Gerard Houllier in frame for Aston Villa job

03 September 2010 11:29
Houllier, who is 63 today, left Anfield six years ago and has been employed as technical director at the French Football Federation since parting company with Lyon in 2007. [LNB]But he has been interviewed by Villa owner Randy Lerner and created a favourable impression with the American multi-millionaire. [LNB]If Lerner decides Houllier is the right man to succeed O'Neill, then Villa hope to make an appointment early next week - certainly before their next match at Stoke on September 13. [LNB]Houllier enjoyed considerable success with the Reds and led them to a Uefa Cup, FA Cup and League Cup treble in 2001. [LNB]Before he moved to Liverpool, he also enjoyed title success with Paris St Germain and spent a decade overseeing the development of French football. [LNB]Former West Ham boss Alan Curbishley and care-taker boss Kevin MacDonald have also been interviewed for the post by Lerner and Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner. [LNB]

Source: Telegraph