Villa boss Houllier facing ‘several days’ in hospital

ASTON VILLA manager Gerard Houllier was yesterday being treated in hospital after he fell ill on Wednesday evening.

Premier League managers quickly sent ‘get well’ messages to the Frenchman, whose condition is described as comfortable.

The 63-year-old underwent open heart surgery when Liverpool boss in October 2001 after feeling unwell during a match with Leeds and did not return to full-time management for five months.