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Liverpool FC legend Robbie Fowler has applied for the vacant manager’s job at Leeds United, according to reports.

The former Reds star is understood to be one of a number of names to have thrown their hat into the ring, following the sacking of Dave Hockaday last month.

Fowler enjoyed a spell at Elland Road as a player, joining from Liverpool in 2001 and scoring 14 goals in 33 appearances during a difficult time for the Yorkshire club. He left for Manchester City in January 2003.

Recently, he has returned to Liverpool as a club ambassador, and has been assisting the club’s Academy staff by taking coaching sessions.

He has, however, expressed a desire to move into management at some point.

In January of this year, he discussed the prospect of coaching a team in the forthcoming Indian Super League, and he has been consistently linked with a host of Football League vacancies.

Leeds, who are under the temporary guidance of Neil Redfearn, currently sit 18th in the SkyBet Championship, having taken six points from their opening five league matches.

Their next fixture is away to Birmingham City this Saturday lunchtime.