RIP Gerard.”, Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush said: “Devastated at the passing of Gérard Houllier. I’m the person I am now because of him.”, Gary Lineker wrote: “Oh no! In an interview with Sportsmail in 2011, Houllier said: 'In a few weeks I will be 64. 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. . The couple had two sons. Gerard Houllier has passed away. A fan favourite at Anfield, Houllier suffered a life-threatening vascular problem during a Premier League match against Leeds in 2001. Gerard Houllier sadly passed away on Monday morning at the age of 73, and his former pupil, Danny Murphy, told talkSPORT how the former Liverpool coach changed his career, and his life Gerard Houllier The Chronicle LONDON – Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has passed away at the age of 73, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. Prior to Liverpool, GERARD HOULLIER was really a Scouser with a French accent. — Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has passed away at the age of 73, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. Houllier confirmed in his post match Press conference: "It was my decision. Houllier's assistant, Phil Thompson, explaining the decision not to tell the players until after the game said: "Gerard would have wanted them to go out and remain focused on the game. More recently, he worked as head of global football for the Red Bull group which owns RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg and the New York Red Bulls, as well as advising Lyon. More than 115 000 people have now received their second jab of Covid-19, vaccine with more than 460 000 having had ... LONDON. It is an internal matter." Just to be in his company was an absolute treat. RIP Gérard Houllier,” tweeted Guillem Balague. "We remained great friends after he left and he was always a great ally to have. A true gentleman of the game, always put others first.”, And Liverpool’s very own first-team throw in coach had his say, tweeting: “Sad news @LFC ex-manager Gerard Houllier past away ! Jamie Redknapp, who like Carragher moved from the Liverpool team to the Sky studio, called it 'incredibly sad news'. 'One of the greatest moments of my life was when we come together in 1998. “I can’t even put into words the impact he made on my career. During Gerard Houllier's seven year spell as Liverpool manager, he oversaw the recruitment of 40 players and the departure of 48. That night, AS Roma arrived, we needed a big win to progress beyond the group stages of the Champions League. He was a true gentleman.'. “We finished third that year and second the following season. Houllier passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. A great manager and a genuinely caring man. — Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has passed away at the age of 73, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. After an insignificant playing career in France's lower leagues, Houllier began coaching in 1973, earning his first big job with Lens before taking over at Paris Saint-Germain. My mate, my colleague, my boss. Gerard Houllier has passed away. 'The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Gerard's family and many friends.'. The passing of Gerard Houllier, aged 73, has left the game in mourning. RIP Gerard Houllier During covid some of our coaches had been lucky enough to be involved in zoom calls with this footballing genius. #RIPGerard — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 14, 2020. He reportedly sent a text message at the weekend saying: 'I am struggling, but I am going to come out of this.'. November. Houllier stood on the Kop and watched Bill Shankly’s side destroy Dundalk 10-0 in a Fairs. “Gerard became a really good friend during his time at Liverpool. The Frenchman, who bossed the Reds between 1998 and 2004, passed away aged 73 on Monday, just days after having a heart operation. Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has died at the age of 73 three weeks after having aortic aneurysm surgery in Paris. Your health has to come before everything.” “It seems my vessels, my arteries, are probably weaker than the ordinary man. French footballing luminaries and loved-ones of ex-Liverpool manager Gerard Houlliet were among those attending the footballing great's funeral in Paris today. Ex-Liverpool striker Michael Owen tweeted: 'Absolutely heartbroken to hear that my old boss, Gerard Houllier, has sadly passed away. 10:10 14 Dec 2020, updated 11:02 15 Dec 2020. Cnr George Silundika & Sam Nujoma The couple had two sons. “We, the team, the club, the people, the players, the staff . Houllier's assistant manager at Liverpool, Phil Thompson, posted: 'Absolutely devastated and heartbroken at the sad news of the passing of Gerard. Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has died aged 73, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. 'Our thoughts are with Gerard's loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.'. Gerard Houllier is laid to rest at Paris funeral attended by his grieving widow. Piers Morgan’s son told to ‘shut the f up’ by Lord Sugar as Gerard Houllier row escalates . Houllier opened up on his time at Liverpool earlier this year, and admitted that he had some regrets despite his treble winning campaign. The former PSG, France, and Liverpool manager, Gerard Houllier passed away in December of last year, but the 73-year-old certainly left his mark on the annals of football history. Liverpool legend Phil Thompson says it feels as if he has lost a family member upon Gerard Houllier’s death. T Cribb and Sons is having an open day, showcasing old heirlooms and new options at the family-run funeral parlour. GERARD HOULLIER was really a Scouser with a French accent. Premier League big six to make a 'third attempt at pushing through rule for five substitutions' for the rest of the season in a meeting later this week with Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola 'leading the calls', Manchester United 'cool their interest' in RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano with Bayern Munich now leading the race to sign £38m star next summer as a long-term replacement for David Alaba and Jerome Boateng, Manchester United and Liverpool WON'T support the Rainbow Laces anti-homophobia campaign on their Arabic and Indonesian social media accounts - with clubs dialling down LGBT rights activism 'because it may do the cause more harm than good'. Houllier was part of a new wave of foreign managers that joined the English Premier League in the late 1990s and his methods were considered revolutionary at the time, with himself and Arsene Wenger helping to shape English football’s new look. Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman has opened up on his “close relationship” with Gerard Houllier following news of the ex-Reds manager’s death. RIP Gerard Houllier During covid some of our coaches had been lucky enough to be involved in zoom calls with this footballing genius. Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa has said the death of Houllier is “very hurtful news”. The Frenchman rose to prominence in the English Premier League when he took charge of Liverpool in 1998 and he stayed at Anfield for six years, winning five trophies in a trophy-laden stint. One of football's smartest, warmest and loveliest people. Gerard Houllier dead: Tributes have flooded in for the former Liverpool manager (Image: GETTY) Houllier was released from hospital after three days and given the go-ahead to recuperate at home. He underwent aortic aneurysm surgery three weeks ago and was discharged … A true gentleman of the game, always put others first.'. Gerard Houllier joined Liverpool, initially as joint-manager, in 1998 Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd. 6. Gerard Houllier had been ill, recovering from his heart trouble, and he had been away from Anfield for five months. Your health has to come before everything.'. Mon 14 Dec 2020 … I just had my first summer off in years, and spent it with my wife, two sons and my grandchildren. Der 73-Jährige hatte sich kürzlich einer Operation an der Aorta unterziehen müssen. Houllier's wife, Isabelle, was instrumental in him quitting football - with her concerns about returning to the rigours of Premier League management leading to him stepping away from coaching in 2001. “Winning the UEFA Cup was huge because it was a long time since Liverpool had won a cup in Europe. Later, his spell at Villa was also interrupted by health problems and he never returned to day-to-day coaching after leaving the club in 2011. ... Mum and two sons who she drove to cold-blooded murder scene all jailed for life. Gerard Houllier: The Liverpool Revolution: Amazon.de: Kelly, Stephen F.: Fremdsprachige Bücher Wählen Sie Ihre Cookie-Einstellungen Wir verwenden Cookies und ähnliche Tools, um Ihr Einkaufserlebnis zu verbessern, um unsere Dienste anzubieten, um zu verstehen, wie die Kunden unsere Dienste nutzen, damit wir Verbesserungen vornehmen können, und um Werbung anzuzeigen. — Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has passed away at the age of 73, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. 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. The former school teacher was credited with dragging Liverpool into the 21st century with regards to their approach to training and preparation, bringing in more modern techniques that moved the Reds to the cutting edge of the game. The passing of Gerard Houllier, aged 73, has left the game in mourning. He described the defeat by Bulgaria as 'the most catastrophic scenario imaginable' and focused on youth coaching immediately after the debacle. Ferguson, 78, himself underwent emergency surgery in May 2018 after suffering a brain haemorrhage, but has since recovered. But he left the club at the end of the 2003/04 season, to be replaced by Rafael Benitez, ending his six-year reign at Anfield. #RIPGerard'. XV Avec lui ni procès, ni crainte, ni scandale. When I heard the news that Gerard Houllier had passed away, I felt like I’d lost a part of my life and it’s a feeling that I’m not sure I can explain. He said: “I just had my first summer off in years, and spent it with my wife, two sons and my grandchildren. One of football’s smartest, warmest and loveliest people.”, Former Villa striker Darren Bent said: “R.I.P Boss , You will be missed , Could not speak highly enough of you, not just as a manager but as a person as well. Yet more desperate news at the end of a quite desperate year. He may have born in Therouanne, a few miles south west of Calais, but Liverpool became the love of his life – not just the club but the city. French radio station RMC and sports newspaper L'Equipe reported that Houllier died after having a heart operation in Paris. In a statement, Liverpool said they were “deeply saddened” by Houllier’s death. No discussion of Gérard Houllier can be done without mentioning the scary events of 13 October 2001. Receive news headlines directly to your inbox, daily! French outlet RMC Sport have reported that the veteran boss passed away during the night on Sunday, leaving the footballing world in mourning. — Metro. Liverpool hero Danny Murphy said on talkSPORT: “He put in place what was needed for Liverpool to be where they are now. French footballing luminaries and loved-ones of ex-Liverpool manager Gerard Houlliet were among those attending the footballing great’s funeral in Paris today. You could see the pride of the people in the street. Photograph: Malcolm Goy/Shutterstock. Car il faut que demain on dise, quand il passe : Cet homme que voilà, c'est Robert Lovelace Autour de ce mot-là le monde peut rouler ; Il est l'axe du monde, et lui permet d'aller. Houllier, who leaves a wife and two sons, passed away at the age of 73. “Our thoughts are with Gerard’s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.”. LONDON. The Frenchman enjoyed great success in his time at Liverpool, guiding the club to a famous FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup … He never returned to full-time management. ', Ian Rush, the former Liverpool striker who had a short spell as a coach under Houllier, said: 'Devastated at the passing of Gerard Houllier. Gerard Houllier has passed away. Herald House Oh no! Email Us: Contact US, © 2021 The Herald | Disclaimer | Copyright, Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has died aged 73, The former school teacher was credited with dragging Liverpool into the 21st century with regards to their approach to training and preparation, bringing in more modern techniques that moved the Reds to the cutting edge of the game. Duncan Oldham: Gerard Houllier reminded us what it was like to win again. 'Loved that man to bits, he changed me as a person & as a player & got LFC back winning trophies. About winning things. That’s what it meant.”. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9050879/amp In 2002 Houllier was awarded the Legion d'Honneur - one of France's top civil awards. X-rated Gerard Houllier phone call, lying to Steven Gerrard, shadowing Rafa Benitez, being woken up at 2am and the untold story of a Liverpool debut Gérard Houllier, who was appointed a Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur in 2002 and an honorary OBE in 2003, is survived by his wife Isabelle and their two sons. Gerard Houllier, the former Liverpool manager, has passed away at the age of 73. December 21, 2020 by Read Sector. Those incoming transfers have cost approximately £125,400,000 at an average of approximately £3,135,000 per player, and the departures have brought in approximately £60,675,000 in transfer fees. #RIPBoss'. One of football’s smartest, warmest and loveliest people. Isabelle Houllier, the French manager’s widow, was among those gathered at the church of Notre Dame de Grâce in Paris to say their final farewell on Monday. 'Liverpool meant six years of happiness of me. The treble was completed with an astonishing 5-4 win over Spanish side Alaves in the UEFA Cup final, just days after Michael Owen's two late goals secured a thrilling comeback win against Arsenal in the FA Cup showpiece. Phone: +263 024 795771 French footballing luminaries and loved-ones of ex-Liverpool manager Gerard Houlliet were among those attending the footballing great’s funeral in Paris today. A builder by nature, Gérard Houllier’s career is full of teams (the French World Champions of 98, the Red Bull academy set ups) that bear his influence, long after his stay. RIP !”. — Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has passed away at the age of 73, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. It wouldn’t be unfair to say Gerard Houllier’s 40 signings as Liverpool boss were pretty hit and miss at times. Describing Houllier as 'a man that did an amazing job for Liverpool football club and for football as a whole', he added: 'My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He oversaw a major rebuilding of the first-team squad, signing the likes of Sami Hyypia, Dietmar Hamann and Vladimir Smicer, and changed the tactical philosophy to make them a force once again. In 1986, Houllier lead PSG to their first-ever top division title and then in 1992, his was announced as the manager of the French national team. br> Son idéal, c'est lui -Quoi qu'il dise ou qu'il fasse, Il se regarde vivre, et s'écoute parler. Houllier, who led Liverpool to a unique cup treble in 2001, was described by his former players and colleagues today as a 'great manager and a genuinely caring man' and a 'true gentleman of the game' who 'always put others first'. Houllier returned to management after taking a break in 2010 with Aston Villa but left the role the following year following further heart troubles. "Gerard Houllier was still a young man at the age of 73. . According to L'Equipe journalist Vincent Duluc, Houllier underwent aortic aneurysm surgery three weeks ago and was discharged from a Paris hospital and returned home on Sunday. Gerard Houllier admits Liverpool snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo demands due to Michael Owen. A mere five months later, he was back, and just the thunderous Anfield reception makes Liverpool-Roma one of the great European Nights. His last managerial job was at Aston Villa, but he left in 2011 after nine months, following heart problems. Sami Hyypia. Gérard Houllier was born in Thérouanne in the Pas-de-Calais in northern France in 1947, the son of Francis, a butcher, and Gisèle. Houllier arrived at Liverpool in the summer of 1998, initially as joint-manager with Roy Evans before taking sole charge just four months later. Gerard Houllier’s passing earlier this week prompted tributes from both England and France, as former colleagues and rivals alike praised his work in French football and in the Premier League. Gérard Houllier, who was appointed a Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur in 2002 and an honorary OBE in 2003, is survived by his wife Isabelle and their two sons. LONDON. I've been away for a while, but the current problems at Liverpool have inspired me write the following article. Your health must be paramount. Gerard Houllier is laid to rest at Paris funeral attended by his grieving widow December 21, 2020 Express Informer French footballing luminaries and loved-ones of ex-Liverpool manager Gerard Houlliet were among those attending the footballing great’s funeral in Paris today. However, Houllier lasted just a season at Villa Park after he fell ill towards the end of his first campaign in Birmingham and he subsequently stepped down due to his poor health. Players that came through the system helped France win the World Cup in 1998 and the European Championship in 2000. Gerard Houllier is laid to rest at Paris funeral attended by his grieving widow December 21, 2020 by broread French footballing luminaries and loved-ones of ex-Liverpool manager Gerard Houlliet were among those attending the footballing great’s funeral in Paris today. Gerard became a really good friend during his time at Liverpool. When we saw each other at UEFA meetings or other events, we would often enjoy a chat, he was always great company and I will miss him dearly. Gérard Houllier at Anfield, the place he called home between 1998 and 2004. Houllier was largely credited with laying the foundations for the national team's dominance of world football following the establishment of the French academy system. In September 2010, Gérard Houllier was appointed manager of Aston Villa and this led to Houllier offering him the role of assistant manager at the Midlands club. He may have born in Therouanne, a few miles south west of Calais, but Liverpool became the love of his life – not just the club but the city. In an interview with Sportsmail In 2011, Houllier said: ‘I will be 64 years old in a few weeks. —. The Frenchman, who also managed Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon, had a long history of medical issues, most notably a heart problem and high blood pressure, but the cause of his death remains unknown. Houllier, a former English teacher, was seconds from taking France to the USA before Bulgaria grabbed a last-gasp winner at the Parc des Princes. A post from Villa read: 'All at Aston Villa are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gerard Houllier, our manager during the 2010/11 season. Liverpool’s DNA is about silverware. But some of those hits go a long way to making up for the misses. Liverpool legend Phil Thompson says it feels as if he has lost a family member upon Gerard Houllier’s death. Back in 2011, Houllier revealed how Isabelle was instrumental in him quitting football. 'The heart is fine, strong, but the arteries are my weak point and stress can expose that weakness. 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. C’est avec une profonde tristesse que le Paris Saint-Germain a appris le décès de son ancien entraîneur Gérard Houllier. Frankreichs Ex-Nationaltrainer Gérard Houllier starb in der Nacht vom 13. auf den 14. 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. Taught me to see things Differently. “Every time that someone who has contributed so much to football leaves us it’s always a feeling of sadness.”. That was important. Translations in context of "gérard houllier" in French-English from Reverso Context: Une prouesse réalisée par... Gérard Houllier. Gerard Houllier was still a young man at the age of 73. Houllier's methods quickly brought rewards as the Reds won a unique treble in 2000-01 of the FA Cup, UEFA Cup and League Cup, as well as a third-place finish in the Premier League. Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman has opened up on his “close relationship” with Gerard Houllier following news of the ex-Reds manager’s death.. Houllier passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren.. His early-2000s team-mate Didi Hamann said: 'Devastated to hear the news that our former manager Gerard Houllier passed away. The football world is mourning and tributes were flooding in on social media. By Max Winters For Mailonline Houllier, who had suffered a heart condition known as 'dissection of the aorta', eventually returned and won another League Cup with Liverpool in 2003. Houllier was rushed to hospital at half-time of a game against Leeds United for an emergency operation due to a heart attack. Speaking prior to his club’s Premier League match against Newcastle tomorrow Bielsa added: “He’s a man who left his mark on football. The team and I have had a great relationship,' Houllier said upon his departure. Houllier was forced into emergency surgery and the condition troubled him throughout the remainder of his career, despite making a return to football. Sir Alex Ferguson, meanwhile, hailed Houllier as a 'true gentleman' with 'fantastic football knowledge'. After departing Liverpool in 2004, Houllier joined Lyon a year later but he felt he had unfinished business in England and made a surprise return to the Premier League with Aston Villa in 2010. But only months later, in October 2001, Houllier fell ill at half-time during Liverpool's match against Leeds and was diagnosed with an aortic dissection which required 11 hours of emergency surgery and led to a five-month spell out of the dugout. That night, Gerard stepped up to the touchline. This equates to a net spend of approximately £64,725,000. GMB: Lorraine calls Piers Morgan a 'clown' over mask incident. Liverpool paid tribute to their former manager today, saying: 'We are mourning the passing of our treble-winning manager, Gerard Houllier. Gerard Houllier should rightfully go down as one of our all-time great managers. ', Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier, pictured at an awards ceremony in Monaco just seven weeks ago, died at the age of 73 on Monday, Houllier, pictured with his wife Isabelle in 2016, had a long history of medical issues which twice interrupted his career in English football, One of Houllier's greatest managerial achievements was a cup treble with Liverpool in 2001, Four days before, Houllier lifted the FA Cup at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff after Michael Owen's two late goals secured a thrilling comeback win against Arsenal, The third part of Liverpool's unique treble was the League Cup, then known as the Worthington Cup, which they won in February 2001 by beating Birmingham City in the final, Houllier (pictured bottom middle in 1993) had a short spell in charge of the French national team after failing to take the team to the 1994 World Cup in the United States, Houllier and his assistant Phil Thompson watch Liverpool play Tottenham in the Premier League during the 2001/02 season, Sir Alex Ferguson became friends with his old rival and has hailed a 'true gentleman', Houllier celebrates winning the French league title with Lyon in 2007, where he won back-to-back championships, Houllier is unveiled as Aston Villa manager in 2010, a job he held for one season before leaving the job following further health problems the following year, Michael Owen, who played under Houllier at Liverpool, was among the former players and colleagues of the Frenchman who paid tribute to him today, 10:10 14 Dec 2020, updated 11:02 15 Dec 2020. 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