What a man and a coach, He helped me in my football development - Ex Arsenal legend, Henry says about late Gerard Houllier

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry have paid tribute to former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier who died aged 73 on Monday.

Just so you know, Frenchman managed the Reds from 1998-2004 and led them to five major trophies.

Houllier also managed the French national side, PSG, Lyon, and Aston Villa, as we as guiding Liverpool to a FA Cup, League Cup, and Uefa Cup treble in 2000-01.

The former Arsenal striker said he was a "mentor" to him and helped to develop him as a person and as a footballer.

He tweeted:

"Devastated to hear the news about the passing of Gérard Houllier. He was more than just a coach to me. He was a mentor too. He gave me the armband for the France U17, U18 and U19 teams and we won the European Championship on the way to the U20 World Cup together.../ctd

"He helped me so much in my development. We met again in New York when he became my Sporting Director and we also spoke just recently. He was so knowledgeable and helpful to all those around him. Sad day and big loss for French Football. What a man and what a coach. #RIP"