Dorigo, who was a Chelsea player from 1987 until 1991, spoke with Hayters TV through football betting. The former England player stated that although he was taken aback by the club’s decision to name Liam Rosenior manager, he had performed well thus far: “I’ve got to say, the appointment was an interesting one.” It’s audacious from the outset. He is a brilliant tactical manager, in my opinion. I saw him at Hull, and his play was outstanding.
Going to Chelsea, however, is an entirely other ballgame. He’s managing himself effectively, in my opinion. He’s making an effort to be authentic, which is always crucial. I constantly observe bosses; you must be authentic. And I believe that’s just what we’re witnessing, especially from Liam. He has a difficult role since Chelsea is under a lot of pressure and doesn’t really have time to wait a few months.
“You must immediately begin to see results. He has several gifted lads who have made significant financial investments. He must thus do it correctly. And I really believe that he is headed in the right direction. A good beginning, but there is still more to be done.
Liam Rosenior told him, you can’t talk like that
Several of Rosenior’s earlier philosophical musings have resurfaced since his January transfer to Stamford Bridge. They include video from a documentary that was produced while he was at Strasbourg and in which the manager tried to explain the nature of his position.
Rosenior outlined his idea as follows: “You’re ageing men since the English word ‘manage’ is actually ‘man’ and ‘age’ if you divide the two terms. Am I a coach or a manager? Both. “Coaching is teaching.” The odd comments led to a comparison to one of the most infamously uncomfortable bosses on television. Gary Lineker couldn’t help but compare the Chelsea manager to David Brent from The Office during an appearance on The Rest Is Football podcast.
“I’m really enjoying Liam Rosenior’s slightly David Brent moments,” Lineker said to co-hosts Micah Richards and Alan Shearer. Did you notice that we are “ageing men” and that the terms “man” and “age” are used to describe managing? Lineker said, “While other managers use similarly unconventional tactics, Rosenior’s open nature is what sets him apart,” causing Richards to burst out laughing.
