“High idea of himself” – Strasbourg fans compare “sophisticated” Rosenior with “football guy” O’Neil
Strasbourg fans initially regretted losing manager Liam Rosenior to Chelsea in January but have grown to appreciate his successor, Gary O'Neil. Fans contrasted Rosenior's sophisticated and self-centered communication style with O'Neil's down-to-earth, football-focused approach. Despite a less dominant league performance, Strasbourg has advanced deep into the Coupe de France and Conference League under O'Neil.
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