Gerard Houllier
Born: September 3, 1947 (age 74)
Hometown: Thérouanne, France
Nationality: 
French
FrenchRole: Manager
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2010-2011 | Aston Villa |
Sports Mole has 116 articles about Gerard Houllier. Articles 1 to 40:
Preview: Troyes vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Troyes and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 14, 09:31
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 18, 15:12
Top five UEFA Cup/Europa League finals
Sports Mole takes a look at the top five UEFA Cup/Europa League finals of all time ahead of Wednesday's clash between Villarreal and Manchester United.
May 24, 15:27
Jamie Carragher: 'Gerard Houllier is a Liverpool legend'
Jamie Carragher pays tribute to former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier, who passed away at the age of 73.
Dec 15, 08:58
Mondays sporting social: Gerard Houllier tributes and a stunning BBL catch
The former Liverpool and Aston Villa boss died on Monday.
Dec 14, 19:32
Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Lorient - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Lorient, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 14, 18:11
Revisiting the "touch of destiny" which led Gerard Houllier to Liverpool
An Anfield visit while at university made a lasting impression on the Frenchman.
Dec 14, 16:46
Top 10 UEFA Cup/Europa League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2019-20 Europa League final, Sports Mole rounds up the 10 greatest finals in UEFA Cup/Europa League history.
Aug 20, 07:00
On this day: Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince joins Liverpool
Paul Ince had left United for Inter Milan two years earlier.
Jul 18, 07:40
On this day: Liverpool beat Barcelona to reach 2001 UEFA Cup final
The Reds went on to secure a cup treble in the 2000/01 season.
Apr 19, 09:06
How Liverpool would have fared if every Premier League season ended after 29 games
Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool would have fared if every Premier League season ended after 29 matches.
Apr 10, 10:58
Jamie Carragher reveals why Liverpool turned down Jose Mourinho
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reveals that the club were considering appointing Jose Mourinho as manager in 2004 before instead deciding on Rafael Benitez.
Apr 3, 11:21
News Extra: Dortmund's Aubameyang dig, "Genius" Pep, New Matuidi deal
The latest news from across the footballing world, including Borussia Dortmund's cheeky swipe at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Dani Alves's latest praise for Pep Guardiola and a rumoured new Juventus contract for Blaise Matuidi.
Oct 5, 08:43
Murphy: Klopp's run of final defeats will 'become an issue' if it continues
The German has lost his previous six major finals as a manager, including three with Liverpool.
May 31, 17:52
Top 10 Liverpool strikers of the Premier League era - #1
Sports Mole's countdown of the top 10 greatest Liverpool strikers from the Premier League era concludes with number one - Robbie Fowler.
Mar 20, 11:14
Phil Thompson: 'Cristiano Ronaldo move would have unsettled Liverpool dressing room'
Former Liverpool assistant manager Phil Thompson believes that a move for Cristiano Ronaldo would have caused "anarchy" in the Reds dressing room.
Oct 15, 18:23
Gerard Houllier: 'Liverpool rejected Cristiano Ronaldo due to wage cap'
Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier reveals that the club's wage structure was the reason behind their failure to land Cristiano Ronaldo in 2003.
Oct 15, 18:08
Edwin van der Sar: 'I rejected Liverpool for a bigger challenge at Juventus'
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar reveals that he rejected the chance to join Liverpool as he desired a "bigger challenge" at Juventus.
Oct 14, 12:19
Liverpool unveil Kenny Dalglish Stand at Anfield
Liverpool unveil the Kenny Dalglish Stand at Anfield in honour of the former Reds player and manager.
Oct 13, 21:02
Fabian Delph happy to fill in for injured full-back Benjamin Mendy
Fabian Delph is prepared to play at left-back in Manchester City's meeting with Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League if Benjamin Mendy fails to recover from injury.
Sep 24, 19:08
Gerard Houllier: 'Alexandre Lacazette guarantees goals'
Former Lyon manager Gerard Houllier insists that Alexandre Lacazette is guaranteed to score goals at Arsenal, likening the striker to club legend Ian Wright.
Jul 8, 22:36
Lyon president: 'Arsenal must pay at least £44m for Alexandre Lacazette'
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is willing to keep Alexandre Lacazette at the Ligue 1 club this summer unless Arsenal match a valuation of at least £44m.
Jun 25, 13:11
Gerard Houllier: 'Dele Alli can be England's Zinedine Zidane'
Former France boss Gerard Houllier believes that Dele Alli can have a similar impact at international level to the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jun 13, 17:37
Ian Rush wants Steven Gerrard to be part of new Liverpool dynasty
Steven Gerrard can one day become Liverpool manager as part of a "new Anfield dynasty", according to Reds legend Ian Rush.
Mar 19, 12:27
Preview: Liverpool vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between top-four rivals Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield.
Mar 3, 22:01
Ex-Liverpool defender Rigobert Song 'in critical condition following stroke'
Former Liverpool defender Rigobert Song is reportedly fighting for his life in hospital after suffering a stroke.
Oct 3, 11:48
Gerard Houllier: 'Liverpool can win Premier League this season'
Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier claims that the current team are "good enough" to win the Premier League title this season.
Sep 27, 15:30
Gerard Houllier: 'Manchester United no longer a club, but a factory'
Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier says that Manchester United are no longer a club, but a "factory" instead following the £89m purchase of Paul Pogba.
Aug 10, 10:14
Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's pre-season friendly between Fleetwood Town and Liverpool at Highbury Stadium.
Jul 12, 14:33
Arsene Wenger, Per Mertesacker sign anti-Brexit letter
Arsenal pair Arsene Wenger and Per Mertesacker endorse a letter calling for Britain to remain in the EU.
Jun 2, 16:34
Preview: Europa League final - Liverpool vs. Sevilla
Sports Mole previews the Europa League final between Liverpool and Sevilla at St Jakob-Park in Basel.
May 16, 17:13
Gerard Houllier: 'Jurgen Klopp was a Liverpool fan before he took charge'
Gerard Houllier claims that Jurgen Klopp was a Liverpool fan before he took charge of the club in October.
Dec 15, 09:48
On this day: Robbie Fowler completes switch to Leeds United
Fourteen years ago today, Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler finalised his move to Leeds United for a reported £11m.
Nov 30, 06:00
Gerard Houllier praises Remi Garde's "social intelligence"
Gerard Houllier says that new Aston Villa manager Remi Garde will use his "social intelligence" to interact with his players.
Nov 12, 17:52
Jamie Carragher: 'Remi Garde has a tough job ahead at Aston Villa'
Jamie Carragher says that Remi Garde "will have to produce one of the best managerial acts in Premier League history" to keep Aston Villa up this season.
Nov 7, 14:57
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park.
Nov 6, 16:58
Fitness coach Robert Duverne to join Remi Garde at Aston Villa
Fitness coach Robert Duverne will link up with Remi Garde at Aston Villa, less than five years after his previous spell at the club under Gerard Houllier's management.
Nov 3, 23:08
Gerard Houllier: 'Jurgen Klopp ideal for Liverpool'
Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier suggests that Jurgen Klopp is the right manager for the club.
Oct 21, 10:44
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Jurgen Klopp's first match in charge of Liverpool as the Reds take on Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
Oct 15, 18:00
Steven Gerrard: 'Relationship with Rafael Benitez was distant and emotionless'
Steven Gerrard reveals that his relationship with former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was "distant and emotionless".
Sep 13, 17:30
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