The rope holding the sword of Damocles above Gérard Houllier's head is fraying as fast as the patience of the Kop. Neither seems capable of supporting the deadweight for too much longer. Nor the wait for improvement. More
Observer
Houllier load heavier after Gerrard miss
Unable to shake off the poor home form that has held them back throughout a disappointing season, Liverpool failed yesterday to put any real daylight between themselves and the other challengers for the Premiership's valuable fourth place. More
Sunday Telegraph
Houllier empty handed
More indignities have been heaped on Gérard Houllier this season than he would happily contemplate, but he has been spared at least one. No Liverpool manager has lost at home to Fulham and that record of invincibility was preserved yesterday. Do not expect to see Anfield's streets bedecked with bunting. More
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