My dream Liverpool transfer was blocked by jealous manager despite pay cut promiseA former Liverpool star desired a return to Merseyside but claimed his return was blocked after a relationship breakdownView 2 Images Stephen Warnock claimed his return to Liverpool was blocked (Image: Undr The Cosh)Stephen Warnock has claimed that a "jealous" Gerard Houllier thwarted his return to Liverpool from Aston Villa. Following a stint at Blackburn Rovers, he found himself at Villa Park playing under the legendary former Liverpool manager Houllier, who died in 2020. However, his Anfield reunion never came to pass despite his willingness to reduce his salary and Warnock believes Houllier was responsible. STEPHEN WARNOCK EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Subscribe now to be the first to watch the latest episodes of In The Mixer and other original shows, brought to you by Sky Bet. Watch All Out Football's episode with Stephen Warnock here.

Source: Daily Mirror March 08, 2026 05:31 UTC