Gary O'Neil has officially replaced Liam Rosenior as Strasbourg’s head coach following Rosenior’s move to Chelsea. The forty-two-year-old former Bournemouth and Wolves manager travels to France eager to guide the Ligue 1 outfit. O'Neil also expressed pride and excitement in a statement, emphasizing his dedication to meeting the club's ambitious seasonal objectives through hard work. Strasbourg currently sits seventh domestically, enduring a winless run since early November, yet they impressively top the Conference League table after beating Crystal Palace and Aberdeen.
O'Neil previously guided Bournemouth to safety but departed Wolves in December 2024 with the struggling team sitting nineteenth. His tenure begins with Saturday’s French Cup clash against fourth-tier Avranches. The Alsatians, who won their only title in 1979, hope O'Neil can revitalize their league form while maintaining their strong European momentum. This significant appointment marks a bold, fresh chapter for the historic French club moving forward into the future.