Words always need to be backed up by actions, but Liam Rosenior has made a good start with his first words as Chelsea manager.
Words are words. Actions speak louder than words. This is all true. But words can speak fairly loudly too, and for Rosenior, officially being confirmed as the new Chelsea head coach this morning, he has spoken some pretty decent words as his first at the club.
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Chelsea fans will be encouraged to hear his opening words via the Chelsea website this morning that accompanied the announcement and statement by The Blues.
Rosenior’s words ring loud
Liam Rosenior managing Strasbourg.
Liam Rosenior managing Strasbourg. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
On moving to the Premier League, he said: ‘I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed Head Coach of Chelsea Football Club. This is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies.
‘My job is to protect that identity and create a team that reflects these values in every game we play as we continue winning trophies. To be entrusted with this role means the world to me and I want to thank all involved for the opportunity and faith in undertaking this job. I will give everything to bring the success this club deserves.
‘I believe deeply in teamwork, unity, togetherness and working for one another, and those values will be at the heart of everything we do. They will be the foundation of our success.
‘I am excited to work with this extremely talented group of players and staff, to build strong connections on and off the pitch, and to create an environment where everyone feels united and driven by the same goal.
‘There is a real hunger to win, and I will give everything, every single day, to help this team compete and win at the very highest level to make everyone connected and proud to be a part of Chelsea Football Club.
‘I want our fans to be proud of who we are and what we represent in every single game that we play. They are the soul of this enormous, historic and huge football club.
‘I cannot wait to meet you all. I cannot wait to get started.’
Well played, Sir, well played.
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