Liam Rosenior

Gary O’Neil replaces Rosenior as Strasbourg manager

Gary O’Neil replaces Rosenior as Strasbourg manager

Gary O’Neil has been appointed as Strasbourg’s new head coach following Liam Rosenior’s departure to Chelsea earlier this week, Afrosport reports. Strasbourg, currently seventh in Ligue 1, moved quickly to secure 42--year-old O’Neil after Rosenior joined Chelsea on a six-and-a-half-year contract on Tuesday. Both clubs are part of the BlueCo multi-club ownership group, controlled by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. O'Neil said he was proud to...

Enzo Maresca makes first public statement since shock Chelsea exit

Enzo Maresca makes first public statement since shock Chelsea exit

Former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has spoken publicly since he departed from Stamford Bridge on New Year's Day, Afrosport reports. During his tenure at Chelsea, Maresca secured the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup, but conflicts with the club’s management ultimately led to his exit. Chelsea’s BlueCo ownership acted swiftly to name Liam Rosenior from Strasbourg, the French club also under the...

Liam Rosenior appointed new Chelsea head coach

Liam Rosenior appointed new Chelsea head coach

Chelsea have appointed Liam Rosenior as head coach, replacing Enzo Maresca, who parted ways with the club last week, Afrosport reports. The Englishman has put pen to paper on a long-term contract that runs until 20232. The 41-year-old was previously in charge of parent club Strasbourg in the French Ligue 1, leading them to qualification for this season’s UEFA Conference League, their first European participation in...

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Ligue 1: Strasbourg beat Lyon to move into European qualification spot

Strasbourg continued their impressive run of form in the French Ligue 1 as they defeated Olympique Lyon 4-2 on Friday night to move into the European qualification places, Afrosport reports. After a goalless first half, Liam Rosenior's men got things off in the second half at Stade de la Meinau with Chelsea loanee Andrey Santos finding the back of the net in the 55th minute. Dilane...

Strasbourg coach Rosenior targets European qualification

Strasbourg coach Rosenior targets European qualification

Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior says he is fully focused on getting the club into Europe next season, Afrosport reports. The French side finished in 13th place last season, 10 points clear of the relegation zone, and have taken things up a notch this term as they currently occupy seventh spot and are just four points away from a Champions League qualification spot. Rosenior, who replaced...