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From Pundits to Premier League Managers: A Remarkable Rise
16 Jan
Summary
- Two former Sky Sports pundits now manage top Premier League teams.
- They transitioned from EFL commentary to managing Chelsea and Brentford.
- Their coaching ambitions were evident during their punditry days.
Liam Rosenior and Keith Andrews, once familiar faces on Sky Sports' English Football League (EFL) coverage, have achieved top-flight management positions with Chelsea and Brentford. Their current roles see them competing for Champions League spots, a significant leap from their punditry careers where they analyzed the game from the sidelines.
During their time as pundits, both Rosenior and Andrews were actively involved in coaching, nurturing ambitions to become head managers. Colleagues noted their deep fascination with the game and their ability to break down tactics, even while on air. This analytical prowess, honed through their EFL coverage, proved transferable to coaching.
Their transition from the broadcast studio to the dugout underscores an unconventional route to football management. Their success suggests that the Sky Sports EFL sofa might be an overlooked talent incubator, with clubs now paying closer attention to such surprising career paths.
