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Strasbourg Appoints Gary O’Neil After Rosenior Joins Chelsea

The former Wolves manager arrives under BlueCo ownership with his first assignment set at Avranches in the French Cup.

Overview

  • Racing Strasbourg confirmed Gary O’Neil as head coach to replace Liam Rosenior, who was appointed by Chelsea on Tuesday.
  • The club said O’Neil will oversee his first training session on Thursday before leading Saturday’s French Cup trip to Avranches.
  • O’Neil, 42, returns to management after being sacked by Wolves in December 2024, having earlier kept Bournemouth in the Premier League.
  • Supporter groups voiced concern over moves within the BlueCo network that owns both clubs, citing fears about Strasbourg’s autonomy.
  • Strasbourg did not disclose contract terms, and local reporting said president Marc Keller and sporting director David Weir oversaw the hire.