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Gerard Houllier: Former Liverpool and France manager dies aged 73
Gerard Houllier at Anfield, Liverpool

FORMER Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has died at the age of 73.

The Frenchman, who also managed Aston Villa later in his career, guided the Reds to an FA Cup, League Cup and Uefa Cup treble in 2001, the highlight of his six-year spell in charge.

Houllier also managed Paris St Germain, Lyon and the France national team during his career.

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