It's alarming that so many so-called Villans are jamming the forums with complaints about this and about that, regarding Gerard Houllier. The name of the game these days (it would seem) is "Instant Success", much in the way of Newcastle who seem to appoint a new manager every six months.
Houllier has inherited a squad without (yet) any opportunity to purchase what he wants, and has several times been without the availability of key players.
And then he gets reviled for showing his totally understandable Gallic feelings at Anfield. Good for him, I say.
As a Gaul he would only express himself in the way he did. I think there are too many Brits that have never tried to understand the French/Latin mentality, and it's about time they tried to adjust.
What happened at Anfield has nothing to do with his level of professionalism. He is Villa's manager, and if the fans will let him, he will show what he is made of.
It is clear from his press statements that he is applying his own approach to how Villa should play, and that includes matters of discipline and training. Players who are primarily concerned for themselves are not going to find the conditions are congenial at Villa, but it doesn't matter who they are, if they can't fit in then they shouldn't be with Villa.
Good luck, M. Houllier!! I have faith in you, at least, and know it will all take a bit of time.
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