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Three years after applying for Leeds job, ex-Whites striker Robbie Fowler earns coaching qualifications

Robbie Fowler during his time with Leeds (Reuters)
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Would Robbie Fowler throw his name back into the hat for the Leeds United job again?

Robbie Fowler during his time with LeedsRobbie Fowler during his time with Leeds

Former Leeds United striker Robbie Fowler has earned his coaching badges as he takes the next step towards management.

Fowler updated his followers via Twitter, that after two years of hard work his efforts have paid off.

Fowler threw his hat into the ring for the Leeds United job in 2014 after Dave Hockaday was fired.

ITV reported at the time that Fowler was hoping to land the post at the club where he signed for £11 million from Liverpool in 2001.

Fowler LeedsRobbie Fowler scores for Leeds

Already haunted by an error appointing one rookie boss, Massimo Cellino elected not to consider Fowler.

He went for experienced Slovenian boss Darko Milanic instead, but it ended in disaster. Cellino fired him after just six games and no wins.

Leeds manager Darko MilanicFormer Leeds manager Darko Milanic

Leeds are currently without a manager after Garry Monk resigned last month.

It would not be a surprise to see Fowler enter the running again, but he is in the same predicament despite gaining his coaching license.

The success of fellow novice Jaap Stam at Reading though could work in his favour, if new owner Andrea Radrizzani elects to gamble.

Former Liverpool footballer Robbie FowlerFormer Liverpool footballer Robbie Fowler