Author Topic: Happy Birthday Gerard Houllier (Read 2822 times)

Samie · « **on:** September 3, 2017, 05:01:35 pm »

Today its' his birthday. Happy 70th Birthday to Ged.

Samie · « **Reply #1 on:** September 3, 2017, 05:04:00 pm »

LFC when it suits · « **Reply #2 on:** September 3, 2017, 05:24:56 pm »

Legend for me. What a season 2001 was. Most memorable season I have experienced as Liverpool supporter who has never seen us win the league bar 2005.

El Lobo · « **Reply #3 on:** September 3, 2017, 05:26:22 pm »

Happy Birthday boss

Samie · « **Reply #4 on:** September 3, 2017, 05:27:59 pm »

Quote from: LFC when it suits on September 3, 2017, 05:24:56 pm

Legend for me. What a season 2001 was. Most memorable season I have experienced as Liverpool supporter who has never seen us win the league bar 2005.

What a season mate. We also ended up with the Super Cup beating Bayern Munich and the Charity Shield.

That's why added the 5 trophy emojis.

Linudden · « **Reply #5 on:** September 3, 2017, 05:33:45 pm »

Glad he's still around given the health issues he's had!

Happy retirement and happy birthday to Ged

Sadly the 2002-03 season that could've been a massive one for us fell into a ditch and we never recovered until he went but that can't take away the amazing cup runs and the part he did play in us getting 80 points in 2001-02.

Alan_X · « **Reply #6 on:** September 3, 2017, 05:35:38 pm »

Happy birthday Ged.

Mr_Shane · « **Reply #7 on:** September 3, 2017, 05:36:17 pm »

Happy Birthday Msr Houllier and Thanks for the memories

jonkrux · « **Reply #8 on:** September 3, 2017, 05:48:29 pm »

Quote from: LFC when it suits on September 3, 2017, 05:24:56 pm

Legend for me. What a season 2001 was. Most memorable season I have experienced as Liverpool supporter who has never seen us win the league bar 2005.

This is spot on. I was born in 1990, 01 was incredible, I was only a boy but still hold the memories. Happy birthday Ged.

pa · « **Reply #9 on:** September 3, 2017, 05:51:59 pm »

Happy Birthday Ged.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #10 on:** September 3, 2017, 06:01:08 pm »

Incredible season. From February onwards felt like every game had something riding on it. To stay unbeaten in the cups (Roma at home aside) and still do what we needed to in the League was amazing and testament to both the size and management of the squad.

Happy Birthday Gerard.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #11 on:** September 3, 2017, 06:07:22 pm »

He and his wife where at a game the other week. Maybe the Palace game? I thought 'damn, Ged looks well!' when they showed him on the tv. As did Mrs H as well. Very nice to see both of them at Anfield again.

And the very best of birthdays to a very fine football man

John C · « **Reply #12 on:** September 3, 2017, 07:20:41 pm »

Have a great 70th Gerard.

Fiasco · « **Reply #13 on:** September 3, 2017, 07:24:37 pm »

Happy 70th Ged. A thoroughly decent man who brought us success and clearly has a great deal of respect and time for the club and the city.

Kwaideng · « **Reply #14 on:** September 3, 2017, 07:29:20 pm »

Quote from: Fiasco on September 3, 2017, 07:24:37 pm

Happy 70th Ged. A thoroughly decent man who brought us success and clearly has a great deal of respect and time for the club and the city.

Seconded. Glad to see him looking well.

Illmatic · « **Reply #15 on:** September 3, 2017, 07:47:03 pm »

A wonderful season!

Jools · « **Reply #16 on:** September 3, 2017, 08:05:19 pm »

Many Happy Returns G

AndyMuller · « **Reply #17 on:** September 3, 2017, 08:32:28 pm »

All the best Ged!

Samie · « **Reply #18 on:** September 3, 2020, 11:45:42 am »

Happy 73rd Birthday!

Upanishad · « **Reply #19 on:** September 3, 2020, 02:10:26 pm »

Will never forget the look on his face when Gary Mac scored that free kick at Goodison.
Happy Birthday Gerard

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #20 on:** September 3, 2020, 02:28:55 pm »

Happy Birthday Ged.

Next year the anniversary of one if the most fun seasons I've had as a Liverpool fan...and crucial one for our recent history in many ways.

Think a positive retrospective of Houlliers time at and importance to Liverpool will be appropriate nearer the time.

Barrow Shaun · « **Reply #21 on:** September 3, 2020, 02:33:10 pm »

Quote from: Upanishad on September 3, 2020, 02:10:26 pm

Will never forget the look on his face when Gary Mac scored that free kick at Goodison.
Happy Birthday Gerard

I think that was the goal that kick-started that brilliant run-in. May be wrong, memory is getter naffer.

Red Beret · « **Reply #22 on:** September 3, 2020, 02:37:57 pm »

Quote from: Upanishad on September 3, 2020, 02:10:26 pm

Will never forget the look on his face when Gary Mac scored that free kick at Goodison.
Happy Birthday Gerard

I'll never forget the look on the faces of all the Everton fans.

Happy birthday Ged! 2001 was one special season, only surpassed thrice in the past 19 years.

Barrow Shaun · « **Reply #23 on:** September 3, 2020, 03:04:23 pm »

Quote from: Barrow Shaun on September 3, 2020, 02:33:10 pm

I think that was the goal that kick-started that brilliant run-in. May be wrong, memory is getter naffer.

Aye, in fact..... (geek alert).... last 10 games, won 9, drew 1, = 3 (well, we'd bagged one earlier) trophies (and qualification for CL)

PREMIERSHIP   Mo 16Apr 2001
Everton   2 - 3   Liverpool   W
UEFA CUP   Th 19Apr 2001
Liverpool   1 - 0   Barcelona   W
PREMIERSHIP   Su 22Apr 2001
Liverpool   3 - 1   Tottenham   W
PREMIERSHIP   Sa 28Apr 2001
Coventry   0 - 2   Liverpool   W
PREMIERSHIP   Tu 01May 2001
Bradford   0 - 2   Liverpool   W
PREMIERSHIP   Sa 05May 2001
Liverpool   3 - 0   Newcastle   W
PREMIERSHIP   Tu 08May 2001
Liverpool   2 - 2   Chelsea   D
FA CUP   Sa 12May 2001   N
Arsenal   1 - 2   Liverpool   W
UEFA CUP   We 16May 2001   N
Liverpool   5 - 4   Alaves   W*
PREMIERSHIP   Sa 19May 2001
Charlton   0 - 4   Liverpool   W

Davidbowie · « **Reply #24 on:** September 3, 2020, 04:21:51 pm »

I think Gerard will be thrilled when he reads through this thread.

Hazell · « **Reply #25 on:** September 3, 2020, 07:38:41 pm »

Quote from: Upanishad on September 3, 2020, 02:10:26 pm

Will never forget the look on his face when Gary Mac scored that free kick at Goodison.
Happy Birthday Gerard

That was great, he couldn't believe it!

Happy birthday Ged.

soxfan · « **Reply #26 on:** September 3, 2020, 09:11:10 pm »

Happy birthday boss!!

Fitzy. · « **Reply #27 on:** September 4, 2020, 03:08:50 pm »

Houllier's reign as manager was towards the beginning of online football chat, forums, etc. The explosion of opinion-giving had yet to take hold so he was spared that swill of crap in the main.

His record of trophy winning was exceptional at a time when the club's identity and self-confidence was at a pretty low-ebb. His legacy should never be underestimated. I think the swathes of Twitter trolls would have been poison had they been a thing in that last 18 months when the wheels flew off in rather spectacular fashion. Heck, Alisson just has to let in a penalty and he's receiving abuse from absolute weapons.

FilthyBloke · « **Reply #28 on:** September 4, 2020, 09:00:50 pm »

Almost 20 years since that cup treble.
Probably my favourite season ever.
I’ll always have a soft spot for Houllier.

Cafe De Paris · « **Reply #29 on:** September 4, 2020, 09:38:56 pm »

Happy Birthday boss... I met him once in Paris when he was doing punditry work on the French cup final. He was so obliging when I asked to have a picture taken with him. I told him thank you for everything you did for Liverpool Football Club and was genuinely humble and probably a bit embarrassed but was happy to pose for a photo..... For all the newbies he was responsible for bringing the club back from the brink of mediocrity in the late 90’s. Merci.