Gerrard Houlier Warns His Players

By David Anderson
August 22 2002

Gerrard Houlier has told his players that he will not stand for "sulking" players who are not in the first team regularly. It seemed a response to the comments made earlier this week by Jari Litmanen.

Gerrard Houlier has told his players that he will not stand for "sulking" players who are not in the first team. It seemed a response to the comments made earlier this week by Jari Litmanen.

Litmanen declared: "Liverpool are one of the favourites for the title but they might have a bigger problem keeping everyone happy at the club if they are not playing regularly.

"I wanted more out of this move but when you are not playing it is difficult to remain enthusiastic."

But the annoyed Pool boss Houllier told The Sun: "I am the protector of the team and the club.

"I don't tolerate people sulking and chipping away. We have a massive squad because players like Liverpool and the atmosphere is good.

"Providing the attitude is right there won't be a problem - but if it is not I can be extremely ruthless and nasty."