Inky-Black-Humour-Quotes-of-the-Week Alert:

(1) "We're drip-feeding him at the moment." - (Phil Thompson on keeping Gerard Houllier up to date with Anfield happenings).

(2) "Gerard Houllier can rest in peace . . . 'cos Thommo's doing a superb job." - (Kenny Dalglish on Sky Sports yesterday).