Grant Sacked!

Posted on May 24th, 2008 by Chelsea D

 

From the Daily Mail:

Chelsea have sacked manager Avram Grant after just eight months in charge.

The decision followed two days of talks between Grant, 53, and the club’s chief executive Peter Kenyon.

The Israeli coach’s position had been subject to intense speculation after Chelsea finished runners-up in the Premier League and Champions League.

Chelsea said in a statement on their website that the search for a new coach would now begin and that the club will make no further comment.

The statement said: “Chelsea Football Club can confirm that Avram Grant has had his contract as manager terminated today. This follows meetings over the last two days.

“Everybody at Chelsea FC would like to thank Avram for his contribution since taking over as manager last September.

“We will now be concentrating all our efforts on identifying a new manager for Chelsea and there will be no further comment until that appointment is made.”

The futures of Chelsea assistants Steve Clarke and Henk Ten Cate are unclear and no official word has yet been given on their positions.

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4 Responses to “Grant Sacked!”

  1. fitz, on May 24th, 2008 at 19:43 Said:

    Well after starting with such a hostile reception from fans and players alike the guy is leaving with his head held high and his dignity intact (unlike some of the players eh DD?).
    He was only ever going to be an interim manager and has given it his best shot. I think he should be given a “backstairs” job at the club if only for keeping his sanity under such difficult circumstances. Well done Avram, fair play to you and thanks!

  2. chelseafcsw6, on May 24th, 2008 at 20:12 Said:

    Smart move

  3. chelseafcsw6, on May 24th, 2008 at 20:12 Said:

    Great move by the Chelsea board.

  4. didier, on May 24th, 2008 at 20:34 Said:

    I agree – great move.

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