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Liam Rosenior names three Blues players he'd been familiar with before Chelsea move

Liam Rosenior names three Blues players he'd been familiar with before Chelsea move

Liam Rosenior has named the three Chelsea players he has already been familiar with before being appointed as the new first-team head coach. Rosenior has inherited a very young squad at Chelsea, with the lowest average age in the Premier League this season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 8
What Chelsea worked on in Liam Rosenior’s first training session – and the player we’re surprised to see

What Chelsea worked on in Liam Rosenior’s first training session – and the player we’re surprised to see

Chelsea are in the busiest part of their season, so for many players there’s almost no training at all. There’s a game, a rest day, a recovery day, then a preparation day.

Chelsea FC News / HITC / January 8
Salomon Kalou has unique reaction to Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea appointment

Salomon Kalou has unique reaction to Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea appointment

Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has shared his thoughts on Liam Rosenior’s appointment as Chelsea manager, calling the decision both bold and inspiring.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

'Fresh start for everyone'- £40m player Maresca didn’t like is ready for blank slate

A few players have spoken to the media now after Chelsea’s surprise manager change last week, and the latest was Jorrel Hato, who has some quotes on the club’s official website about the appointment of Liam Rosenior as the new manager.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8
Match Report: Chelsea see red again and are beaten 2-1 by Fulham in front of new manager

Match Report: Chelsea see red again and are beaten 2-1 by Fulham in front of new manager

Chelsea’s miserable form continued as the Blues were beaten 2-1 by Fulham with incoming manager Liam Rosenior watching from the stands. As so often in the last few years, the turning point was a red card for a Chelsea player.

Calum Mcfarlane News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / January 8
Liam Rosenior makes surprise coaching staff decision before first Chelsea training session

Liam Rosenior makes surprise coaching staff decision before first Chelsea training session

New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has asked caretaker Calum McFarlane to join his first-team backroom staff after being impressed by how the latter managed the squad in the last week, according to reports.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8
Match Report: Struggling Chelsea battle back to draw 1-1 with Man City

Match Report: Struggling Chelsea battle back to draw 1-1 with Man City

Chelsea battled back to score a late equaliser at the Etihad to steal a point that looked very unlikely at times in the 1-1 draw. Man City dominated the first half – and most of the second too.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8
Chelsea paid 'market rate fee' for latest addition – but nobody knows how much yet

Chelsea paid 'market rate fee' for latest addition – but nobody knows how much yet

Chelsea have been very careful to not infringe any UEFA rules in terms of their relationship with Strasbourg. They want to keep things above board, especially given they’re already in trouble with European football’s governing body.

Leo Castledine News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / January 8
Chelsea agree permanent deal for in-form loanee with sell-on clause included

Chelsea agree permanent deal for in-form loanee with sell-on clause included

Chelsea and Middlesbrough have reached an agreement for a permanent transfer for on-loan attacking midfielder Leo Castledine, according to reports. Castledine

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 8
'I’m starting to feel good' – Chelsea star promises improved form at last after rough start

'I’m starting to feel good' – Chelsea star promises improved form at last after rough start

Liam Delap scored his first Premier League goal for Chelsea last night, following on from an impressive second half cameo against Man City at the weekend.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8
'Out of nowhere' – Chelsea deserved more from defeat claims one player who impressed

'Out of nowhere' – Chelsea deserved more from defeat claims one player who impressed

Liam Delap was one of the few bright lights in a tough evening out for Chelsea at Fulham last night. The striker looked dangerous, despite playing in a team down to ten men for a majority of the game, and scored his first Premier League for the Blues.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 8
'Limping heavily' – Chelsea face potential injury issue with versatile regular who Maresca loved

'Limping heavily' – Chelsea face potential injury issue with versatile regular who Maresca loved

Chelsea’s post match press conference last night was taken by interim coach Calum McFarlane, and the focus was on the red card that the Blues picked up.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 8

Intermediaries offer Chelsea player to several English clubs but AC Milan may take the bait

Agents and intermediaries have apparently offered a Chelsea player to several English clubs but AC Milan may well take the bait here. It appears that Chelsea are desperately trying to get rid of this player during the January transfer window that we are in right now.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 8

Report: Liam Rosenior wants former Brighton player as his first signing at Chelsea

A report claims that new Blues boss Liam Rosenior wants a former Brighton player as his first signing at Chelsea. It’s almost like you couldn’t make this stuff up, right?

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / January 8
How to pronounce new Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior's name

How to pronounce new Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior's name

Newly appointed Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior's father, Leroy, has explained how to pronounce their family name amid confusion among fans. Chelsea announced that Rosenior has agreed to leave fellow BlueCo-owned club Strasbourg to succeed Enzo Maresca in west London on Tuesday.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8
'Completely wide of mark' – Fabrizio Romano shuts down Chelsea transfer rumour

'Completely wide of mark' – Fabrizio Romano shuts down Chelsea transfer rumour

Reports of Chelsea making a move for Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior are wide of the mark according to Fabrizio Romano. The Blues heavily invested in the squad last summer, and made five new attacking signings as they totally revamped their frontline.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / January 8

'Can take you a long way' – Liam Rosenior reveals three things he wants to see from Chelsea

Liam Rosenior has praised Enzo Maresca for the job he did at Chelsea, as he revealed how he wants his team to play. The 41-year-old was confirmed as Chelsea’s new head coach on Tuesday, and has signed a six and half year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

Chelsea fans fully turn on club owners and target Behdad Eghbali with protests planned

Chelsea fans have now pretty much turned on the owners of the club, in particular targeting part-owner Behdad Eghbali. The fans already have a protest

Liam Delap News / Chelsea News / January 8
'He’s really good with' – Liam Delap reveals main reason he feels Liam Rosenior will be a success at Chelsea

'He’s really good with' – Liam Delap reveals main reason he feels Liam Rosenior will be a success at Chelsea

Liam Delap has revealed the squad are excited for what’s to come under Liam Rosenior, and gave one reason why he thinks he’ll be a success. Rosenior was announced as Chelsea’s new head coach this week on a six and half year contract, and he watched from the stands as the Blues lost 2-1 against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8
Calum McFarlane explains how one Chelsea player 'did well and got us up the pitch' vs Fulham

Calum McFarlane explains how one Chelsea player 'did well and got us up the pitch' vs Fulham

Chelsea’s interim head coach Calum McFarlane has been explaining how one Chelsea player “did well and got us up the pitch” vs Fulham. It was difficult to find any positives from the 2-1 defeat to Fulham last night, but perhaps our number 9 Liam Delap bagging a goal was one of them, because I feel he certainly needed a goal.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

'The message that I gave' – Liam Rosenior reveals his first words to the Chelsea squad

Liam Rosenior has stated his biggest focus is not just on being Chelsea manager, but being a winning Chelsea manager. The 41-year-old watched from stands on Tuesday night as the Blues lost 2-1 against Fulham at Craven Cottage, meaning they are now on a run of one win in nine in the league.

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