Jamie1807 146 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has been admitted to hospital, the club has confirmed. The 63-year-old was taken to hospital in Birmingham overnight. He has spoken to the club's chief executive Paul Faulkner and his condition is said to be comfortable. Assistant Manager Gary McAllister will take Thursday's training session. Houllier has thanked supporters for their concern. He is expected to remain in hospital for several days and is undergoing tests. McAllister will take charge of the team on Saturday for their game against Stoke at Villa Park. Mr Faulkner said Houllier sounded "positive" when he spoke to him. "I've also received a lot of good wishes from fans and I would like to thank them for their kind thoughts in wishing Gerard a speedy recovery," he said. "I will see him this afternoon, along with Gary, and we will pass on the fans' messages. "I know they will mean a lot to him. We would ask everybody to respect his privacy and that of his family at this time." 'Healthier and fitter' Houllier had major surgery after suffering heart-related problems in 2001, whilst manager of Liverpool FC. He arrived at Villa Park in September to succeed Martin O'Neill. When he took the position Houllier revealed he had consulted his heart surgeon before accepting the job. He said he had returned to speak to Dr Abbas Rashid, the man who led the team who performed his 11-hour operation, and was given a clean bill of health. "When you go into a job you know there will be pressure, that it will be hard work and you won't sleep every night," he said at the time. "You need to make sure your body is ready. I have checked that. I am much healthier and fitter now than I was before." Villa have been hovering around the relegation zone in recent weeks, although they have won their past two matches and the club previously said Houllier had their "total support" as he attempts to guide them to Premier League safety.Get well soon, Gerard! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmerman 40 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Get better soon He's been in hospital a few times now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,607 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 for some reason i dont think he's as bad a manager as some make outcertainly with villa at times they just needed a bit of luck to turn 0 points into 3 points in a league game, a few bits of luck earlier this season and they'd be easily top half of the table Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Hopefully nothing too serious and that he makes a speedy recovery.Maybe now is the time for Houllier to pack it in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madina 3,841 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Wish him all the best, hope its nothing too serious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irwin Sparkes 97 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I'm actually a bit spooked by this as i was watching the Premiership Years yesterday, the season he had his heart attack, and i thought to myself that i wouldn't be surprised if the same thing happened to him at VillaToday i'm going to spend a few hours thinking about a horribly deformed Neil Lennon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Hope he recovers soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelavic. 13 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Get well soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I'm actually a bit spooked by this as i was watching the Premiership Years yesterday, the season he had his heart attack, and i thought to myself that i wouldn't be surprised if the same thing happened to him at VillaToday i'm going to spend a few hours thinking about a horribly deformed Neil Lennon Horribly deformed? Even more than he is currently? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irwin Sparkes 97 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Horribly deformed? Even more than he is currently? :chopometer: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,882 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Time for him to pack it in.His health has to come first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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