Gerard Houllier dies aged 73 - tributes and reaction to former Liverpool manager

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Gerard Houllier has died aged 73
Won five major trophies at Liverpool, including cup treble in 2000-01
Also managed Aston Villa and France national team
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Houllier led Liverpool to treblepublished at 11:29 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
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Gerard Houllier made his managerial name with Lens and Paris St-Germain in the 1980s before taking over the French national side in 1992.
However, after Les Bleus failed to qualify for the 1994 World Cup finals - with Houllier blaming a mistake from winger David Ginola for their exit - he resigned from the role.
In 1998, he moved to England when he took charge of Liverpool as joint manager alongside Roy Evans.
Evans resigned three months later and the Frenchman took sole charge, rebuilding the Anfield club and leading them to a unprecedented treble of the FA Cup, League Cup and Uefa Cup in the 2000-2001 season.
Postpublished at 11:26 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
Liverpool's Merseyside rivals Everton have offered their sympathies over the passing of Gerard Houllier.
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Postpublished at 11:22 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
At the start of the Champions League draw, Uefa's deputy general secretary Giorgio Marchetti has paid tribute to Gerard Houllier, saying: “Out thoughts are with his family and French football at this difficult time.”
Postpublished at 11:21 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
Always got the impression that Gerard Houllier was quite a good bloke to speak to.
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John: Houllier brought Liverpool back to a winning mentality, he made us contenders. He'll be forever remembered as one of the best Liverpool managers ever, deservedly so.
Ashraf: Houllier gave everything to Liverpool. He really loved the club. Will miss him.
Postpublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
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Houllier helped Liverpool become domestic and European force againpublished at 11:16 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
Ian Dennis
BBC Radio 5 Live senior football reporter
It's extremely sad news.
Liverpool are mourning the passing of their treble-winning manager. I am sure that Uefa will express their condolences because Houllier was part of their technical committee for major finals.
In many ways he was the man responsible for getting that winning feeling back at Anfield.
By the time he left in 2004, he had returned the club to being a force again at home and in Europe. He will always be fondly remembered on Merseyside.
Postpublished at 11:12 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
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'Absolutely devastated' - Carragherpublished at 11:08 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher blossomed under Gerard Houllier after starting his career as a midfielder.
Carragher has previously credited the way his former boss helped him from a positional, professional and personal perspective.
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Postpublished at 11:03 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
Prior to managing at Liverpool, Gerard Houllier had taken charge of Lens, Paris St-Germain and the French national team, and after leaving the Reds he won two Ligue 1 titles at Lyon.
His last managerial job was at Aston Villa, but he left in 2011 after nine months, following heart problems.
In a statement, Liverpool said they were "deeply saddened" by Houllier's death.
"We are mourning the passing of our treble-winning manager, Gerard Houllier," the club said.
"The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Gerard's family and many friends."
Gerard Houllier dies at the age of 73published at 11:00 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
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Good morning.
We have some breaking news that former France, Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has died at the age of 73.
News of Houllier's death was first reported by French media on Monday morning.
Houllier was introduced as joint Liverpool manager alongside Roy Evans in 1998 but soon took sole charge, and in 2001 he led the club to an FA Cup, League Cup and Uefa Cup treble.
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