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Strasbourg Appoints Gary O’Neil After Rosenior Leaves for Chelsea

Fan unrest over BlueCo’s multi-club moves frames a push to sustain progress across Europe, plus Ligue 1.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Ipswich Town - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - December 14, 2024 Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O'Neil reacts. Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
Gary O'Neil took over at Bournemouth in August 2022
Gary O'Neil replaced fellow Englishman Liam Rosenior as coach of Ligue 1 side Strasbourg
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Overview

  • The club confirmed O’Neil’s arrival on Wednesday, with his first training session set for Thursday and his debut scheduled for Saturday’s French Cup trip to Avranches.
  • Strasbourg did not disclose the terms of O’Neil’s deal.
  • O’Neil returns to management after his December 2024 exit from Wolves, having previously kept Bournemouth in the Premier League.
  • Strasbourg sit seventh in Ligue 1 and lead their UEFA Conference League group as the transition takes place.
  • Supporters have condemned the internal move of Rosenior to Chelsea under BlueCo ownership, with public statements criticizing the model and leadership.