Phil Thompson has paid a poignant tribute to his dear friend Gerard Houllier after the sad passing of the former Liverpool manager on Monday.
The Frenchman was in charge of the Reds for six seasons, and with Thompson by his side as assistant boss the duo oversaw the incredible treble season of 2000-01.
That year, Liverpool lifted the League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup and simultaneously secured a return to the Champions League.
Houllier and Thompson developed a close friendship through their work at Anfield, and the latter today hailed a man who helped bring the glory days back to the club.