{"id":859,"date":"2026-04-25T22:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T22:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=859"},"modified":"2026-04-25T22:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T22:58:10","slug":"gary-lineker-picks-a-hole-in-chelseas-statement-after-sacking-liam-rosenior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=859","title":{"rendered":"Gary Lineker picks a hole in Chelsea\u2019s statement after sacking Liam Rosenior"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Gary Lineker couldn\u2019t hide his amusement at Chelsea\u2019s official statement following Liam Rosenior\u2019s sacking, specifically mocking the ironic claim they made.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s decision to sack Liam Rosenior was followed by a statement from the club, which shed light on their plans after his sacking. <\/p>\n

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On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club. <\/p>\n

\u201cLiam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment mid-way through the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly, however recent results and performances have fallen below the necessary standards with still so much more to play for this season.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam every success in the future. <\/p>\n

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\u201cCalum McFarlane will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season with support from existing Club backroom staff, as we strive to achieve European qualification and progress in the FA Cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the Club works to bring stability to the Head Coach position, we will undertake a process of self-reflection to make the right long-term appointment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gary Lineker highlights the irony from the Chelsea owners<\/h2>\n

Gary Lineker was one of the pundits to call out the Chelsea owners for the last line in their statement, claiming it\u2019s rich how they can speak about making the right long-term replacement and stability when they\u2019ve just gotten rid of a manager after four months.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will undertake a process of self-reflection. I like that bit. To make the right long-term appointment, well, at least have nodded their heads slightly to themselves at some point.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love that bit as the club works to bring stability to the head coach position on the day they fire somebody, I found that mildly amusing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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