The Robbie Fowler Property Academy – a curious combination of self-help & questionable financial advice
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- Created: Thursday, 06 October 2016 01:08
- Written by David Moftakhar
Robbie Fowler’s name is as synonymous with bricks and mortar as it is with the City of Liverpool and the Lord above – a.k.a. God. It’s estimated former striker owns around 100 properties between the Oldham and Liverpool area and despite a playing career characterised by steady decline from the age of 20, his buy-to-let empire ensures he remains near the top of football’s rich lists.
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