Gerard Houllier
Born: September 3, 1947 (age 77)
Hometown: Thérouanne, France
Nationality: 
French
FrenchRole: Manager
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2010-2011 | Aston Villa |
Sports Mole has 122 articles about Gerard Houllier. Articles 1 to 40:
Arne Slot out to achieve Liverpool Premier League first in Brentford clash
Arne Slot is chasing a Liverpool Premier League record as the Reds prepare to host Brentford in their second game of the 2024-25 Premier League season.
Aug 24, 10:40
Preview: Liverpool vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 23, 10:42
Arne Slot reveals ruthless reason for Jarell Quansah withdrawal after injury fears
Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirms that he substituted Jarell Quansah at half time against Ipswich Town because his side were losing too many duels.
Aug 17, 18:54
Ipswich vs. Liverpool: Best stats ahead of Premier League opener
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown between Ipswich Town and Liverpool, Sports Mole picks out some of the best pre-game stats.
Aug 16, 14:25
Top 10 UEFA Cup/Europa League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2023-24 Europa League final between Atalanta BC and Bayer Leverkusen, Sports Mole rounds up the 10 greatest finals in UEFA Cup/Europa League history.
May 22, 09:39
Can you name every member of Liverpool's squad for the 2001 UEFA Cup final?
To celebrate Robbie Fowler's 45th birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name Liverpool's matchday squad from the 2001 UEFA Cup final win over Alaves.
May 16, 13:45
Jurgen Klopp's trophy record at Liverpool
Ahead of Jurgen Klopp's departure from Liverpool, Sports Mole takes a look at every trophy that the German manager has won during his glittering nine-year spell at Anfield.
May 14, 09:30
Can you name Liverpool's 2001 FA Cup-winning squad?
To mark 23 years since the memorable 2001 FA Cup final, Sports Mole challenges you to name Liverpool's 16-man matchday squad from their victory over Arsenal.
May 12, 11:39
Leeds' Jesse Marsch reminisces MLS clashes with Patrick Vieira ahead of Crystal Palace game
Leeds United's Jesse Marsch heaps praise on Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira, although he admits that he "had to hate" the Frenchman when the pair were managerial rivals in the MLS.
Apr 22, 15:26
Preview: Troyes vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Troyes and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 14, 09:31
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 18, 15:12
Top five UEFA Cup/Europa League finals
Sports Mole takes a look at the top five UEFA Cup/Europa League finals of all time ahead of Wednesday's clash between Villarreal and Manchester United.
May 24, 15:27
Jamie Carragher: 'Gerard Houllier is a Liverpool legend'
Jamie Carragher pays tribute to former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier, who passed away at the age of 73.
Dec 15, 08:58
Mondays sporting social: Gerard Houllier tributes and a stunning BBL catch
The former Liverpool and Aston Villa boss died on Monday.
Dec 14, 19:32
Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Lorient - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Lorient, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 14, 18:11
Revisiting the "touch of destiny" which led Gerard Houllier to Liverpool
An Anfield visit while at university made a lasting impression on the Frenchman.
Dec 14, 16:46
On this day: Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince joins Liverpool
Paul Ince had left United for Inter Milan two years earlier.
Jul 18, 07:40
On this day: Liverpool beat Barcelona to reach 2001 UEFA Cup final
The Reds went on to secure a cup treble in the 2000/01 season.
Apr 19, 09:06
How Liverpool would have fared if every Premier League season ended after 29 games
Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool would have fared if every Premier League season ended after 29 matches.
Apr 10, 10:58
Jamie Carragher reveals why Liverpool turned down Jose Mourinho
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reveals that the club were considering appointing Jose Mourinho as manager in 2004 before instead deciding on Rafael Benitez.
Apr 3, 11:21
News Extra: Dortmund's Aubameyang dig, "Genius" Pep, New Matuidi deal
The latest news from across the footballing world, including Borussia Dortmund's cheeky swipe at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Dani Alves's latest praise for Pep Guardiola and a rumoured new Juventus contract for Blaise Matuidi.
Oct 5, 08:43
Murphy: Klopp's run of final defeats will 'become an issue' if it continues
The German has lost his previous six major finals as a manager, including three with Liverpool.
May 31, 17:52
Top 10 Liverpool strikers of the Premier League era - #1
Sports Mole's countdown of the top 10 greatest Liverpool strikers from the Premier League era concludes with number one - Robbie Fowler.
Mar 20, 11:14
Phil Thompson: 'Cristiano Ronaldo move would have unsettled Liverpool dressing room'
Former Liverpool assistant manager Phil Thompson believes that a move for Cristiano Ronaldo would have caused "anarchy" in the Reds dressing room.
Oct 15, 18:23
Gerard Houllier: 'Liverpool rejected Cristiano Ronaldo due to wage cap'
Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier reveals that the club's wage structure was the reason behind their failure to land Cristiano Ronaldo in 2003.
Oct 15, 18:08
Edwin van der Sar: 'I rejected Liverpool for a bigger challenge at Juventus'
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar reveals that he rejected the chance to join Liverpool as he desired a "bigger challenge" at Juventus.
Oct 14, 12:19
Liverpool unveil Kenny Dalglish Stand at Anfield
Liverpool unveil the Kenny Dalglish Stand at Anfield in honour of the former Reds player and manager.
Oct 13, 21:02
Fabian Delph happy to fill in for injured full-back Benjamin Mendy
Fabian Delph is prepared to play at left-back in Manchester City's meeting with Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League if Benjamin Mendy fails to recover from injury.
Sep 24, 19:08
Gerard Houllier: 'Alexandre Lacazette guarantees goals'
Former Lyon manager Gerard Houllier insists that Alexandre Lacazette is guaranteed to score goals at Arsenal, likening the striker to club legend Ian Wright.
Jul 8, 22:36
Lyon president: 'Arsenal must pay at least £44m for Alexandre Lacazette'
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is willing to keep Alexandre Lacazette at the Ligue 1 club this summer unless Arsenal match a valuation of at least £44m.
Jun 25, 13:11
Gerard Houllier: 'Dele Alli can be England's Zinedine Zidane'
Former France boss Gerard Houllier believes that Dele Alli can have a similar impact at international level to the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jun 13, 17:37
Ian Rush wants Steven Gerrard to be part of new Liverpool dynasty
Steven Gerrard can one day become Liverpool manager as part of a "new Anfield dynasty", according to Reds legend Ian Rush.
Mar 19, 12:27
Preview: Liverpool vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between top-four rivals Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield.
Mar 3, 22:01
Ex-Liverpool defender Rigobert Song 'in critical condition following stroke'
Former Liverpool defender Rigobert Song is reportedly fighting for his life in hospital after suffering a stroke.
Oct 3, 11:48
Gerard Houllier: 'Liverpool can win Premier League this season'
Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier claims that the current team are "good enough" to win the Premier League title this season.
Sep 27, 15:30
Gerard Houllier: 'Manchester United no longer a club, but a factory'
Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier says that Manchester United are no longer a club, but a "factory" instead following the £89m purchase of Paul Pogba.
Aug 10, 10:14
Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's pre-season friendly between Fleetwood Town and Liverpool at Highbury Stadium.
Jul 12, 14:33
Arsene Wenger, Per Mertesacker sign anti-Brexit letter
Arsenal pair Arsene Wenger and Per Mertesacker endorse a letter calling for Britain to remain in the EU.
Jun 2, 16:34
Preview: Europa League final - Liverpool vs. Sevilla
Sports Mole previews the Europa League final between Liverpool and Sevilla at St Jakob-Park in Basel.
May 16, 17:13
Gerard Houllier: 'Jurgen Klopp was a Liverpool fan before he took charge'
Gerard Houllier claims that Jurgen Klopp was a Liverpool fan before he took charge of the club in October.
Dec 15, 09:48
