{"id":383839,"date":"2011-04-21T12:29:45","date_gmt":"2011-04-21T12:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/2011\/04\/21\/houllier-to-miss-stoke-clash\/"},"modified":"2011-04-21T12:29:45","modified_gmt":"2011-04-21T12:29:45","slug":"houllier-to-miss-stoke-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2011\/04\/21\/houllier-to-miss-stoke-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Houllier to miss Stoke clash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is expected to remain in hospital for several days and will miss Saturday’s clash with Stoke City.<\/p>\n

The Frenchman, who has a history of heart problems, was admitted to hospital on Wednesday evening where he is in a comfortable condition and is currently undergoing further tests.<\/span><\/p>\n

Houllier required life-saving emergency surgery in October 2001 while at the helm of Liverpool after complaining of chest pains during half time of the Premier League clash with Leeds at Anfield.<\/span><\/p>\n

An 11-hour procedure was required to repair an aortic dissection but he made a full recovery and was able to return to his duties with the Merseyside giants in March 2002.<\/span><\/p>\n

Houllier’s assistant Gary McAllister will take charge of team affairs in the absence of the 63-year-old, starting with the Premier League clash against Stoke at Villa Park this weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Comfortable<\/span><\/h4>\n

“The club can confirm that Gerard Houllier was admitted to hospital last night. He is in a comfortable condition.”
Aston Villa statement<\/em> Quotes of the week<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

A statement on the club’s official website<\/em> read: “The club can confirm that Gerard Houllier was admitted to hospital last night. He is in a comfortable condition and he wishes to convey his appreciation to Aston Villa supporters for their concern and good wishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

“The manager spoke to chief executive Paul Faulkner this morning and he is currently undergoing tests. It is anticipated that he will remain in hospital for several days.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Assistant manager Gary McAllister has taken training this morning and he will be in charge of the team for the game against Stoke on Saturday at Villa Park.<\/span><\/p>\n

“The club’s thoughts at this time are with Gerard and his family.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Villa chief executive Faulkner, who is planning to visit Houllier on Thursday, confirmed owner Randy Lerner had sent a get-well message to their manager, who was in good spirits despite being admitted to hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n

Positive<\/span><\/h5>\n

“I spoke with him this morning, as did Gary before he took training, and he sounded very positive.”
Paul Faulkner<\/em> Quotes of the week<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Faulkner added: “On behalf of the football club, Mr Lerner and I wish to convey our best wishes to Gerard. I spoke with him this morning, as did Gary before he took training, and he sounded very positive.<\/span><\/p>\n

“I’ve also receive d a lot of good wishes from fans and I would like to thank them for their kind thoughts in wishing Gerard a speedy recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n

“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.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We would ask everybody to respect his privacy and that of his family at this time.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Houllier was appointed as Martin O’Neill’s replacement in September and has endured a difficult campaign, but the club now appear certain to be playing Premier League football again next season after back-to-back victories over Newcastle and West Ham.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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