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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterLiam Roseniors 18-month spell in charge of Hull City marked the former Tigers, Fulham and Reading defenders first permanent job in management and despite the relatively short spell in charge of the club, he would make a lasting impression.A seventh-place finish at the end of the 2023/24 campaign saw Rosenior dismissed by owner Acun Ilicali as the pair disagreed on the clubs footballing philosophy.But the young manager clearly had not lost the dressing room, with former Tigers right-back Cyrus Christie hailing the impact that Rosenior made at the club.You may likeThe level of scrutiny and criticism will be the main difference for Liam at Chelsea. This is the big league and everyone is watching David Prutton on Liam Roseniors Chelsea biggest challenge I remember him reading a lot and watching videos of old matches Curtis Davies on working behind the scenes with Chelsea manager Liam RoseniorYou dont see too many situations like Liam Roseniors to go from a mid-table team in France to a team like Chelsea Guy Poyet on how Chelseas new gaffer can win round Stamford Bridge criticsCyrus Christie on Roseniors impactHe came in and brought a real sense of positivity, Cyrus Christie tells FourFourTwo, having been part of that Hull City squad.He made it clear that it would be a process, the main part was stabilising us and trying to pick up points. Defensive shape was his initial priority.This early impact saw the side lose just one of Roseniors first nine league games. We felt far more secure at the back, Christie continues. Liam had a clear way of communicating and was very open. Sometimes, a player might challenge something and Liam was happy to talk it over. He created a really good environment.Liams style was based on building play out from the back, recycling the ball and waiting for openings. Out of possession, we pressed as a unit and everybody knew their job.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.After steering the Tigers to a 15th-place finish in his first season, Rosenior oversaw a summer of high player turnover and the arrival of several young loanees, including current Chelsea forward Liam Delap, then at Manchester City.The gaffer showed he was adept at building squad harmony and we made a good start, Christie continues.He was great with the younger players in the squad, but particularly with Liam Delap, who was given the responsibility to shine and grabbed it with both hands. Things were looking promising.The club would only miss out on the play-offs in the final day of the season and the decision to part ways with Rosenior did not sit well with Christie.I felt that was harsh from the owners, he says. We just fell short and the Championship is one of the toughest leagues in the world. He came into a club that was near the bottom of the table and, during his tenure, lifted us up to seventh.Thats progress, and he deserved time to have another go. Liam left, but I had a feeling hed go on to bigger things.TOPICSChelseaHull CityPremier LeagueJoe MewisSocial Links NavigationFor more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others and worked at FourFourTwo throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown.With contributions fromEd McCambridgeStaff Writer
