Gerard Houllier Quotes

You can't say my team aren't winners. They've proved that by finishing fourth, third and second in the last three years.

Gerard Houllier

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• You can't say my team aren't winners. They've proved that by finishing fourth, third and second in the last three years.

  

  Gerard Houllier
  • Team
  • Years
  • Soccer