Gerard Houllier wants former Liverpool coach Phil Thompson as his assistant at Aston Villa - report

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Gerard Houllier is contemplating working alongside his former number two at Liverpool, Phil Thompson should he be appointed Aston Villa's new manager, according to a report from The Daily Express.

Thompson was Houllier's assistant at Liverpool for six years, and was at the Frenchman's side when the Reds completed a memorable cup treble of the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup in 2001.

The former England defender won a host of honours as a player at Anfield, and captained the Reds until being succeeded by Graeme Souness.

Thompson has been working as a pundit for much of the time since leaving his coaching post at Liverpool in 2004.

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