Fowler: Torres can bring title to Anfield

Jul 3 2007 by Paul Walker, Liverpool Daily Post

Robbie Fowler on his final appearance at Anfield (200)

KOP legend Robbie Fowler has vacated his Liverpool striking role and tipped Fernando Torres to be the perfect replacement.

Veteran Fowler, who officially left the club when his contract expired last week, is excited about the arrival of the Spain hitman at Anfield.

Fowler, now looking for a new club, admitted to still being a big Liverpool fan who hopes Torres can step into his scoring boots. Fowler said: “His goals record has been fantastic in Spain. He has scored plenty of goals for his country as well. I think he will be a great player for Liverpool.

“I am a Liverpool fan and I hope he brings the championship to Liverpool.

“Since I have been playing, we’ve never won that and, as I said before, I am a fan, so I want Liverpool to win everything.

“Signing players of this calibre will only help the club to get in a position where they can challenge for titles.”

Fowler also revealed he has had no offers since being released by Liverpool.

The 32-year-old former England striker has been linked with moves to MLS side New England Revolution and Australian outfit Sydney FC.

But Fowler insists he has yet to hear from any club, adding: “Obviously, not everyone can get a club and I’m in that boat.

“My record speaks for itself. If I get offers, I get offers.”

Asked whether he expected to be playing Premier League football next season, Fowler – the division’s fourth highest scorer – said: “We’ll have to wait and see.”