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Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler pays tribute to Anfield legend Ronnie Moran: 'He just loved the game and loved being part of the club'

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has spoken fondly of the 'brilliant' Ronnie Moran's 'old-school tough love' coaching style - the kind of approach he feels is sadly lacking in the game nowadays.

Moran, who died on Wednesday at the age of 83, served the Reds for a total of 49 years in various capacities and was on the coaching staff when Fowler made his first-team breakthrough at the club in the 1990s.

Moran had a reputation as a tough disciplinarian on the training ground, a kind of 'sergeant major' figure.

Ronnie Moran was 'brilliant' and a 'seargant major' figure at Liverpool, says to Robbie Fowler
Ronnie Moran was 'brilliant' and a 'seargant major' figure at Liverpool, says to Robbie Fowler

And, paying tribute to him at a media event ahead of Saturday's Liverpool FC Foundation Legends Charity Match at Anfield, Fowler said: 'First and foremost he was a good coach.