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...
coach england manager national team
When I was manager (of Liverpool) in England the national team coach was much more understanding.
draw held three
Three years ago, Lyon were held to a (1-1) draw here,
best czech europe last late night points republic side six teams winner
You have the best 16 teams in Europe here and really they're the cream. If it hadn't been for a late winner from the Czech Republic last night no side would be on six points from two games.
growing proof step team towards
We have made another step towards the qualification. This is proof that this team is growing and getting more mature.
champions pressure relish shoulders time
There was a lot of pressure on our shoulders before this Champions League's match. Now we'd like to take some time to relish our qualification.
again best eight pressure proud team teams three win
There was a lot of pressure on me and on the team to win this match. I am proud to say that Lyon is once again one of the best eight teams in Europe, as it has been for three years.
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.
david
You're all making this a David v Goliath thing and you know how that story ends.
choice draw problem score
This draw can be a problem for us but for them too. They will have little choice but to score at home.
against happened victory won
I think that psychologically we have won the title. It was a very important victory against Nice, especially after what happened in Milan.
champions front next sets television title
I think the title is won. We can become champions in front of our television sets next weekend.
bit guys looked prepare themselves week work
Rennes have had the whole week to prepare themselves for this match. Too many things didn't work out tonight. The guys looked a bit tired.
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Patrick was top of our priority list for the winter transfer window.
contact michael
I get on well with Michael and I still have contact with him and his family.