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by **lakes10** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:34 pm

Sky Sports News understands that 'informal discussions' have taken place regarding Gerard Houllier taking the Newcastle United job.

The former Liverpool manager has emerged as a leading contender to replace Sam Allardyce after Harry Redknapp opted to stay at Portsmouth.

Houllier is currently working as the French Football Federation's technical director, but the organisation's president Jean-Pierre Escalette would not block a move to Newcastle.

Escalette admitted he was 'not surprised' that Houllier receives offers, although there has been no firm proposal from the Magpies.

According to Sky Sports News, business associates of owner Mike Ashley have held 'informal discussions' with Houllier's representatives.

Opportunity

Houllier would now 'welcome' the opportunity to discuss the vacant position with Ashley and Newcastle chairman Chris Mort.

Reports also suggest the ex-France national team coach would be willing to work alongside Alan Shearer at St James' Park.

A 'dream ticket' of Shearer and former boss Kevin Keegan has been mooted, but Houllier could now be an option to groom the Toon legend for the managerial hot seat.

Newcastle have not commented on the latest reports, but are understood to have spoken to representatives of several candidates.

SkyBet have now made the Frenchman favourite to take over at Newcastle and have cut his odds to 3-1.

Keegan is second favourite at 4-1 while Shearer is 7-1 alongside Harry Redknapp.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_3048846,00.html

I like to see GH back over here, he is a nice guy and he could do very well at that club.

by **Bermenstein** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:37 pm

I too would like to see Houllier back in the Prem to see if he can do anything.

by **RUSHIE#9** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:03 pm

Well that's Owen on the move if he gets the job!!!

by **lakes10** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:01 pm

RUSHIE#9 wrote:Well that's Owen on the move if he gets the job!!!

pmsl, very true, he can come back to us for £5.00

by **Big Niall** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:07 pm

GH at Newcastle - what a joke. He plays the most boring football ever seen, geordies like exciting football not 50 yard punts down to a big target man.

He would be a disaster there and the Newcastle fans deserve somebody who respects passing.

by **woof woof !** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:00 pm

They get rid of Fat Sam for playing long ball football and then talk to GH :laugh:

by **Bad Bob** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:45 pm

I wish they'd gone for Houllier 3 managers ago...we probably could have unloaded Cisse, Diao, Cheyrou, Le Tallec, Pongolle etc. a lot earlier and a lot more profitably, given Newcastle's love for throwing silly money around.

by **Dundalk** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:41 pm

woof woof ! wrote: They get rid of Fat Sam for playing long ball football and then talk to GH

If it was any other club you would say that will never happen.

But it is Newcastle

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