Houllier hoping to remain in football

Last updated : 30 May 2004 By Al Campbell
Houllier would like to get back into management as soon as possible and rumours have already started to link him with the Monaco job as Didier Deschamps is expected to move on to a bigger job after taking his side to the Champions League final.

"All I know is that I want to manage," said Houllier. "I just want to get back into the groove." At Monaco? "It would be disrespectful to talk about specific clubs.

"Being a manager is an exhausting business but it is also a thrilling one. That is why, once I have taken a few days off and have had the chance to re-assess the situation, I intend to keep working."