Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier may have had his differences with Blackpool chief Ian Holloway but he still wants him to remain in the hot-seat at Bloomfield Road. 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 yesterday hit with a £25,000 fine.
Houllier is still unhappy about Holloway's comments over his attempt to sign Charlie Adam, but hopes Holloway will stay at Bloomfield Road.
He said: "I think there were double standards (over Adam) and I repeat that.
"He was not fair to me because I never spoke to Charlie Adam or his agent. We went straight to the club. We did things right, twice.
"But I hope his chairman (Karl Oyston) will hold him back (from quitting).
"Despite what happened, he is a good manager, he has done a good job.
"He can behave stupidly and still be a good manager. I think he has done a fantastic job and I like the way his team play."
However, Houllier refused to comment on whether it is morally right for Holloway to receive part of any fee for Adam.
He said: "I don't know whether it's legal or illegal. It is surprising.
"But at the end of the day it is their business, not my business."
