roar head coach

Robbie Fowler has been named head coach of A-League side Brisbane Roar in his first major managerial role. Credit: PA

Robbie Fowler has been named head coach of A-League side Brisbane Roar in his first major managerial role.

The former Liverpool striker has agreed to a two-year contract and will take charge of the Australian team from the start of the 2019 season.

The 44-year-old has previously played in the league for North Queensland Fury and Perth Glory between 2009 and 2011 and said he was happy to be returning Down Under.

"I'm really looking forward to the challenge and am determined to bring success to a club that has such a proud history in the Hyundai A-League," he said in a statement on the club's website.

"My family and I have already experienced living in Queensland, so I'm really happy to be returning and being part of the Brisbane Roar family."

The 44-year-old has previously played in the league for North Queensland Fury and Perth Glory between 2009 and 2011. Credit: PA

Fowler's playing career ended in 2012 and he has held one other managerial position when he was appointed player-manager of Thai club Muangthong United in 2011 until his retirement.

Over the past seven years, Fowler has been coaching at Liverpool's academy programme.

Speaking of his first full-time managerial role, Fowler told a press conference he believed he was the "right man" for the job.

"I have worked really hard getting all my badges, so to just quash all the inexperience rumours, I'm experienced in terms of getting all my coaching hours in and this is where I want to be," he said.

"I've been in football a long time. Obviously, this is my first big, big role and one I'm really looking forward to. I'm really excited."