Houllier hoping Holloway stays put

ASTON VILLA boss Gerard Houllier hopes Ian Holloway remains as Blackpool boss despite their recent public spat over midfielder Charlie Adam.

Holloway threatened to quit the Seasiders if the Premier League fined him for fielding a much-changed line-up against Villa earlier in the campaign and Blackpool were hit with a £25,000 fine on Thursday.

Houllier is still unhappy about Holloway’s comments over his attempt to sign Adam — Villa had two bids rejected — but hopes Holloway will stay at Bloomfield Road.