LIAM ROSENIOR had to be held back in a mass brawl after furiously goading Strasbourg fans.
The ex-Chelsea boss, 42, returned to Ligue 1 after his Stamford Bridge sacking.
Liam Rosenior was held back after goading Strasbourg fans Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
He rejoiced in victory over his former employers with Paris FC Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
He took over at Paris FC in July and faced former employers Strasbourg for the first time on Saturday.
Paris ran out 2-1 winners to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
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And it gave Rosenior extra satisfaction to get the three points against Chelsea’s BlueCo sister club.
While Rosenior was popular with some of the Strasbourg fans during his stint in Alsace, there were many who saw him as a by-product of the hated BlueCo regime.
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And after the full-time whistle on Saturday – following stick from the away fans at Stade Jean-Bouin – he could not resist giving some back.
Rosenior passionately and elaborately celebrated, wildly waved his arms and defiantly beat his chest in front of the away end.
He then flung his hands to gesticulate as well.
And that sparked chaos.
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Strasbourg’s fans booed angrily while many of their players rushed over to confront Rosenior as a giant shoving match erupted.
The manager was in the thick of the melee and appeared to push someone away before being manhandled by a member of security and ushered away.
He then continued his celebrations in front of his own Paris fans – who were loving his emboldened antics.
But Rosenior was quizzed on the incident in his media interviews and revealed he was responding to those who went “too far” and “disrespected” his family.
Rosenior rubbed in the result to the fans who had disrespected him Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
He was confronted by some of the away players Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Rosenior understands French and therefore knew what was being said Credit: Alamy
A mass brawl and shoving match erupted Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The ex-Fulham, Hull and Brighton full-back said in his press conference: “A small section of the Strasbourg supporters disrespected my family.
“I understand the context of what they were singing. My bench were visibly upset.
“It was a small section.
“Strasbourg is a fantastic football club with great people who work for the club and great people who support the club.
“For me to celebrate in that way was a message to a group of people who never wanted me to be successful at that club.”
He added to Ligue1+: “The people in the club who know me know that I’ve always been respectful, and I still do want the best for that football club.
“When I heard the chants, I know [them], I understand French. I understand the context, the language, and that was a step too far.
“There are a lot of things that have happened.
“I celebrated in the way that I did for many reasons.”
