Fowler in the mix as Roar boss
DEPARTING Adelaide United coach Marco Kurz is unlikely to be Brisbane-bound, as the Roar appears set to unveil Liverpool great Robbie Fowler as its new manager.
German Kurz had been linked with a move to the Queensland club after the Reds confirmed his contract would not be extended.
But reports had emerged that former England international striker Fowler had arrived in Brisbane on the weekend to negotiate terms, before taking over at the Roar.
The 183-goal Liverpool star had been the frontrunner for the Brisbane job since John Aloisi stepped down from the post in December.
It was believed Fowler might be named the two-time champion’s new leader as early as today.
Interim boss Darren Davies was also in the running to land the role permanently, but the Roar was believed to favour a high-profile appointment.
It would be Fowler’s second venture into management after four months as playercoach of Thai club Muangthong United in 2011-12.
The 44-year-old, who previously played in the A-league for defunct North Queensland Fury and Perth Glory, would take over a Brisbane side set to finish second-bottom.
The Roar faces Adelaide at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday in their final regular-season fixture of a poor campaign.
A win for the Reds would guarantee a fourth-place finish and secure a home final in the opening week of the playoffs.
Kurz had been mooted as a potential replacement for Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan, who last week announced he would depart the Kiwi outfit at season’s end.
Former 1860 Munich, Kaiserslautern and Hoffenheim manager Kurz was also reportedly considering a return to Europe.
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