Rosenior's first interview highlights Chelsea need to 'win'

Liam Rosenior used the word "win" nine times during his seven-minute first video interview on Chelsea's channels. It was used 14 times in the written version of the chat.

The 41-year-old appeared to understand the brief of being a Blues manager - at least in the eyes of supporters - as he replaced Enzo Maresca, who departed in shock circumstances on New Year's Day.

"As I told the players this afternoon, getting to this club is one thing, but I need to win with these players and staff," he said. "There is a culture of winning and those are the values and traditions I want to uphold.

"I know I need to win in the short term but also build for the long term."

That message will resonate with fans who recently expressed dismay at the current model in a survey conducted with the Chelsea Supporters' Trust. Rosenior signed off by saying: "Believe in what is an amazing football club, believe in the players, and when you give energy to the team — you help them win.

"That's why we are here. I can't wait to meet them and do that soon."

Born in Wandsworth, Rosenior showed a strong knowledge of Chelsea's history and recalled facing club legends Michael Essien, Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Joe Cole during the successful Roman Abramovich era.

In terms of specifics, Rosenior outlined his values, coaching ethos and personality. He championed Chelsea's youth and highlighted his ability to work with young players, having managed Strasbourg, the youngest team in Europe's big five leagues.

He also spoke about his coaching idols and detailed how he has previously worked with Liam Delap (at Hull), Robert Sanchez (in Brighton's academy) and Andrey Santos (at Strasbourg).