Liam Rosenior has thrown down the gauntlet at Chelsea, asserting he will be his own man as head coach despite being surrounded by a team of five sporting directors. The 41-year-old, who joined from Strasbourg, where he enjoyed success under Chelsea's banner as partner club, is aware that managing upwards comes with its challenges.
However, Rosenior remains steadfast in his decision to take control, stating, "I don't think it's possible to ever be in this job and not be your own man." He emphasizes the importance of individuality, claiming he will make decisions for himself, rather than letting others dictate. This stance is bolstered by his past experience at Derby and Hull before Strasbourg.
Rosenior acknowledges that creating a culture and spirit within the team is crucial, adding, "The job is to create energy, a culture." He also highlights the significance of building relationships with players and staff, cautioning against being overly reliant on systems and tactics alone. In an effort to win over fans who have been skeptical since Todd Boehly's takeover, Rosenior encourages supporters to give him and his team a chance.
Despite the pressure from opposition protests and criticism surrounding the ownership group, Rosenior remains resolute in his ambitions for Chelsea. He draws parallels with Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United teams, highlighting the value of experience and youth combined. While it is unclear how this will play out, one thing is certain: Rosenior intends to work tirelessly towards winning.
Meanwhile, off the pitch, a charge has been brought against Chelsea by the Football Association over an incident where a bottle was thrown at Aston Villa's bench following their 2-1 defeat. It remains to be seen how this will impact Rosenior's tenure as head coach.
However, Rosenior remains steadfast in his decision to take control, stating, "I don't think it's possible to ever be in this job and not be your own man." He emphasizes the importance of individuality, claiming he will make decisions for himself, rather than letting others dictate. This stance is bolstered by his past experience at Derby and Hull before Strasbourg.
Rosenior acknowledges that creating a culture and spirit within the team is crucial, adding, "The job is to create energy, a culture." He also highlights the significance of building relationships with players and staff, cautioning against being overly reliant on systems and tactics alone. In an effort to win over fans who have been skeptical since Todd Boehly's takeover, Rosenior encourages supporters to give him and his team a chance.
Despite the pressure from opposition protests and criticism surrounding the ownership group, Rosenior remains resolute in his ambitions for Chelsea. He draws parallels with Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United teams, highlighting the value of experience and youth combined. While it is unclear how this will play out, one thing is certain: Rosenior intends to work tirelessly towards winning.
Meanwhile, off the pitch, a charge has been brought against Chelsea by the Football Association over an incident where a bottle was thrown at Aston Villa's bench following their 2-1 defeat. It remains to be seen how this will impact Rosenior's tenure as head coach.
Chelsea's got a lot of haters and it's not just the fans, apparently there's a charge against them from the FA too... a bottle was thrown at Aston Villa's bench after that game 
. And Rosenior's trying to build a culture and spirit within the team, but I'm sure it'll be hard with all these distractions 
. I mean, I guess experience and youth can help, like Sir Alex Ferguson did, but Rosenior's gonna have to prove himself 
. And what if he fails? That bottle incident might just be a sign of things to come 
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. Managing upwards can be challenging enough without feeling like you're going against the grain all the time. It'll be interesting to see how he navigates this aspect of the job.
. Will he be able to win over fans and critics alike? Only time will tell 
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. I think he needs to figure out how to make decisions without all those voices in his head 
. And let's be real, it's not like he doesn't have a target on his back with Todd Boehly's takeover and all the protests 
. Still, Rosenior seems like a decent guy who wants to win, so I'll give him some time to see how it plays out 
. Maybe he can learn from his past experiences at Derby and Hull 
. Wish him luck, Chelsea! 
. Chelsea has such a rich history and massive expectations - can he really deliver? 
️ Only time will tell, but I'm rooting for him 
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Still, if he's gonna do it, I hope he puts Chelsea first and doesn't let personal stuff get in the way of the game 
. but like, can't deny the pressure at Chelsea, especially with all those sporting directors 
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! He's got the managerial juice and a chip off the old block with Ferguson - let's see it translate to success 
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. And I love how he's drawing parallels with Sir Alex Ferguson - that guy was a legend, right? Anyway, I'm excited to see how Rosenior is gonna shake things up at Chelsea. But, man, the protests and criticism from opposing fans are getting on my nerves 
. i mean, you can't blame him for wanting to be in control after all the changes they've had with todd boehly and the protests outside 
. and ugh that incident with the bottle throw... so not cool 