Why the long faces about Houllier?

[Dave Clark Five]

If Houllier gets the job I wish him all the best. He will have my support. At least he doesn't come with the nickname of the previous incumbent, The Poison Dwarf; a name that was fully justified by the time he left.

I look forward to giving him a rousing welcome at Stoke and more so when he first steps out at Villa Park.

[5ft811st2 Durham]

To me there is absolutely no reason to welcome the appointment of Houllier.

His teams play dreary football and his record at Liverpool in the transfer market was appalling. For those who think that MON "spunked" Randy's milllions should check out some of Houlliers signings.

 

Here's one, he wins things. Anyone else?


Most people who manage Liverpool win something - even Souness.

[old man villa fan]

If Houllier gets the job I wish him all the best. He will have my support.

Same for me.  This is my club and if he is the manager of my club I will support him and give him time based on realistic expectations.

I would have preferred somebody more long term with a stategic view for the future of the club but that is in the past now, so good luck Houllier.  Just pleased it was not a British Manager as none would take us where we want to be as they all manage for today and not the future - even David Moyes.

[john e]

really wasnt looking forward to the season under MON,
but now its the future with Houllier, which is in its self a change and a bit more exciting hopefully.

my for's for Houllier are -

experience,
knowledge of the French and European players
different tactics
seems to be a team builder, and not a quick fix merchant

against -
style of play, by many accounts was a bit boring at Liverpool
transfers, at Liverpool were at best dire

we arnt going to tick all the boxes, and he could be just the job for Villa at the moment,
i certainly will look forward to him starting, and hopefully taking us on a bit further

[Reality]

I'll take the boringness as long as he keeps us in the top 6 and then improves us in January.

[Ian.]

I don't remember the Liverpool UEFA Cup Final win under GH being all that boring. What a game that was for a neutral that night.