RIP Gérard Houiller

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[Savant]

Very saddened by this. He was a genius of multiple eras. Personally I only caught the tail end of his tenure at Liverpool but he brought the club into the 21st century and is still revered on the Merseyside. A great mind of the sport.

 

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[Jussi]

United saddened by the loss of Gerard Houllier

Reacting to the loss, Sir Alex said: “The news has come as a total shock this morning. Gerard Houllier was still a young man at the age of 73.

“Gerard became a really good friend during his time at Liverpool. We remained great friends after he left and he was always a great ally to have.

“He had fantastic football knowledge which he gained during his extensive and varied career. 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. He was a true gentleman.

“It is a sad day for the football world and my thoughts are with his family at this desperately sad time.”

Houllier revealed at that time how his old rival Sir Alex had checked in on him, saying: “He came to see me at the hospital. He has got that human warmth. I had a few managers who came – Sir Alex, of course, Arsene Wenger my friend, and Sven-Goran Eriksson came as well.

“The rivalry [with Sir Alex] is something healthy for football but there is no rivalry between us two managers. There were a few opportunities where sometimes he gave me a call and some help.

“Look at his tremendous record with different teams. I think he is a genius. Getting to the top is something - staying at the top is another thing completely. I had a good record against him – that is what Sir Alex said - ‘you are more successful against Manchester United than even Bob Paisley.’

“He’s been a friend for a long time, before I came to England and even after. We met at coaches’ get-togethers organised by Andy Roxburgh at UEFA and sometimes on holiday. We’ve been friends and whatever happens in the game we will remain friends.”

 

[PanniniClaus]

RIP Mr. Houllier