Liam Rosenior lands first manager job since Chelsea sacking | OneFootball

English coach is back in the dugout after a disaster Blues reign

The English coach was appointed in January from sister club Strasbourg but lasted just 106 days of a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, winning 11 of 23 matches.

Five defeats on the spin saw Rosenior dismissed before the end of a season which saw Chelsea finish 10th in the Premier League.

But Rosenior is back in management and back in Ligue 1 following his appointment at Paris FC.

The French club announced the appointment of the 41-year-old on a two-year contract on Tuesday after confirming the departure of previous boss Antoine Kombouare.

Kombouare was only appointed in February and successfully steered the club away from relegation.

A Paris FC statement said Rosenior was “fully in line” with the club’s “philosophy and sporting project”.

Sporting director Marco Neppe said: “Liam Rosenior brings together all the qualities we were looking for.

“He is a modern, demanding coach and recognised for his ability to help both the players and the team progress.

“Beyond his tactical skills, we were particularly attracted by his management qualities and his ability to unite a group around a clear vision.”

Rosenior said: “I’m so happy to be the new coach of Paris FC. I can’t wait to get started with the players.

“I want my team to enjoy playing football, to show and express themselves and play with intensity and enthusiasm. That’s what I’m about and hopefully I can bring that to this club.”

Rosenior spent one full season in charge of Strasbourg, guiding the club to seventh place in Ligue 1 and back into European competition for the first time in eight years.

Paris FC returned to the French top flight for the first time since 1979 last season but parted company with promotion-winning coach Stephane Gilli after a poor run of form.

Kombouare, a former Paris Saint-Germain boss, secured an 11th-placed finish but the club have decided to move in a different direction.

“Paris FC welcomes Liam Rosenior and would like to thank Antoine Kombouare for the work accomplished during his time at the club,” the statement added.