Thompson won't join Houllier

Sky Sports pundit will not be reunited with former Liverpool boss

By James Dall   Last updated: 7th September 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Thompson won't join Houllier

Houllier: Won't be joined by Thompson

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Sky Sports News understands that Phil Thompson will not take up a role as assistant to potential Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier.

Former Liverpool boss Houllier is set to take over at Villa Park as the club's new manager following Martin O'Neill's departure this summer.

Thompson worked with the Frenchman at Anfield, and it had been suggested the pair could be reunited at Premier League side Villa.

However, it is understood that Thompson will not be joining Houllier, who is currently France's technical director, at Villa Park.

The latest reports in France suggest that Houllier has agreed a two-year contract with Villa.

Houllier left Liverpool in 2004 after a six-year spell in charge, and then coached Lyon from 2005-07.

It is claimed he is set to meet French federation president Fernand Duchaussoy on Wednesday to discuss taking over at Villa.

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