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Gerard Houllier Dead

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Taz, Dec 14, 2020.

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  1. Taz Blind Justice Gold Member News Writer

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    Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has died at the age of 73.

    The Frenchman managed the Reds from 1998-2004 and led them to five major trophies, including the FA Cup, League Cup and Uefa Cup treble in 2000-01.

    Prior to Liverpool, Houllier managed Lens, Paris St-Germain and the French national team, and after leaving the Reds won two Ligue 1 titles at Lyon.

    His last managerial job was at Aston Villa, but he left in 2011 after nine months, following heart problems.

    In a statement, Liverpool said they were "deeply saddened" by Houllier's death.

    "We are mourning the passing of our treble-winning manager, Gerard Houllier," the club said.

    "The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Gerard's family and many friends."

    Aston Villa said: "All at Aston Villa are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gerard Houllier, our manager during the 2010-11 season.

    "Our thoughts are with Gerard's loved ones at this incredibly difficult time."

    Houllier made his managerial name with Lens and PSG in the 1980s before taking over the French national side in 1992.

    However, after Les Bleus failed to qualify for the 1994 World Cup finals - with Houllier blaming a mistake from winger David Ginola for their exit - he resigned from the role.

    In 1998, he moved to England and took charge of Liverpool as joint manager alongside Roy Evans.

    Evans resigned three months later and Houllier took sole charge, rebuilding the Reds and leading them to the unprecedented treble in the 2000-01 season.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55300386

    RIP YNWA
     
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  2. Marie Bookmaker

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    RIP :shamrock: YNWA
     
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  3. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy

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    That's sad news.

    RIP
     
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  4. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Rip. YNWA.
     
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  5. Lyonniste Olimpico Liyonês

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    Sad news, a gentleman apparently. RIP
     
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    RIP
     
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  8. MickeyyMack CELTIC GLASGOW OK Gold Member

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  10. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    Orchestrated the weirdest treble ever, and by all accounts an absolute gem of a guy. Seen his age when this was reported and realised I’ve just thought he was fifty odds for 20 years.

    Also just made me realise I do that with MON as well, crazy he’s late 60’s now man.
     
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