| Full Name: | Calum McFarlane |
| Age: | 40 |
| Date Of Birth: | 13 November 1985 |
| Nationality: | English |
Chelsea have appointed Calum McFarlane as their interim manager following Liam Rosenior’s departure in April 2026.
McFarlane is no stranger to stepping up, having previously taken charge in January after Enzo Maresca’s exit. During that brief spell, he oversaw a Premier League draw away at Manchester City.
McFarlane then remained involved at senior level as part of Rosenior’s coaching staff, and will now lead the side until the end of the season as Chelsea search for a permanent successor.
Calum McFarlane’s coaching career
Calum McFarlane began his coaching career in non-league football, serving as assistant manager at Croydon and Whyteleafe.
He then moved into academy roles, working with Fulham and Crystal Palace before taking up a position with Norwegian side Tromso.
McFarlane returned to England in 2020 to join Manchester City’s academy, where he spent three years coaching across the Under-15, Under-16 and Under-18 age groups.
In 2023, he joined Southampton, going on to lead both their Under-18s and Under-21s across two years.
Chelsea brought McFarlane to the club in the summer of 2025 as an assistant coach with the Under-21s, before he was promoted to head coach following Filipe Coelho’s departure to Strasbourg.
His progress continued as he stepped up to work with the first team, and he was first placed in interim charge in January 2026 after Enzo Maresca’s exit, overseeing matches against Manchester City and Fulham.
Following Liam Rosenior’s sacking in April, McFarlane has once again taken on the role of interim head coach until the end of the season.
