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Aston Villa Manager Gerard Houllier Receives Seal Of Approval From Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard
Villa have appointed right man, according to England captain...
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Sep 9, 2010 5:17:00 PM
By Matt Monaghan
Steven Gerrard has insisted Aston Villa have picked the right man after they brought in ex-Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier.
Houllier is to be unvelied as successor to Aston Villa on Friday after securing his release from his technical director position with the French Football Federation. Previously, the 63-year-old had enjoyed a six-year stay at Anfield before leaving in 2004.
Speaking to his club's official website, Gerrard gave his seal of approval to the Midlanders' appointment.
He said: "I've still got quite a close relationship with Gerard. He gave me my chance at the top level and I certainly learnt an awful lot from him.
"Aston Villa have got themselves a very good manager and I am not surprised Gerard has come back into the Premier League. I know how much he loves football. He has been desperate to get back involved in the Premier League so it is no surprise to me.
"It has been no surprise to me that Villa have been interested in him because he is a top manager.
"We had a magnificent year in 2001. He came in and had to change an awful lot of things at Liverpool and that is what he is good at.
"When he comes in, he knows what he wants, and he knows how to get a winning team. That showed by the five trophies we won under him."
Houllier suffered a heart problem while on Merseyside, but Gerrard insisted he was now in good health.
He added: "I saw him a few days ago at the Jamie Carragher testimonial at Anfield and he looked superb. He looked really healthy and fresh.
"I asked him then if he was interested in Aston Villa and he said he was. I really don't think the health will be a problem.
"I think he will be fine."
Houllier is to be unvelied as successor to Aston Villa on Friday after securing his release from his technical director position with the French Football Federation. Previously, the 63-year-old had enjoyed a six-year stay at Anfield before leaving in 2004.
Speaking to his club's official website, Gerrard gave his seal of approval to the Midlanders' appointment.
He said: "I've still got quite a close relationship with Gerard. He gave me my chance at the top level and I certainly learnt an awful lot from him.
"Aston Villa have got themselves a very good manager and I am not surprised Gerard has come back into the Premier League. I know how much he loves football. He has been desperate to get back involved in the Premier League so it is no surprise to me.
"It has been no surprise to me that Villa have been interested in him because he is a top manager.
"We had a magnificent year in 2001. He came in and had to change an awful lot of things at Liverpool and that is what he is good at.
"When he comes in, he knows what he wants, and he knows how to get a winning team. That showed by the five trophies we won under him."
Houllier suffered a heart problem while on Merseyside, but Gerrard insisted he was now in good health.
He added: "I saw him a few days ago at the Jamie Carragher testimonial at Anfield and he looked superb. He looked really healthy and fresh.
"I asked him then if he was interested in Aston Villa and he said he was. I really don't think the health will be a problem.
"I think he will be fine."
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