Robert Bowers (born 19 August 1959), better known as Barney Bowers, is a former Derby County, Cliftonville, Ards and Glentoran player. He usually played as a midfielder. He has won every medal possible in the Irish League during his career for Glentoran, where he played from 1981–1995. He is also in the club's top 10 players in terms of appearances, ranking 7th, and is one of 27 players to score over 100 goals for the club.