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. Phone: +263 024 795771 12/15/2020. No discussion of Gérard Houllier can be done without mentioning the scary events of 13 October 2001. It is an internal matter." 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. Gerard Houllier was still a young man at the age of 73. The legendary Manchester United manager was Houllier's rival during the latter's time in charge at Anfield, but they bridged their respective clubs' rivalries by becoming friends. . . Gerard Houllier has passed away. Gerard Houllier and his new recruits. Liverpool legend Phil Thompson says it feels as if he has lost a family member upon Gerard Houllier’s death. That night, AS Roma arrived, we needed a big win to progress beyond the group stages of the Champions League. we put Liverpool back on the European map. Houllier opened up on his time at Liverpool earlier this year, and admitted that he had some regrets despite his treble winning campaign. 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. The Kop sent a get well soon message to Houllier after his heart surgery in 2001 Credit: Getty Images - Getty 6 Gerard is survived by wife Isabelle, two sons … 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. Houllier was rushed to hospital at half-time of a game against Leeds United for an emergency operation due to a heart attack. That was in September 1969. Gerard Houllier had been ill, recovering from his heart trouble, and he had been away from Anfield for five months. 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. Gerard Houllier, the former Liverpool manager, has passed away at the age of 73. Liverpool hero Danny Murphy said on talkSPORT: “He put in place what was needed for Liverpool to be where they are now. Yet more desperate news at the end of a quite desperate year. Home » Celebrities » Piers Morgan’s son told to ‘shut the f up’ by Lord Sugar as Gerard Houllier row escalates. 'Our thoughts are with Gerard's loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.'. “Our thoughts are with Gerard’s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.”. Gerard Houllier joined Liverpool, initially as joint-manager, in 1998 Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd. 6. Translations in context of "gérard houllier" in French-English from Reverso Context: Une prouesse réalisée par... Gérard Houllier. Mon 14 Dec 2020 … RIP Gérard Houllier,” tweeted Guillem Balague. 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. French radio station RMC and sports newspaper L'Equipe reported that Houllier died after having a heart operation in Paris. French outlet RMC Sport have reported that the veteran boss passed away during the night on Sunday, leaving the footballing world in mourning. I just had my first summer off in years, and spent it with my wife, two sons and my grandchildren. Gérard Houllier was born in Thérouanne in the Pas-de-Calais in northern France in 1947, the son of Francis, a butcher, and Gisèle. 'The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Gerard's family and many friends.'. 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. — Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has passed away at the age of 73, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. His last managerial job was at Aston Villa, but he left in 2011 after nine months, following heart problems. Yet more desperate news at the end of a quite desperate year. In an interview with Sportsmail in 2011, Houllier said: 'In a few weeks I will be 64. My mate, my colleague, my boss. “Every time that someone who has contributed so much to football leaves us it’s always a feeling of sadness.”. 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. I've been away for a while, but the current problems at Liverpool have inspired me write the following article. It will be a sad day when Vegard Heggem and Patrik Berger leave Liverpool FC in the summer. 6. Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has died at the age of 73 three weeks after having aortic aneurysm surgery in Paris. Houllier, who leaves a wife and two sons, passed away at the age of 73. 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. Also among the crowd was former Arsenal […] In 2002 Houllier was awarded the Legion d'Honneur - one of France's top civil awards. In a statement, Liverpool said they were “deeply saddened” by Houllier’s death. 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 stood on the Kop and watched Bill Shankly’s side destroy Dundalk 10-0 in a Fairs Cup tie at Anfield in a record-breaking win and was bewitched. 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. “We, the team, the club, the people, the players, the staff . The Frenchman, who bossed the Reds between 1998 and 2004, passed away aged 73 on Monday, just days after having a heart operation. You'll never walk alone Gerard. We remained great friends after he left. The team and I have had a great relationship,' Houllier said upon his departure. 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. Sneak a peek at Grave Trade, premiering into two weeks. He said: 'The news has come as a total shock this morning. 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. 'Great manager and an even better man. “Yeah, but we would have liked to win the title on top of that!” Houllier said. 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. Houllier stood on the Kop and watched Bill Shankly’s side destroy Dundalk 10-0 in a Fairs. “Winning the UEFA Cup was huge because it was a long time since Liverpool had won a cup in Europe. That’s what it meant.”. Ferguson, 78, himself underwent emergency surgery in May 2018 after suffering a brain haemorrhage, but has since recovered. br> Son idéal, c'est lui -Quoi qu'il dise ou qu'il fasse, Il se regarde vivre, et s'écoute parler. 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. Harare C’est avec une profonde tristesse que le Paris Saint-Germain a appris le décès de son ancien entraîneur Gérard Houllier. That night, Gerard stepped up to the touchline. 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. 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. So loyal, so passionate and extremely fierce.'. Your health must be paramount. 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. Gérard Houllier at Anfield, the place he called home between 1998 and 2004. Lord Alan Sugar has hit back at Piers Morgan and his son Spencer – who he told to ‘shut the f**k up’ – after the fallout from his tweet about Gerard Houllier yesterday.. He was a true gentleman.'. 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. Houllier suffered from bad health during his time on Merseyside, with his assistant Phil Thompson having to take charge of the side for half a season in 2001 after the Frenchman was diagnosed with a heart condition. RIP !”. Gerard became a really good friend during his time at Liverpool. Your health has to come before everything.” “It seems my vessels, my arteries, are probably weaker than the ordinary man. 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. Gary Lineker posted: 'Oh no! Herald House 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 ! 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. Houllier arrived at Liverpool in the summer of 1998, initially as joint-manager with Roy Evans before taking sole charge just four months later. ... Mum and two sons who she drove to cold-blooded murder scene all jailed for life. He admitted he was extremely vulnerable to high blood pressure, admitting: 'It seems my vessels, my arteries, are probably weaker than the ordinary man. The football world is mourning and tributes were flooding in on social media. Our resident columnist is back to answer YOUR questions... on why Manchester United players might be taking the p*** out of Paul Pogba, Chelsea are NOT title contenders, Declan Rice is one of Europe's best... and a cauliflower bombshell! A mere five months later, he was back, and just the thunderous Anfield reception makes Liverpool-Roma one of the great European Nights. He left coaching in 2001 for fear of returning to the tighter control of the Premier League. Gerard Houllier should rightfully go down as one of our all-time great managers. Frankreichs Ex-Nationaltrainer Gérard Houllier starb in der Nacht vom 13. auf den 14. I will never forget the day he gave me the Liverpool captaincy the greatest honour of my career. Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman has opened up on his “close relationship” with Gerard Houllier following news of the ex-Reds manager’s death. A fan favourite at Anfield, Houllier suffered a life-threatening vascular problem during a Premier League match against Leeds in 2001. Reports in France yesterday morning confirmed the former Lyon manager had died just days after he underwent a heart operation. 'One of the greatest moments of my life was when we come together in 1998. 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.. RIP Gerard.'. During Gerard Houllier's seven year spell as Liverpool manager, he oversaw the recruitment of 40 players and the departure of 48. French footballing luminaries and loved-ones of ex-Liverpool manager Gerard Houlliet were among those attending the footballing great's funeral in Paris today. He underwent aortic aneurysm surgery three weeks ago and was discharged … 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. He said: “I just had my first summer off in years, and spent it with my wife, two sons and my grandchildren. But some of those hits go a long way to making up for the misses. Gerard Houllier has passed away. RIP Gerard Houllier During covid some of our coaches had been lucky enough to be involved in zoom calls with this footballing genius. Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, who played under Houllier at Anfield, tweeted: 'Absolutely devastated by the news about Gerard Houllier, I was in touch with him only last month to arrange him coming to Liverpool. 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. GMB: Lorraine calls Piers Morgan a 'clown' over mask incident. 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. ', 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. — Metro. The Apprentice star drew criticism after making his tribute post about the former Liverpool manager into a dig at his showbiz nemesis Morgan. Houllier confirmed in his post match Press conference: "It was my decision. 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. 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. 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. Liverpool’s DNA is about silverware. He reportedly sent a text message at the weekend saying: 'I am struggling, but I am going to come out of this.'. “He had fantastic football knowledge which he gained during his extensive and varied career. Houllier, who had suffered a heart condition known as 'dissection of the aorta', eventually returned and won another League Cup with Liverpool in 2003. Sir Alex Ferguson, meanwhile, hailed Houllier as a 'true gentleman' with 'fantastic football knowledge'. https://www.thesun.ie/sport/6281708/gerard-houllier-dead-liverpool 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. 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. 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'. 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 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. Back in 2011, Houllier revealed how Isabelle was instrumental in him quitting football. You could see the pride of the people in the street. He never returned to full-time management. I spent the first summer vacation in a few years with my wife, two sons and grandchildren. RIP Gerard.”, Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush said: “Devastated at the passing of Gérard Houllier. Gerard Houllier and the Prodigal Son « on: February 26, 2003, 01:05:49 pm » Hey there. Houllier passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. — Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has passed away at the age of Condolences to the Houllier family.”, Everton football club added: “Our thoughts are with the family of former France, Liverpool, PSG and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier, as well as those close to him on Merseyside. 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. 'The heart is fine, strong, but the arteries are my weak point and stress can expose that weakness. When Houllier was relieved of his duties in 2004, Thompson also left the club. XV Avec lui ni procès, ni crainte, ni scandale. He became France's assistant coach in 1988 and then manager in 1992 but had a short, unsuccessful spell in charge and resigned after failing to take the team to the 1994 World Cup in the United States. Jamie Redknapp, who like Carragher moved from the Liverpool team to the Sky studio, called it 'incredibly sad news'. 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. T Cribb and Sons is having an open day, showcasing old heirlooms and new options at the family-run funeral parlour. Cnr George Silundika & Sam Nujoma Ex-Liverpool striker Michael Owen tweeted: 'Absolutely heartbroken to hear that my old boss, Gerard Houllier, has sadly passed away. November. Photograph: Malcolm Goy/Shutterstock. 'He had fantastic football knowledge which he gained during his extensive and varied career. #RIPGerard'. By Max Winters For Mailonline Players that came through the system helped France win the World Cup in 1998 and the European Championship in 2000. French footballing luminaries and loved-ones of ex-Liverpool manager Gerard Houlliet were among those attending the footballing great’s funeral in Paris today. After missing the last few weeks of the season because of his heart problems, Houllier was advised by doctors that he would need more time to recuperate. France won the World Cup again in 2018. “Shut the door to this 2020, please! “I can’t even put into words the impact he made on my career. Sami Hyypia. The Herald LONDON. 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. LONDON. 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. Houllier has demanded that Fowler apologise personally to … Prior to Liverpool, 'Loved that man to bits, he changed me as a person & as a player & got LFC back winning trophies. 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. — Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) December 14, 2020. ', 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 was still a young man at the age of 73. I hope you find it interesting! GERARD HOULLIER was really a Scouser with a French accent. About winning things. Ask Crouchie! 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. 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. Gerard Houllier admits Liverpool snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo demands due to Michael Owen. #RIPGerard — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 14, 2020. “He was the first manager to open for me the doors to the other side, there where managers and players are themselves and where you discover how everything works. No one can make up their mind who to support in the stand-off between Fowler and Phil Thompson, two of Anfield's favourite sons. Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has died aged 73, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. Piers Morgan’s son told to ‘shut the f up’ by Lord Sugar as Gerard Houllier row escalates . "We remained great friends after he left and he was always a great ally to have. — Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has passed away at the age of 73, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. 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'. I’m the person I am now because of him.”, Gary Lineker wrote: “Oh no! Published: 20 December 2020. 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. “We finished third that year and second the following season. 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. The Frenchman enjoyed great success in his time at Liverpool, guiding the club to a famous FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup … Speaking prior to his club’s Premier League match against Newcastle tomorrow Bielsa added: “He’s a man who left his mark on football. Just to be in his company was an absolute treat. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9050879/amp A genuine Liverpool legend of modern times, big Sami was signed from Willem II for just £2.5m in May 1999. Gerard Houllier 3rd September 1947 – 14th December 2020. Winning the League Cup (in 2001) gave confidence to get to the other finals. In an interview with Sportsmail In 2011, Houllier said: ‘I will be 64 years old in a few weeks. The couple had two sons. Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa has said the death of Houllier is “very hurtful news”. — Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has passed away at the age of 73, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. He described the defeat by Bulgaria as 'the most catastrophic scenario imaginable' and focused on youth coaching immediately after the debacle. A great manager and a genuinely caring man. Receive news headlines directly to your inbox, daily! Duncan Oldham 14 Dec 2020 Duncan Oldham. The passing of Gerard Houllier, aged 73, has left the game in mourning. Liverpool paid tribute to their former manager today, saying: 'We are mourning the passing of our treble-winning manager, Gerard Houllier. — Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has passed away at the age of 73, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. Scott Murray. 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. 10:10 14 Dec 2020, updated 11:02 15 Dec 2020. Oh no! — Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has passed away at the age of 73, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren. 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. 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. 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. GERARD HOULLIER was really a Scouser with a French accent. It wouldn’t be unfair to say Gerard Houllier’s 40 signings as Liverpool boss were pretty hit and miss at times. 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. Houllier was forced into emergency surgery and the condition troubled him throughout the remainder of his career, despite making a return to football. Houllier was unquestionably a great manager. Liverpool legend Phil Thompson says it feels as if he has lost a family member upon Gerard Houllier’s death. His early-2000s team-mate Didi Hamann said: 'Devastated to hear the news that our former manager Gerard Houllier passed away. 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. Gerard Houllier, former Liverpool and Lyon manager who passed away on December 14 after heart surgery, was laid to rest on Monday with a funeral held in Paris. “The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Gerard’s family and many friends.”. Duncan Oldham: Gerard Houllier reminded us what it was like to win again. Gerard Houllier is laid to rest at Paris funeral attended by his grieving widow. 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 LONDON. RIP Boss.'. Houllier returned to management after taking a break in 2010 with Aston Villa but left the role the following year following further heart troubles. “We are mourning the passing of our treble-winning manager, Gerard Houllier,” the club said. 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. RIP Gerard Houllier During covid some of our coaches had been lucky enough to be involved in zoom calls with this footballing genius. LONDON. One of football’s smartest, warmest and loveliest people. —. Your health has to come before everything.'. #RIPBoss'. The couple had two sons. The passing of Gerard Houllier, aged 73, has left the game in mourning. 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