Gerard Houllier news


Stephen Warnock lifts lid at Aston Villa

Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock today lifted the lid on his frustration last season when he was frozen out of the first-team squad by former boss Gerard Houllier.


Gerard Houllier hits back at Villa star

Former Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has hit back at Gabby Agbonlahor after the striker cricitised him and Gary McAllister.


Paul McGrath returns as a Villa hero

When Aston Villa legend Paul McGrath steps out on his old ground it won’t just be the fans excited to see a returning hero.


Gabby Agbonlahor blasts former boss

Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has revealed that playing under former manager Gerard Houllier almost “killed” him and made him considered quitting the club.


Gerard Houllier could return to football

Villa boss Gerard Houllier will only consider a return to full-time management if his doctors agree that it is safe.


Houllier backs new Villa boss McLeish

Former Villa manager Gerard Houllier has urged the club’s fans to give his successor Alex McLeish the chance to prove he is the right man for the job.


Villa compensation bill reaches £7m

The compensation bill at Villa will hit £7million with the club forced to splash the cash on three managers in the last month.


Darren Bent declares loyalty to Villa

Goal-hero Darren Bent has assured fans he is at Villa to stay despite a summer of upheaval at the club.


Aston Villa cool on Mark Hughes move

Villa will not rush to appoint a new manager as they cooled their interest in Mark Hughes who had been strongly linked with the vacancy after he quit Fulham.


Darren Bent: I owe Houllier my gratitude

Darren Bent today revealed his debt of gratitude to Gerard Houllier after the Villa manager’s exit was rubber- stamped.

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