Author Topic: RIP Gérard Houllier 1947-2020 (Read 40408 times)

Lfc19ynwa · « **Reply #120 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:43:51 am »

RIP Gerard

Y.N.W.A

Red Beret · « **Reply #121 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:44:01 am »

Quote from: Brain Potter on December 14, 2020, 10:39:29 am

Let’s not forget Gerard won 5 of the trophies that are displayed on the wall at Anfield. A fine achievement.

The manager who began our habit of dumping Barcelona out of Europe.

Alonso_The_Assassin · « **Reply #122 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:44:18 am »

Gutted. R.I.P., Ged.

red_lfc_costello · « **Reply #123 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:44:29 am »

RIP, YNWA

AndyMuller · « **Reply #124 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:44:30 am »

I always found it mad that he was an assistant at Alsop school which I lived opposite of when I was younger. When he was in charge of us I was only a young lad and me and my mates always used to buzz off that he used to work there and now was managing Liverpool.

jediwarrior · « **Reply #125 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:44:33 am »

Awful to just hear this news.

So sad to hear he has passed away. Left us some brilliant memories and starting us back on the right path again after the awful 90's.

RIP Gerard. YNWA

Garrus · « **Reply #126 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:44:39 am »

Just awful news. RIP Gerard. Legend.

Working Class Hen-Pecked Hero · « **Reply #127 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:44:44 am »

Sad day, shit year. R.I.P

Ben S · « **Reply #128 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:45:04 am »

Gutted. 2000 was when I took over my old man's season ticket. Had some of the best days watching the reds back then.

Allez Allez.

Zizou · « **Reply #129 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:45:09 am »

RIP Ged.

Proper Liverpool legend.

Feels fucking shite.

Keith Lard · « **Reply #130 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:45:11 am »

This is such sad news. Shedding a little tear in my heart today.

He was so under appreciated by the fan base for what he did for the club. He dragged us out of the dark ages and helped to modernise the club, and gave me some of my most wonderful times as a Liverpool supporter, culminating in that amazing treble season.

A gentleman, a winner and an innovator. Rest in peace Gerard Houllier

slaphead · « **Reply #131 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:45:16 am »

Awful awful news. I'll never ever forget the Uefa Cup final in Alaves, one of the best live experiences of watching the reds in my life. Thank you Ged. RIP. Great man

kavah · « **Reply #132 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:45:18 am »

Oh no, RIP Ged, a true gent, thanks for the trophies and the memories, some great days.

ScottishGoon · « **Reply #133 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:46:03 am »

Sad news. Was always a great sparring partner for Wenger with both being French & both having utmost respect for each other.

Quite young to leave us considering Wenger is only 2 years younger.

Thoughts are with the full Liverpool family.

jack witham · « **Reply #134 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:46:30 am »

I was at Anfield the night he returned after his heart surgery

What a reception he got that night

He changed the mentality of the club and brought us some great memories.

R.I.P Ged. YNWA.

gamble · « **Reply #135 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:46:49 am »

This is awful.

He was massive in transforming our club for the 21st century.

andyrol · « **Reply #136 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:46:56 am »

RIP. Awful news. YNWA.

mike777 · « **Reply #137 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:47:07 am »

This hits very hard. Rest in peace Ged, YNWA

Scarlet` · « **Reply #138 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:47:15 am »

He was manager when I first supported the Reds

#RIP #YNWA

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thekremlin · « **Reply #139 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:47:18 am »

Bugger. Very sad news.
RIP Gerard… YNWA!

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #140 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:47:32 am »

I watched the 2001 FA cup final round my mates house, who was a huge Arsenal fan!

I was the only one left in the house watching the trophy lift at the end

Lovely summers day that was.

Qston · « **Reply #141 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:47:53 am »

Quote from: Red Berry on December 14, 2020, 10:44:01 am

The manager who began our habit of dumping Barcelona out of Europe.

He did mate. He also gave the club a much needed kick up the arse and dragged it into the modern era.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #142 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:48:31 am »

Quote from: royhendo on December 14, 2020, 10:43:33 am

God bless him. Knocks the stuffing out of you this one eh?

RIP.

More than a little. Somebody passing that was instrumental in times you enjoyed as a young lad really does hammer you.

Paul1611 · « **Reply #143 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:48:54 am »

Quote from: dutchkop on December 14, 2020, 10:32:55 am

very sad news.
RIP YNWA Ged. A great person and really appreciate what he did for the club & players

A great article in Guardian about how managing Liverpool nearly killed him, plus also inspired a lot of charity and awareness work that LFC community and player out reach does.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/feb/11/gerard-houllier-the-man-who-nearly-died-making-liverpool-great-again

Great read, thanks for the link.

RIP Ged

WEST HAM PAUL · « **Reply #144 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:49:28 am »

RIP
Sad news

With those 3 trophies in one season virtually any other club in England he’d be the greatest manager in their history .

A great achievement very few managers have ever won 3 major trophies let alone in one season

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #145 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:49:33 am »

Quote from: Stockholm Syndrome on December 14, 2020, 10:25:26 am

Devastated.

I am 27 so Gerard was the first Liverpool manager I can remember clearly as a fan. I still remember the joy from the 2000/2001 season, or going the cup final in Cardiff in 2003. When I started going to the game regularly, the Liverpool I fell in love with was under Gerard's management.

No age at all to pass away

RIP Houllier, YNWA.

I’d forgotten about the 2003 League Cup win. Season ended badly but that was one of my best days out. Not often you get to see us beat United in a cup final!

rawcusk8 · « **Reply #146 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:49:40 am »

Devastated. Wonderful man that loved us long after he left. He had a real connection with us as a club and we owe a lot to Ged for some wonderful memories and helping the likes of Stevie to become the player he became. YNWA.

Keith Lard · « **Reply #147 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:49:47 am »

Quote from: Qston on December 14, 2020, 10:47:53 am

He did mate. He also gave the club a much needed kick up the arse and dragged it into the modern era.

That he certainly did! Man I feel so sad. I loved his unusual French scouse accent too. He really loved the club. Wish we got to see more of him in his final years.

Paranoid Red · « **Reply #148 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:49:47 am »

I'd just made a cuppa in my treble mug when I heard this. That was such a fun season. Watch the Alaves highlights here, 9 goals, 2 red cards in injury time, a Gary Mac penalty...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNqFuw6YQZQ

He may not have scaled the heights of later managers, but he did as much as anyone to help us get where we needed to be. RIP.

Stevie-A · « **Reply #149 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:49:57 am »

RIP Gerard.

gamble · « **Reply #150 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:50:21 am »

Football has its ups and downs but Ged really did leave us in a better place than when we took over.

And we had some very good and exciting times with him.

Rest in Peace

TepidT2O · « **Reply #151 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:50:49 am »

How very very sad.

A gentleman, he turned the club round...

AndyMuller · « **Reply #152 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:50:54 am »

Quote from: rawcusk8 on December 14, 2020, 10:49:40 am

Devastated. Wonderful man that loved us long after he left. He had a real connection with us as a club and we owe a lot to Ged for some wonderful memories and helping the likes of Stevie to become the player he became. YNWA.

Yeah I can imagine Stevie is hurting today.

mrchimps · « **Reply #153 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:51:15 am »

Such sad news. RIP. YNWA

redan · « **Reply #154 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:51:17 am »

Absolutely devastated by this news,

He gave me some of my best memories as a Liverpool fan and set the foundations for the club in the modern era.

Great manager and even greater gentleman

RIP Gerard YNWA

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #155 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:51:24 am »

Oh no!

RIP Mr. Houllier. I'll always remember going to all three finals that year.

Great manager and a great fella. Will be sorely missed

Keith Lard · « **Reply #156 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:51:38 am »

Quote from: WEST HAM PAUL on December 14, 2020, 10:49:28 am

RIP
Sad news

With those 3 trophies in one season virtually any other club in England he’d be the greatest manager in their history .

A great achievement very few managers have ever won 3 major trophies let alone in one season

You are so right there mate. When the fans are all back in the ground I hope he gets another mosaic like that night he came back from his heart attack for the Roma game. Legend

elbow · « **Reply #157 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:51:48 am »

RIP Ged. One of our greats. That season showed the world we were Liverpool again.

GBF · « **Reply #158 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:51:49 am »

This is so sad... Shite 2020

He has kicked off the second wave of LFC winning trophies. Will be missed.

Ynwa

Ray K · « **Reply #159 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:52:05 am »

Oh no, what horrible new to wake up to.

The 2001 treble season might be my favourite season ever - it was such a fun team, full of characters and heart, all of whom played for the boss. They never gave up, never knew when they were beaten -just like their manager. I remember being in America on holidays for the derby and dancing around a bar when Gary Mac's goal hit the net. For Dortmund and Cardiff we'll always remember Gerard with love and affection. And we showed him our love at the Roma game when he made his comeback the following year.

Rest in Peace coach, YNWA.