Gerard Houllier has died at the age of 73.

The former Liverpool manager who enjoyed a managerial career lasting nearly 40 years before retiring in 2011, passed away on Monday morning.

Houllier in England for managing Liverpool between 1998 and 2004, although he also took charge of Aston Villa.

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He was replaced by Rafa Benitez having overseen the overhaul of the Liverpool youth team.

He was the France national team manager in the early 1990s and also won PSG their first ever French league title in 1986.

Houllier guided Liverpool to their famous cup treble of FA Cup, League Cup, and UEFA Cup in the 2000/01 season.