Houllier to get role at the FA?

Last Updated : 30-May-2004 by
Trevor Brooking, the FA's Director of Football Development has said that the role of technical director is not available but the FA may call on Houllier's expertise on a part time basis.

"We do not see a specific full-time role for him," Brooking said. "That is not to say that we would not tap into his vast expertise, as I have done already in the past before and since he left Liverpool. Gérard was once a teacher and obviously has a lot of knowledge to impart, so we would certainly like to have some contact with him in the future.

"We just do not believe that the role of a technical director, as is perceived on the Continent, would fit into the FA's structure. That is why it is unlikely Gérard would be considered for such a position. My own gut feeling, anyway, is that he will want to get back into management as quickly as possible."