Former Leeds United striker Robbie Fowler has made a brutal admission when discussing his move to Elland Road from Anfield in 2001.

Fowler had been playing for his beloved Liverpool for just under a decade before he made a contentious move to Leeds following what he describes as regular disagreements with then Reds' manager Gerard Houllier.

Although the ex-England international only made 33 appearances for the Whites, he was loved by their crowd. He helped the club reach a UEFA Cup qualifying place and scored 14 goals for the club in all competitions.

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The connection between the player and the fans has been one of respect since Fowler left over two decades ago. However, speaking on talkSPORT's The Lineup, he may just have put a crack in that relationship.

"I think that was the problem with me and Gerard [Houllier]," Fowler opened up. "He sort of wanted to bring in his own method, his own way of playing. I fell out with him every single day.

"I'll be honest with you I did and I would never ever apologise for that because I wanted to play."

Fowler went on: "In a silly sort of way I'm glad I left Liverpool. I genuinely didn't want to leave Liverpool. This is no disrespect to Leeds or Man City and I know Leeds and City fans won't hold this against me...

"I realised, these are not as good - or not as big I should say - as Liverpool."

Even though these comments can be taken as a 'dig' at the club, most fans will understand Fowler's deep love for Liverpool. That's where he was born and bred, played through the academy and became a star.

Despite this, the ex-Leeds striker has backed his former Yorkshire club on occasion. When Archie Gray was sold to Tottenham, Fowler was very sympathetic with the Elland Road faithful - and said that for Leeds to stop these kind of players leaving they must get promoted.