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...
best great match players proud proved sides
I'm proud of what the players did tonight. Not only did they have a great match but they proved that they are one of the best sides in Europe.
bad good great match prepare
It wasn't a great match but it's a good result. This isn't a bad way to prepare for Tuesday.
chances clear creating ended great net second shame three
We had a great second half, creating two or three clear chances to find the net and it's a shame it ended in a draw.
aspiration fourth game great means
There's a great aspiration to get fourth place, which means every game has a lot at stake,
good great night start supporters
Its a good start and its a great night for the supporters and the club.
both great match sides step towards whoever win won
This win is very important as both sides won their first match and I said that whoever won here would take a great step towards qualification,
deserved game great teams
I thought it was a great game between two great teams and I thought we deserved to win.
capable deal great lost side situation
We've lost two guys. But it's the kind of situation a great side must be capable to deal with.
against expect ideas short tired
Against Rennes we were tired and short of ideas. I expect a reaction.
best means players
I'm downcast and the players are downcast because even if we weren't at our best we had the means to go through.
attacking defensive
It was not only spectacular but also emotionally intense. It had all the ingredients of defensive and attacking play. It had everything.
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.
caught lacking missing
They caught us on a day when we were missing or lacking freshness.
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.