The managerial merry-go-round continues as Gary O'Neil lands in Ligue 1 while Liam Rosenior heads to Stamford Bridge.
O'Neil bounces back in France
Gary O'Neil has been confirmed as the new head coach of RC Strasbourg, marking a swift return to management for the English coach after his departure from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The appointment follows the exit of Liam Rosenior, who has left the Alsace club to take up a coaching role at Chelsea. Rosenior's move to west London opens the door for O'Neil to take charge of the Ligue 1 outfit.
From the Midlands to Alsace
O'Neil, 41, impressed many with his work at Wolves despite a difficult spell that ultimately ended with his dismissal. His ability to organize a defence and get results with limited resources caught the attention of clubs across Europe.
Strasbourg, owned by the BlueCo consortium that also controls Chelsea, clearly see O'Neil as the right man to steady the ship and push for improvement in the French top flight.
Rosenior joins Chelsea's setup
Meanwhile, Rosenior's departure to Chelsea adds another layer to this story. The former Hull City boss will join the Blues' backroom staff, continuing the close relationship between Strasbourg and their Premier League sister club.
It's a smart bit of business all round — Chelsea get a promising young English coach in their ranks, while Strasbourg bring in an experienced head who knows how to battle in a relegation fight.
What next for O'Neil
O'Neil will be tasked with improving Strasbourg's fortunes in Ligue 1. The club have struggled for consistency and will look to their new gaffer to bring the same defensive solidity he instilled at Molineux.
It's a fresh start for all parties involved. O'Neil gets another crack at management, Rosenior continues his coaching journey at a top Premier League club, and Strasbourg hope they've found the man to turn their season around.
