I remember distinctly waking up at some ungodly hour in September as the text message sound on my mobile phone went off. “Jose Mourinho sacked!” read the message. When it was later announced that Avram Grant was the man to replace him, I couldn’t quite believe our luck. Chelsea were nothing without Mourinho.
However, Grant had a few surprises in store for us, including beating us at Stamford Bridge, taking the Premiership title race to the final day of the season, and pushing us to sudden death in the penalty shoot out during the European Cup final. How much of that success could be directly attributed to him? I wouldn’t like to say.
Towards the end of the season, questions were being asked over Grant’s long term future at the club, but Peter Kenyon assured the manager that he had nothing to worry about.
“The club is developing under Avram,” Kenyon said at the end of April. “We are not doing badly on the pitch and aren’t going to jump to conclusions because of occasional losses. The manager has a long-term contract with the club and we hope he will see it through to the end. Grant took over in September and signed a four-year deal. There is no reason to talk about his possible departure.”
However, we know first hand the lies Peter “lifelong Manchester United fan” Kenyon is capable of spinning, so it came as no surprise when a month later Grant was sacked.
We might have thought that the images of Grant cradling a suicidal John Terry would be the last time we saw anything from him, but today, he has given an interview fighting Chelsea’s corner.
“In the last few months, there have been big changes at Chelsea,” said Grant. “I think they are now better than Manchester United or Arsenal. Scolari is a good coach and can bring success to Chelsea. Chelsea have a good chance of winning the Premier League.”
Man Utd News 24/7
He has to say that…..He has n’t been paid yet…..
haha Robinson
and scott, the pic of grant is fucking priceless lol
United – Arsenal – Chelsea – Liverpool
I agree with Dave.
United – Chelsea – Arsenal – Liverpool
united chelski liverpool arsenal
last two are that way round simply because of the ins an outs that av gone on or going on!
Twat!
United United, Arsenal Chelsea sucks, liverpool will be it. Chelsea are no where near man united.
united-arsenal-chelsea-everton (if they get moutinho)
The words ‘proof’, ‘pudding’ and ‘eating’ spring to mind.
Mmmmm, I think it was the REF Scott that beat United at Chelsea!. You know, I think it would be so fantastic if United could retain both titles this coming season. It would really make people sit up and take notice. Not been done by a British team has it?. I will settle for that, even if we get knocked off our perch the season after next. It would be like feckin wonderland at Old Trafford if we can keep both trophies.
Chelsea are going to do the quadruple though apparently, according to the prophets Kenyon and ‘if you fail your out’ Scolari!. One season to get it right – Feck!.
Since when did anyone ever take Grant’s opinion seriously?
United – Arsenal – Liverpool – Chelsea
United – Spurs – Portsmouth – Aston Villa
Yeah i agree with the comment two places above me. This was the same guy who was sooo sure that Chelsea would finish level with United on points, he suggested that maybe there should be play-offs like in the Italian league, too good that Bolton wouldn’t allow it.
I think Avram Grant is still saying those nice words in an attempt to get Romans cock out of his arse, the poor little sod.
Hahahaha Tom F, well said mate… And Scott what a fucking liar Peter Kenyon is, He always comes up with all his delusioned comments!