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Roar dispute Fowler’s wrongful dismissal claim as fight goes to FIFA – The World Game
Brisbane Roar have refuted accusations by former coach Robbie Fowler that he was wrongfully dismissed, insisting a club statement announcing the Liverpool icon’s June departure was “mutually agreed”.
The case, though, is headed for FIFAs dispute resolution tribunal with Fowler seeking damages over the termination of his two-year contact with the A-League club.
Fowler, 45, was labelled “selfish” after it was disclosed last month he and assistant Tony Grant would not be returning to resume duties with the club theyd led to fourth on the ladder.
The pair had returned to England during the COVID-19 shutdown to be close to their families.
Fowler is adamant he intended to return, telling Nine n…
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