Official: Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior

“Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior.

“On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club.

“Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment midway through the season.

“This has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly, however recent results and performances have fallen below the necessary standards with still so much more to play for this season. Everyone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam every success in the future.”

–Chelsea FC statement In fairness to Rosenior, he tried his very best. He came in, talked a big game, and projected the right ambition and attitude. And initially, it was good, at least in terms of results. The defense was shaky, but we made up for it with offense. However, once the goals dried up, we quickly went into a death-spiral, and the head coach seemed to lack any ability to pull us out of it. He struck an increasingly flustered and frustrated figure, reaching his breaking point last night by admitting he had lost the dressing room. He had to go. If only the rest of the hierarchy would follow. So now, the people in charge who constantly and consistently make horrendous footballing decisions, have given themselves another one to make. Will they get it right? Doubt it. We have the FA Cup semifinal on Sunday. Calum McFarlane has been named Interim Head Coach for the second time this season. Meanwhile, the powers that be are promising that they “will undertake a process of self-reflection to make the right long-term appointment”. Not exactly holding my breath here. In any case, thanks for trying, Liam. Hope this experience wasn’t too scarring. Best of luck for the future, which should remain bright for you. Not sure we can say the same for this club.