Rosenior makes a good first impression

Liam Rosenior showed charisma and clarity in his first Chelsea news conference.

It's fair to say the 41-year-old, who enjoyed a successful but not world-class playing career and has since managed Derby, Hull and Strasbourg, is not the biggest name to take charge at Stamford Bridge.

Yet Rosenior came across well in his media conference before Saturday's trip to Charlton.

There were jokes, he carried himself respectfully and answered each question with detail and precision.

Rosenior looks well placed to deliver engaging media conferences which are only a small part of the job but useful in terms of delivering messages to fans or to hammer home messages to his players.

Of course, as he said himself, he will ultimately be judged on results – especially at a club like Chelsea which is so used to winning. This was a positive first impression.