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Gérard Houllier was born on September 3, 1947 in Thérouanne, Pas-de-Calais, France. Public records list Gérard Houllier as an association football player and association football coach. Death is recorded on December 14, 2020, at the age of 73. Awards on record include Knight of the Legion of Honour (2002) and Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
My Take
Gérard Houllier remains one of the managers I most admire. A former teacher turned tactician from Pas-de-Calais, he rebuilt Liverpool and delivered an extraordinary cup treble in 2001, capturing the FA Cup, League Cup, and UEFA Cup. Honored with the Legion of Honour, he was respected on both sides of the Channel. What stays with me is his resilience: he returned to the touchline even after serious heart trouble, refusing to abandon his team. His thoughtful, humane philosophy shaped a generation of players. Though he passed in 2020, the football culture he nurtured endures, and I hold his memory in high esteem.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gérard Houllier
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェラール・ウリエ
- Reading
- じぇらーる・うりえ
- Born
- September 3, 1947 – December 14, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Thérouanne, Pas-de-Calais, France
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gérard Houllier born?
Born September 3, 1947.
When did Gérard Houllier die?
Died December 14, 2020, aged 73.
Where was Gérard Houllier from?
Gérard Houllier was from Thérouanne, Pas-de-Calais, France.
What did Gérard Houllier do?
Gérard Houllier worked as association football player, association football coach.
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