Chelsea Manager Liam Rosenior Embraces Online Mockery with Humor
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior isn't fazed by online memes comparing him to David Brent and Will from The Inbetweeners. Despite becoming a target for internet jokes, Rosenior remains focused on leading Chelsea to success, emphasizing the importance of his role and the support of his family.
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has revealed that even his own children have laughed at memes comparing him to The Office’s David Brent and Will from The Inbetweeners. The Blues manager has made an impressive start to life at Stamford Bridge following his appointment earlier this month, but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming the butt of online jokes.After replacing Enzo Maresca at the helm at the start of January, Rosenior has been quick to make an impression in west London. In his opening six games in charge of Chelsea, the 41-year-old has guided the club to five wins across the Premier League, the Champions League and the FA Cup respectively. Following their 3-2 victory over Antonio Conte’s Napoli on Wednesday, Chelsea also secured automatic qualification for the Champions League knockout stage after finishing sixth in the league phase.Their only reverse so far under Rosenior came in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Arsenal on January 14, with Chelsea suffering a 3-2 defeat despite a second-half brace from Alejandro Garnacho.Rosenior’s results are not the only aspect of his management to have caught the eye, though, with his mannerisms having drawn light-hearted comparisons to two iconic characters from British sitcoms.The former Strasbourg and Hull City manager’s way of speaking has been likened to David Brent, who was played by Ricky Gervais in The Office - the famous television show that was also written and directed by the British comedian.Rosenior’s appearance, most notably his glasses, have also led to comparisons with The Inbetweeners' Will McKenzie - the hit TV show’s protagonist who was played by Simon Bird.However, despite being cast as the central character of online mockery, Rosenior has taken the playful jokes on the chin, saying his lack of presence on social media meant he was not even aware of the teasing until his children brought it to his attention.When asked about the memes that have flooded the internet following his appointment at Chelsea, Rosenior told Sky Sports: “It doesn't affect me because I'm too old by about three or four years, I'm not on social media.“My kids are all over it and when they see funny pictures of Will from The Inbetweeners, or David Brent, they send it to me and laugh at me. They love it! There was one about my dress sense where they said I had decent dress sense - my daughter thought that was hilarious. She hates my dress sense!”While Rosenior is in good spirits over what he sees as online banter, the Englishman says he has still spoken to his family to prepare them for the scrutiny he expects to increase the longer he remains at Chelsea.He continued: “[The scrutiny] does affect your family, I've had conversations with them to just enjoy what's an amazing experience for me and hopefully they can see some really special days to come at this club.“I don't think about it. If I think about what people are thinking of me or saying in the media or in the press, I can miss out so many things here. There's enough on my plate with the job I've got to do here.“My motivation is just to make this club as successful as possible and to win the next game. All my energy and time is focused on my players, the team, the way we do the team meetings and the way we train. The other stuff is just noise, and I can't affect it anyway - apart from by winning games of football.”Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingRosenior will hope to maintain his excellent run of results since taking over the reins at Chelsea when his side entertain London rivals West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday.While the Blues are looking to secure three important points in the race to secure Champions League qualification for the next season, 18th-placed West Ham, on the other hand, are looking to close the gap on the teams above them in the battle to avoid relegation.
Liam Rosenior's Impressive Start at Chelsea
Since taking over as Chelsea's head coach, Liam Rosenior has led the team to five wins in his first six games across various competitions, showcasing his managerial abilities and tactical astuteness. The Blues secured automatic qualification for the Champions League knockout stage after a victory over Napoli, further highlighting Rosenior's positive impact.
Being Compared to David Brent and Will from The Inbetweeners
Rosenior's mannerisms have sparked comparisons to David Brent from The Office and Will McKenzie from The Inbetweeners, drawing humor and memes from fans online. Despite the playful teasing, Rosenior maintains a lighthearted attitude, acknowledging the jokes and even finding humor in them, thanks to his children sharing the memes with him.
Family Support and Focus on Success
While Rosenior remains unaffected by online mockery, he is mindful of how it can affect his family. He has prepared them for the increased scrutiny that comes with his role at Chelsea, emphasizing the need to focus on the job at hand and not get distracted by external noise. His primary motivation is to make Chelsea successful and continue winning games.
Looking Ahead to the Future
Rosenior's next challenge is a Premier League clash against West Ham United, where Chelsea will aim to secure crucial points in the race for Champions League qualification. While the Blues target success, West Ham is battling relegation, setting the stage for an intriguing London derby as Rosenior continues to make his mark as Chelsea's manager.



