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CHELSEA has officially appointed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, signing him to a five-and-a-half-year contract.
Who is Liam Rosenior?
Liam Rosenior is a football coach and former professional player.
Born on July 9, 1984, in Wandsworth, he is currently 41 years old.
Throughout his career, he played for numerous clubs, making his professional debut on April 20, 2002.
On November 12, 2003, he joined Fulham, which is Chelsea’s closest away day.
He left Fulham to sign a three-year contract with Reading in August 2007 before moving to Hull City in 2010.
In 2015, he joined Brighton & Hove Albion, where he concluded his playing career.
Liam Rosenior while playing for Brighton & Hove AlbionCredit: PA: Press Association
Rosenior finished his playing career on July 30, 2018, but remained involved in football after retirement.
On July 10, 2019, he was appointed as a specialist first team coach to Phillip Cocu at Derby County.
He first experienced management at Derby, taking over on an interim basis on June 24, 2022, after the previous manager resigned.
Later in 2022, he was named head coach at Hull City.
Liam Rosenior during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Aston Villa in 2018Credit: Getty
In April 2024, he was nominated for the Manager of the Season award but faced racist abuse on social media.
Hull City supported him and condemned the ‘disgusting’ abuse he received.
In May 2024, Rosenior was dismissed; Acun Ilicali, the owner of Hull City, stated that the sacking was due to a difference in football philosophy between them.
Prior to his current role at Chelsea, Rosenior was the head coach of the BlueCo-owned club Strasbourg in Ligue 1.
Who is Leroy Rosenior and What Does He Do Now?
Liam Rosenior’s father, Leroy Rosenior, has had a diverse career, always centered around football.
Born on August 24, 1964, in London, he is currently 61 years old.
He began his career by playing for the England Under-16 team and later represented the Under-21s.
Eventually, he went on to play for the senior team.
Leroy Rosenior during his time with West HamCredit: PA: Empics Sport
As a striker during his playing career, he began his coaching journey with Bristol City’s youth team, the same club where his son Liam made his debut.
His first managerial role was with Southern League Premier side Gloucester City.
He later managed non-league teams, including Merthyr Tydfil and Torquay United.
In March 2006, he became the first team coach at Shrewsbury Town.
He also coached his former team, Sierra Leone, in May 2007.
Currently, he works as a presenter and pundit on G-Sports and the BBC.
Leroy Rosenior, former player and now a punditCredit: PA: Empics Sport
Additionally, he is a prominent advocate for anti-racism in football.
He was awarded an MBE for his efforts in combating discrimination in football and society as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liam Rosenior's coaching background?
Liam Rosenior has coached at various clubs, starting as a specialist first team coach at Derby County and later serving as head coach at Hull City before his current position at Chelsea.
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