Gerard Houllier
Gerard Houllier
Gérard Houllier OBE, is a French football manager. His past clubs include Paris Saint-Germain, RC Lens and Liverpool, with whom he won the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup in 2001. He then guided Olympique Lyonnais to two French titles, before announcing his resignation on 25 May 2007. He became manager of Aston Villa in September 2010, before stepping down in June 2011 following frequent hospitalisation over heart problems. He also coached the French national team between 1992 and...
political leaving important
It is important for the club to find a balance in a world driven by economic and political needs. This club usually does that [on leaving Liverpool]
hero yesterday today
We don't destroy our heroes today when we worshipped them yesterday.
passion atmosphere used
I used to stand on the Kop when I was here in 1969. The atmosphere and passion on the pitch as well as the terraces was intoxicating and Liverpool became part of me from that day on.
determination commitment player
Liverpool players must play like a lion, give his all. There must be determination, commitment and resolve to be a Liverpool player.
philosophy important clubs
My philosophy is that the club is more important than anyone!
football breathing anfield
There are those who say maybe I should forget about football. Maybe I should forget about breathing.
bruised serious
It's a bruised ligament. It doesn't look too serious but he can't play on Tuesday.
good great night start supporters
Its a good start and its a great night for the supporters and the club.
beating defeat four good lose rather suffer
It's a defeat but I'd rather suffer a good beating like tonight's than lose four times 1-0.
deserved goal matches pity shots win
It's a pity because I think we deserved to win but sometimes you win matches you really shouldn't have. We had about 34 shots on goal but that's football.
club players pressure record season special win
It's a record for the club and also a part of history. This has a special connotation this season because there has been a lot of pressure on the players and the staff. Here, we all win together.
account conditions good job leg position puts result second strong taking
Taking into account the conditions it is a good result and it puts us in a strong position for the second leg at home. There is still a job to do though.
draw fight physically pleased shape
They were physically in a better shape than we were so I'm pleased with the draw here. We had to fight for it but I would say it's deserved.
national players team third
About a third of the national team is made of Lyon players and I have the right to say that I disagree.