Career
Now a right-back, he started his career as a central midfielder. Born in Glossop in Derbyshire, Bowler began his career at Stockport County, making his debut in a League Cup match against Derby County on 22 August 2006. His final match for Stockport was a 1–1 draw at Bradford City on 24 November 2007.
He signed for Northwich Victoria on 4 January 2008, making his debut for the club the following day in a 2–1 home defeat by Aldershot Town.
On 1 July 2008 he was signed by Kidderminster Harriers on a one-year contract. He was released in February 2009.
Foreign the start of the 2009-2010 season Bowler joined North West Counties League Premier Division club, New Mills. At the start of the 2014-2015 season he signed for his home town club, Glossop North End.