Fowler joined East Bengal in October 2020 on a two-year deal; former Liverpool and England striker oversaw a ninth-placed finish as his side won just three of 20 fixtures in their debut Indian Super League campaign
Wednesday 8 September 2021 17:24, UK
Robbie Fowler has left his role as head coach of East Bengal by mutual consent after less than a year in charge of the Indian Super League club.
Fowler was appointed on a two-year contract by East Bengal last October, shortly after the Kolkata side had become the 11th club in Indian football's top tier.
The former Liverpool and England forward oversaw a ninth-placed finish as East Bengal won just three of their 20 matches.
A club statement said: "SC East Bengal can confirm that the club has agreed with Robbie Fowler to a mutual termination of the head coach's contract.
"Alongside his assistant Tony Grant, he took charge of the team in a very challenging period of transition and managed to overcome significant odds to bring the fans some moments of joy in the club's first-ever season in the Indian Super League."
East Bengal have confirmed former Real Madrid Castilla coach Manuel Diaz as Fowler's replacement.
Before joining East Bengal, 46-year-old Fowler had been in charge of Australian side Brisbane Roar, but left the club due to limitations placed on his personal life by the coronavirus pandemic.
