Gerard Houllier Quotes (38 Quotes)

Taking into account the conditions it is a good result and it puts us in a strong position for the second leg at home. There is still a job to do though.

The game between the Czechs and the Dutch will write itself into the history of the competition,

It was not only spectacular but also emotionally intense. It had all the ingredients of defensive and attacking play. It had everything.

I am confident we will win the title.

Lyon's biggest rival is Lyon itself. We need to stay vigilant. Our ambition is to win the treble.

There was a lot of pressure on our shoulders before this Champions League's match. Now we'd like to take some time to relish our qualification.

I've made my decision and I will let them know after the Toulouse game.

Nearly every team would be affected by the loss of their main players. They have scored 70 per cent of our goals.

It's a pity because I think we deserved to win but sometimes you win matches you really shouldn't have. We had about 34 shots on goal but that's football.

Sometimes we do not know what happens inside ourselves, but the good thing is that it seems a minor thing and he will be back training the team,

This draw can be a problem for us but for them too. They will have little choice but to score at home.

There was a lot of pressure on me and on the team to win this match. I am proud to say that Lyon is once again one of the best eight teams in Europe, as it has been for three years.

We've lost two guys. But it's the kind of situation a great side must be capable to deal with.

Two minutes from the end, we should have been more realistic and more efficient. We were on level terms with last year's finalist and played the better football. For the (second) goal, the ball bounced back when it could have bounced out. You can't control things like that.

I thought it was a great game between two great teams and I thought we deserved to win.

Patrick was top of our priority list for the winter transfer window.

About a third of the national team is made of Lyon players and I have the right to say that I disagree.

We deserved to win this match. Even though Real Madrid had a lot of possession in the second half, we were able to conserve the score. It's a good start for us and for the fans.

It's a defeat but I'd rather suffer a good beating like tonight's than lose four times 1-0.

I think I have added to Lyon in terms of mental strength. I tell them when things get tough not to get annoyed and how to stay calm.

But I thought we dealt with that with a lot of composure at times and a lot of discipline.

Three years ago, Lyon were held to a (1-1) draw here,

Its a good start and its a great night for the supporters and the club.

He is improving every day and I think he will be back on Boxing Day (December 26),

We've been very affected by this defeat, we've been a bit depressed but now we must win the league and the Cup.

You have the best 16 teams in Europe here and really they're the cream. If it hadn't been for a late winner from the Czech Republic last night no side would be on six points from two games.

to consider its roots and understand that it can't always have a quick fix.

Throughout the tournament, as well as in the final against Portugal, he showed leadership quality and skill and technical ability as well as his character.

You cannot say it is a mistake, it is just the luck of football.

We had a great second half, creating two or three clear chances to find the net and it's a shame it ended in a draw.

I think that psychologically we have won the title. It was a very important victory against Nice, especially after what happened in Milan.

It is a much deserved victory.

I think the title is won. We can become champions in front of our television sets next weekend.

It's a record for the club and also a part of history. This has a special connotation this season because there has been a lot of pressure on the players and the staff. Here, we all win together.

I wished him good luck. He's a good manager and his English is better than I thought.

It's a bruised ligament. It doesn't look too serious but he can't play on Tuesday.

He's an all-rounder as they say in England. He scores goals and he has a good mental attitude.

It is important for the club to find a balance in a world driven by economic and political needs. This club usually does that,