Official - Houllier leaves by mutual consent (p.28)

[wookster]

I understand legally the Villa wouldn't have a leg to stand on, but surely morally, GH could never show his face again if he demanded his contract paid up.

Joins in October, leaves at the beginning of April, does a poor job in the 6 months he is here, has a dodgy heart (now I know he cant be blamed for that) and then when Villa raise a concern , he demands his 6 million quid he is owed.

As I say legally, yes, but how on bloody earth can he have a go at the likes of Warnock and Carew one minute and do that the next.

I have always said - no malice, quite like the bloke, but if he tries to take us for the lot, he will lose all credibility with me.

 

Is that Houllier or a sum up of Benitez's Italian caper

[Toronto Villa]

apparently Kendrick justed tweeted that the decision could come tonight. They are in the final stages right now.

[PaulWinch again]

apparently Kendrick justed tweeted that the decision could come tonight. They are in the final stages right now.

I'd really like it to be resolved, we don't want another situation dragging on.

[Toronto Villa]

apparently Kendrick justed tweeted that the decision could come tonight. They are in the final stages right now.

I'd really like it to be resolved, we don't want another situation dragging on.

that's the thing though. It hasn't dragged on. In fact, the process has been remarkably smooth. The thing is with 24 hour everything, we wait for any type of news and then react to it. True or false. Following your team nowadays is like watching the hands of a clock. Not like back in the day where you only found in the paper the next day or the radio. It's painful to say the least.

[Legion]

Done and dusted

All the very best, M. Houllier.

[TheEgo]

If ever a statement reads like "I don't really want to go, but im being pushed" then this is it. Sounds like he very much wanted to go on and Villa took the decision out of his hands. Well onto the next guy then. Think it's going to be Hughes now, how dull and uninspiring..........Prove me wrong Villa.

[PaulWinch again]

All the best in the future GH. Have a good long life with your family.

[garyshawsknee]

Good luck to him and his health,I feel mixed about it,as I think he couldve made some good summer signings. Now we need to make a smart long term choice, UTV.

[Toronto Villa]

Done and dusted

All the very best, M. Houllier.

yeh, well said. I wanted him to stay and see things through. However, it wasn't to be.

Good luck Gerard in whatever you do next. Hopefully it won't be a lot of anything other wine and rest.

[Legion]

The Club can confirm that, by mutual consent, Gerard Houllier has stepped down as manager of Aston Villa with immediate effect.

The 63-year-old took charge in September 2010 but suffered a dissection of the descending aorta in April 2011.

He was unable to take charge of team affairs for the final five games of the season and doctors have advised that he will require further time to recuperate.

The Club and Gerard have agreed amicably to this resolution and the search has begun for a new manager in order to prepare the team for the coming season.

"I would like to thank Gerard for his considerable efforts over the past nine months and for the dedication, commitment and work ethic he has demonstrated as Villa manager," said chief executive Paul Faulkner.

"We regret the circumstances of Gerard's departure and, naturally, we wish him well in his continued recovery.

"I know I speak for everyone associated with Aston Villa in expressing our hope that Gerard will return to full health as quickly as possible and we wish him all the best for the future.

"As a Board we are very conscious of the need to ensure that the Club is prepared fully to meet the demands of the new season and, to that end, we have already embarked upon the process which will lead to the appointment of a new manager.

"We will update when appropriate and until such time as we can make an announcement there will be no further comment from the Club on this matter."

Gerard Houllier said: "I am extremely disappointed that I will not have the opportunity to manage Aston Villa next season.

"My health has improved considerably since I was taken ill on April 20. I now intend to take the next few months to concentrate on recuperating fully before I may return to football.

"I was very much looking forward to the prospect of my first full season as Villa manager and returning for pre-season training to prepare for the campaign ahead, a luxury that I did not have last season.
"I have been extremely touched by all of the messages I have received and by the reaction of people throughout the world of football.

"I am very grateful to the Villa fans for their genuine concern and encouragement and to the fans of clubs up and down the country for their kind sentiments.

"I would especially like to thank my assistant manager, Gary McAllister, my staff, the players and all at Aston Villa for their support and, of course, for their efforts in securing a very positive end to last season.

"It has been an honour to manage this great club and I wish everyone connected with Aston Villa every success for the future."

[Shrek]

We are in for a battering in the media, he has declared himself fit and we have sacked him is what I'm reading between the lines.

Ive mixed feelings now, abit of a sour taste.

[gervilla]

Well at least we have plenty time to get the situation sorted this time around.
Ancelotti please.

[Matt C]

Thanks and good luck, Gerard.

[The Left Side]

Well at least we have plenty time to get the situation sorted this time around.
Ancelotti please.

Seconded, and best of Luck GH

[TheEgo]

We are in for a battering in the media, he has declared himself fit and we have sacked him is what I'm reading between the lines.

Ive mixed feelings now, abit of a sour taste.

I would certainly say it wasn't his decision. Villa as an employer does have a duty of care though, so not as black and white as they have just callously sacked him. Think they had his and Villa's best interests at heart.