Houllier lays down the law to shirkers

GERARD HOULLIER wants his chastened Liverpool players to accept their responsibilities to the club in today’s Barclaycard Premiership game at Newcastle.

The angry Anfield boss has held a clear-the-air meeting with his entire squad after the debacle of their Carling Cup exit at the hands of Bolton on Wednesday.

He said: "What is said between me and my players remains within these walls.