A journey from Hull to Chelsea via Strasbourg is unlikely to make the cut for Michael Palin’s next documentary. Then again, Liam Rosenior has always done things his own way.
It is that way which has seen Rosenior emerge as the shock leading contender to replace Enzo Maresca as Chelsea boss.
This is a coach, still only 41 years of age, who was sacked by Hull only 19 months ago, despite a nomination for Championship manager of the season.
A head coach well-versed in the utter madness and unpredictability of football? Sounds the perfect fit for the Stamford Bridge hotseat.