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Gerard Houllier

Born: September 3, 1947 (age 77)

Hometown: Thérouanne, France
Nationality: France French

Role: Manager
Gerard Houllier
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Career History
Senior2010-2011Aston Villa
Sports Mole has 123 articles about Gerard Houllier. Articles 1 to 40:
Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrate on April 24, 2024
Everton vs. Liverpool: Five most memorable Merseyside derbies at Goodison Park after absorbing Premier League draw
Ahead of Wednesday's final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, Sports Mole picks out some of the best contests between Everton and Liverpool at the Toffees' old home.
80 days ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on August 17, 2024
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.
253 days ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on August 17, 2024
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.
254 days ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on August 17, 2024
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.
260 days ago
New Liverpool manager Arne Slot poses for a photograph at the training centre on July 5, 2024
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.
261 days ago
Liverpool players celebrate scoring in the 2001 UEFA Cup semi-final against Barcelona
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.
347 days ago
UEFA Cup trophy
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.
353 days ago
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp lifts the Champions League trophy on June 1, 2019
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.
355 days ago
Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier celebrates with the FA Cup trophy in 2001
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.
357 days ago
Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch celebrates after the match on April 9, 2022
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.
3 years ago
Olympique Lyonnais' Lucas Paqueta celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 9, 2022
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.
3 years ago
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on November 4, 2021
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.
3 years ago
Sevilla hero Luuk de Jong kisses the Europa League trophy following their victory over Inter Milan on August 21, 2020
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.
4 years ago
Jamie Carragher pictured in December 2018
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.
4 years ago
Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier celebrates with the FA Cup trophy in 2001
Mondays sporting social: Gerard Houllier tributes and a stunning BBL catch
The former Liverpool and Aston Villa boss died on Monday.
4 years ago
Paris Saint-Germain PSG duo Neymar and Kylian Mbappe celebrate after scoring against Istanbul Basaksehir on December 9, 2020
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.
4 years ago
Gerard Houllier pictured in April 2019
Revisiting the "touch of destiny" which led Gerard Houllier to Liverpool
An Anfield visit while at university made a lasting impression on the Frenchman.
4 years ago
Paul Ince pictured when signing for Liverpool in 1997
On this day: Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince joins Liverpool
Paul Ince had left United for Inter Milan two years earlier.
5 years ago
Liverpool players celebrate scoring in the 2001 UEFA Cup semi-final against Barcelona
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.
5 years ago
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on February 29, 2020
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.
5 years ago
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho on March 10, 2020
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.
5 years ago
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring his second during the Premier League game between Watford and Arsenal on September 15, 2019
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.
6 years ago
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's match against Barcelona on May 1, 2019
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.
6 years ago
Robbie Fowler for Liverpool in 1998
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.
6 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
8 years ago
Generic image of a locker room
Liverpool unveil Kenny Dalglish Stand at Anfield
Liverpool unveil the Kenny Dalglish Stand at Anfield in honour of the former Reds player and manager.
8 years ago
Fabian Delph celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Hull City on April 8, 2017
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.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Liverpool vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between top-four rivals Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield.
8 years ago
Generic image of a locker room
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.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's pre-season friendly between Fleetwood Town and Liverpool at Highbury Stadium.
9 years ago
Generic image of a locker room
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.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Europa League final - Liverpool vs. Sevilla
Sports Mole previews the Europa League final between Liverpool and Sevilla at St Jakob-Park in Basel.
9 years ago
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool34257280324882
2Arsenal351813464313367
3Manchester CityMan City35197967432464
4Newcastle UnitedNewcastle341951065442162
5Chelsea34179859401960
6Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest341861053411260
7Aston Villa3517995549660
8Bournemouth3514111055421353
9Fulham35149125047351
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton34131295655151
11Brentford34147135850849
12Crystal Palace341112114347-445
13Wolverhampton WanderersWolves35125185162-1141
14Everton35815123643-739
15Manchester UnitedMan Utd34109153947-839
16Tottenham HotspurSpurs34114196256637
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham3499163958-1936
18Ipswich TownIpswich35410213576-4122
19Leicester CityLeicester3556242976-4721
20Southampton3525282582-5711


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