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Bakrie boss tried to poach Fowler for Indonesian giants before bitter Roar exit – The World Game
Robbie Fowler’s wrongful dismissal war with Brisbane has taken a twist, with the Liverpool legend confirming he was pitched a move to sister club Persija Jakarta by the Roar’s own chairman Rahim Soekasah, just three months into the A-League season.
The bizarre plan was vetoed by Roar vice-chairman Chris Fong amid fears fans and sponsors would desert the club should Fowler be transplanted to Indonesia.
The offer came from Bakrie Group overlord Nirwan Bakrie, who wanted to leverage Fowlers star power in the football crazy nation at the powerhouse club in which he has a controlling interest.
Sources at the Jakarta-based conglomerate claim Fowler – who parted company with Brisbane in June – was keen to work in a much bigger football market.
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