Article #8243

• Rosenior has taken charge of only 23 matches

• Calum McFarlane in interim charge for rest of season

Chelsea have sacked Liam Rosenior after a dreadful run of form saw the head coach lose the support of the dressing room. Rosenior has departed three months into a six-and-a-half-year deal and leaves with his side in danger of missing out on European football.

The Stamford Bridge hierarchy had hoped to give the 41-year-old time to implement his vision but their hand was forced after a dramatic slump left Chelsea seven points off the Champions League place and saw them lose five consecutive league games without scoring for the first time since 1912.