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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gérard Houllier born?
September 3, 1947 – December 14, 2020.
Where is Gérard Houllier from?
Gérard Houllier is from Thérouanne, Pas-de-Calais, France.
What does Gérard Houllier do?
Gérard Houllier works as association football player, association football coach.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.