Rush to be promoted?

It is likely that Phil Thompson will follow Houllier out the Anfield door but Sammy Lee is expected to stay possibly taking on a greater role at the club.

Ian Rush has also been linked with a move up the Anfield hierarchy. Rush, who currently coaches the Liverpool strikers, has the same UEFA coaching qualifications as Gerard Houllier and is earning himself a tidy reputation with the Wales under 17's squad, who recently beat world champions Portugal under Rush's tutelage.

Rush is likely to be offered a full time job working alongside Sammy Lee.