BREAKING: Gerard Houllier: Former Liverpool manager is dead
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Dec 14, 2020
Gerard Houllier, Former Liverpool, Aston Villa, and France manager, has passed away at the age of 73.
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Liverpool confirmed his death in a statement released on Monday.
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"Liverpool FC is mourning the passing of former manager Gerard Houllier, aged 73.
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"The Frenchman was in charge of the Reds for six seasons, leading his team to a historic and unforgettable treble of League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup in 2000-01 and returning the club to the Champions League.
"Houllier - who recovered from life-saving heart surgery during the 2001-02 campaign to return to the dugout - later guided Liverpool to a second League Cup triumph of his tenure in 2003 and departed the following year having overseen 307 matches and successfully re-established the club as a modern force.
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"Everybody at the club is deeply saddened by the loss of Gerard and our thoughts are with his family and friends,ÔÇØ the statement from Liverpool read.
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