Liam Rosenior, the former boss of Hull City, has been appointed as the manager of RC Strasbourg, a French club. The 40-year-old led Hull City to a respectable seventh place finish in the Championship last season but was unfortunately sacked in May after falling short of the play-offs. Rosenior will be replacing Patrick Vieira, who departed from Strasbourg on July 18th by mutual consent.
Expressing his excitement about the new role, Rosenior stated, “I am happy to join Racing, a historic French club, with supporters renowned for their passion and loyalty.” He emphasized his commitment to making the team and its players proud, saying, “I will do everything to make the [Stade de la] Meinau proud of its team and its players. I can’t wait to get to work.”
RC Strasbourg, based in Alsace, is owned by BlueCo, a company run by Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, who also own Chelsea. The club finished 13th out of 20 teams in Ligue 1 last season. Club president Marc Keller expressed his satisfaction with the new appointment, stating, “We are pleased to welcome Liam, a young coach recognized for his ability to make his teams play well and to help his players progress.”
Rosenior’s appointment as the manager of RC Strasbourg highlights his growing reputation in the football world. Despite being relatively young for a manager at 40 years old, his ability to lead his teams to success and develop players has not gone unnoticed. This opportunity to manage a historic French club like Strasbourg will undoubtedly provide him with a platform to showcase his skills further.
The move to Strasbourg also presents a new challenge for Rosenior. While Hull City is a well-established club in English football, Strasbourg’s presence in Ligue 1 comes with its own set of expectations and demands. The French league is known for its competitiveness and tactical style of play, and Rosenior will need to adapt his managerial approach accordingly.
Furthermore, Rosenior’s appointment reinforces the growing trend of English managers venturing abroad to further their careers. With the success of managers like Gareth Southgate and Chris Wilder both domestically and internationally, it is becoming increasingly common for English managers to be sought after by clubs outside of the UK. This demonstrates the recognition of the quality and expertise that English managers bring to the table.
Overall, Liam Rosenior’s appointment as the manager of RC Strasbourg represents a significant milestone in his career. It not only showcases his abilities as a manager but also highlights the growing reputation of English managers in the football world. As he takes on the challenge of leading Strasbourg in Ligue 1, all eyes will be on him to see how he adapts to the new environment and guides the club to success.