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Stephen Warnock Alleges Gerard Houllier Blocked Liverpool Return Over Late Loan Fee

In a new podcast interview, the former left-back describes a wage cut offer followed by a last‑minute loan charge that he says derailed Kenny Dalglish’s attempt to bring him back.

Overview

  • Warnock says he fell out with Houllier at Aston Villa before assistant Gary McAllister told him Dalglish wanted him on loan with a view to a permanent move.
  • He claims he agreed to halve his wages to make the switch possible, only for Villa to reject the arrangement.
  • According to Warnock, Villa then added about a £500,000 loan fee late in talks, prompting Liverpool to pull back over the changed terms.
  • He says the collapsed move left him in the reserves for the rest of the season, recounting frustration that saw him removed from training areas.
  • The account was given on the In The Mixer podcast, sponsored by Sky Bet, with outlets relaying his remarks and noting Houllier’s death in 2020.