Liam Rosenior has been convicted of speeding and fined £1,052 after the new Chelsea manager admitted driving 36mph in a 30mph zone and failing to attend a speed awareness course
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Liam Rosenior has been convicted of speeding(Image: PA Wire)
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Chelsea's newly-appointed manager Liam Rosenior has been convicted of speeding. The 41-year-old, who was confirmed as the Blues' new boss on Tuesday, was convicted after failing to show up for a speed awareness course.
The former Hull City and Strasbourg manager admitted going 36mph in a 30mph zone in Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derbyshire, at 11.41am on July 7. His Audi A8 Quattro was caught on a speed camera and he was convicted on January 2.
A magistrate ordered Rosenior to pay a total of £1,052 in fines, costs, and court fees. The former defender explained that he had missed the speed awareness course after being stuck in France due to fog.
“Unfortunately during the time when the drivers awareness course was booked we were stuck in France due to fog after the game with my work, as it was deemed unsafe to fly back home,” he explained in a note to Derby Magistrates’ Court.
He added that he “had to stay another night and be on a plane the next day during the time of the course" and: "unfortunately the course could not be fulfilled due to unforeseen circumstances. Understandably due to circumstances, I have to accept the situation as is.”
The news comes after Rosenior moved from Strasbourg to Chelsea to succeed Enzo Maresca in the hot seat. He has signed a bumper contract which runs until 2032 and will take over from interim boss Calum McFarlane.
"I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed head coach of Chelsea Football Club," Rosenior said. "This is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies.
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Liam Rosenior has left Strasbourg for Chelsea
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"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."
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