theoffside.com - 4/19/2008
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When faced with the media, Jose Mourinho could not stop talking. The Special One often charmed his way out of trouble when he or Chelsea came under fire from the English press. He was so good in front of the camera, he should have had his own show.
Avram Grant’s approach is a little different. Grant [...]
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How José Mourinho Would Have Handled Grant’s Press Conference
The Run of Play —
... Avram Grant’s eccentric press conference after Chelsea’s 1-0 win against Everton this week prompted many observers to compare Grant’s curt, uncommunicative responses to the beloved monologues of his predecessor, José Mourinho. Wondering how Mourinho would handle the questions the media put to Grant? Wonder no more. ...
Before we go all gooey on Hiddink, there was Grant
SoccerBlog.com —
... Grant followed not just a manager but a personality made for TV. Mourinho was a media godsend. The Premiership was all Sir Alex, Wenger, Benitez, and the Special One. Their eye catching verbal sparring was tabloid fodder and fans loved it. Suddenly, a taciturn and little know Israeli had taken over. His media interaction were horror shows. Mourinho was a tough act to follow. Clearly, the Israeli was aware he was not sexy but his football was going to be, an important distinction which he thought would make him more palatable to fans. Whether that qualitative change took place ...
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VIDEO: CESC GOES POSTAL
thisisextratime.com 4/22/2008 — About We're putting the focus on the WAGs, lifestyle, players and the all important gossip and dirt surrounding the beautiful game. Because let's face it, there's so much more to soccer (football) than the game. Did we mention the hot footballers? And ...
thisisextratime.com 4/22/2008 — About We're putting the focus on the WAGs, lifestyle, players and the all important gossip and dirt surrounding the beautiful game. Because let's face it, there's so much more to soccer (football) than the game. Did we mention the hot footballers? And ...
Sage advice for Rafa and Grant (Chelsea v Liverpool preview)
soccerlens.com 4/22/2008 — Photo Caption: Grant thinks Kenyon was joking when Chelsea picked AG as manager - the ironic bit is, Kenyon might have been. Both Avram Grant and Rafael Benitez have been locked in various off-pitch wrangles lately. Grant with the press and the ...
soccerlens.com 4/22/2008 — Photo Caption: Grant thinks Kenyon was joking when Chelsea picked AG as manager - the ironic bit is, Kenyon might have been. Both Avram Grant and Rafael Benitez have been locked in various off-pitch wrangles lately. Grant with the press and the ...
What the Chelsea manager really thought after Everton win — CaughtOffside.com
Avram Grant might have played the yes/no game in Thursday’s post-match conference after his Chelsea team beat Everton 1-0. However, he was a bit more forthcoming when speaking to the BBC on television and radio afterwards. The Blues boss is clearly unhappy with the way he’s been represented in certain quarters of the media and you couldn’t blame him for being curt after ...
You Say Stop, and I Say Go, Go, Go — The Run of Play
Q. Was Avram Grant’s bizarre monosyllabic press conference yesterday a devastating piece of conceptual criticism designed to expose the vapidity of the football media by giving reporters’ banal questions the answers they would actually deserve in intelligent conversation?
A. I don’t know.
Avram Grant : Officially Eliminated From Toastmaster Of The Year Consideration — Can't Stop The Bleeding
It took a Michael Essien goal against Everton last night to keep Chelsea’s title chances at slim rather than none, a situation scarcely lost on Avram Grant. The embattled manager proved postmatch that when it comes to effusive charm, Bill Belichick’s got a lot to learn. From Friday’s Independent :
A deserved win Avram?
Yes
What particularly pleased you about the ...
Avram Grant At His Finest — EPL Talk
It’s no secret that the Prince of Darkness, Avram Grant, is not a pleasant man to talk to. He’s a guy who wears all black all the time, and when Chelsea plays during the day, I’m surprised that he even comes out of the dark tunnel to manage. He has no personality whatsoever. None. Zero.
It’s no coincidence that there’s going to be a mass exodus of players ...
Avram Grant Grumpy Press Conference — There Is Only One Sinnacle
Below is a transcript of his press conference after last nights Everton game.
A deserved win Avram?
Yes
What in particular pleased you about this performance?
I am pleased.
What in particular pleased you?
[A long pause] I don’t know.
Is it a relief to win here?
Yes.
You seem lost for words by the performance. Are you more satisfied with the performance or the ...
Poor Avram makes journos hate him even more after Chelsea beat Everton — CaughtOffside.com
But let’s be honest, some sections of the press have been out to get Avram Grant ever since he was appointed. Perhaps it’s because Fabio Capello is relatively untouchable as England manager at the moment that elements of the media decide to stage a witch-hunt against the Chelsea manager, who is simply trying to get on with his job.
The Guardian reports that after Chelsea’s ...
Football news - Liverpool may need to sell Torres & Babel, Avram Grant shuts up, Ledley King's Spurs future uncertain — Who ate all the Pies
Liverpool must repay £31.5 million to banking institutions in little more than a year or risk having to sell Fernando Torres and Ryan Babel! Yeah, can't see that happening. The Times Avram Grant gives the silent treatment to newspaper...
Shit Lookalikes - Avram Grant and Tommy Cooper — Who ate all the Pies
How will Manchester United win the Premier League title? Just like that. Avram Grant was coming over a bit Tommy Cooper on the touchline last night as Chelsea picked up three points with a 0-1 win at Everton.
Video: Essien keeps Chelsea in the hunt - Avram in shock — SoccerBlog.com
Chelsea climbed to within two points of Manchester United, but Avram Grant delivered a bizarre press conference at which he was tongue tied most of the time.
Avram Grant: Ever the optimist — Champions League
Despite the fact that rumours are flying around that Chelsea manager Avram Grant is not going to be in his job much longer, yesterday he announced that he had been talking with Chelsea’s billionaire ownder Roman Abromovich about who he wants to buy. Today, he has supposedly revealed his transfer targets. Ricky Kaka’ and Leo Messi.
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EPL Gossip for Thursday April 17th — There Is Only One Sinnacle
Chelsea boss Avram Grant has vowed to sign AC Milan’s Brazil forward Kaka - and he is also keen on Barcelona’s Argentine star Lionel Messi. (Daily Star)
I know that money talks in the end but I don’t think many players are going to go out of their way in order to pay for Avram Grant.
And keeper Carlo Cudicini wants to quit the Blues for Aston Villa. (The Sun)
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Chelsea manager doesn’t fear sack - and he’s dealing with rebellious Ben Haim as we speak! — CaughtOffside.com
In a recent poll as to which Grant they’d like in charge of their team, 37% of Chelsea fans voted for reggae musician Eddy Grant, 24% voted for astrologer Russell Grant, while 16% went for Grant off Eastenders. Despite such unpopularity (that may have just been made up by COS), Avram Grant is sticking to his guns and you can’t blame him. We actually think he’s done a decent ...
Someone in the squad’s not happy with Chelsea manager! — CaughtOffside.com
Avram Grant was criticised this week for leaving Joe Cole out of the starting XI that faced Wigan on Monday. Many fans at Stamford Bridge chanted ‘you don’t know what you’re doing’ at the Chelsea manager and according to The Sun , Tal Ben Haim might have been joining in.
You might be forgiven for thinking that Grant would look to include his fellow countryman in the ...
Will Chelsea really blank Sky before and after Everton match? — CaughtOffside.com
It’s all threatening to get out of hand at Goodison Park on Thursday, with the Daily Mirror reporting that Chelsea manager Avram Grant and his team are apparently under instructions not to speak to Sky reporters before or after the match against Everton.
It’s clear that the club are far from happy at having to play this match just 72 hours after their 1-1 draw with Wigan on ...
Grant “Believes” | Capello on Rooney | Queiroz Loves Ron — Red Rants
Some United related news to talk about today, as usual. So like real gentlemen, let’s talk about it.
Avram Grant and his title ambitions
It’s come to this. Most fans weren’t too happy when Avram Grant was appointed, and opinion hasn’t changed much now. At this point many Chelsea fans just want the season to be done with and don’t even think that they ...
Big changes at Chelsea this summer, with or without Avram Grant — 101 Great Goals - latest football videos and international soccer goals from the Premier League, Champions League,La liga, Serie A, World Cup, UEFA Cup and more
Comment & analysis round-up
Quote of the day : “Jose Mourinho is the reason I came to Chelsea and if I knew Avram Grant was going to be the coach then I would have signed for another club. It was Jose who brought me here and no one except he and I know the conversation we had when he tried to sign me the first time a year ago last January. The fact is while Jose was the coach I played ...
Chelsea manager in a big Egyptian river - Manchester United are home and hosed — CaughtOffside.com
Avram Grant is in denial (Da Nile) if he thinks Chelsea can still win the Premier League after their inability to beat Wigan on Monday. The Latics have taken points off the Blues, Arsenal and Liverpool in 2008 at crucial moments and Steve Bruce’s men have essentially meant that a silver platter should now be presented to Manchester United containing the league title.
The Guardian ...
Should Avram Grant be sacked as Chelsea manager? — 4sportsake
You know what, I'm not sure that Chelsea will or should after what has been an amazing season at the Bridge.
1) Until the draw with Wigan and by the way that was a goal in a million from Heskey I mean it'd take another million efforts for him to score that again..Until the draw with Wigan, Chelsea were in the title race and that after being written off time and again.
2) Avram Grant ...
The Papers: Roundup — Chelsea
A few insightful articles regarding Chelsea to read before we slag Wigan tomorrow…
Chelsea rich kids yet to prove value for money
Avram Grant could be Avram The Great
Carvalho at one with Chelsea partner Terry
Chelsea still have underlying problems
Grant reopens Gerrard link to Chelsea — ESPNsoccernet
Avram Grant admits he would love to take Steven Gerrard to Chelsea after revealing his admiration for the Liverpool captain.
Avram Grant admits he would love to take Steven Gerrard to Chelsea after revealing his admiration for the Liverpool captain.
Gerrard top of Chelsea manager's wish list (AFP) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Chelsea manager Avram Grant admitted Sunday he would love to sign Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard.
Chelsea manager Avram Grant admitted Sunday he would love to sign Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard.
Grant: Gerrard my dream signing — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Avram Grant admits that Steven Gerrard is the player he admires most in the Premier League - and says he "would love to sign" the midfielder.
Avram Grant admits that Steven Gerrard is the player he admires most in the Premier League - and says he "would love to sign" the midfielder.
No more harsh words from Rafa — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Rafael Benitez has heaped praise on Avram Grant ahead of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Chelsea next Tuesday.
Rafael Benitez has heaped praise on Avram Grant ahead of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Chelsea next Tuesday.
No more harsh words from Rafa — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Rafael Benitez has heaped praise on Avram Grant ahead of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Chelsea next Tuesday.
Rafael Benitez has heaped praise on Avram Grant ahead of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Chelsea next Tuesday.
English media question Grant but get few answers back (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Newspapers took the unusual step on Friday of publishing a verbatim transcript of Avram Grant's baffling post-match press conference following Chelsea's 1-0 win at Everton on Thursday.
Newspapers took the unusual step on Friday of publishing a verbatim transcript of Avram Grant's baffling post-match press conference following Chelsea's 1-0 win at Everton on Thursday.
Chelsea chief backs Grant (AFP) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Chelsea Chief Executive Peter Kenyon insisted Friday that manager Avram Grant has the club's full backing.
Chelsea Chief Executive Peter Kenyon insisted Friday that manager Avram Grant has the club's full backing.
Blues happy to pin faith in Grant — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Peter Kenyon insists Chelsea boss Avram Grant has the Blues' full backing and will not 'jump to conclusions' concerning the Israeli's future.
Peter Kenyon insists Chelsea boss Avram Grant has the Blues' full backing and will not 'jump to conclusions' concerning the Israeli's future.
Grant gobsmacks press after win — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Avram Grant gave a bizarre press conference after Chelsea's win at Everton, producing a string of one word answers and long periods of silence.
Avram Grant gave a bizarre press conference after Chelsea's win at Everton, producing a string of one word answers and long periods of silence.
Grant shuts down on media at Goodison Park — ESPNsoccernet
Chelsea manager Avram Grant produced a bizarre performance at the post-match press conference following the victory over Everton tonight.
Chelsea manager Avram Grant produced a bizarre performance at the post-match press conference following the victory over Everton tonight.
Blues boss targets Kaka and Messi — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Chelsea manager Avram Grant has revealed that he wants to bring South American superstars Kaka and Lionel Messi to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea manager Avram Grant has revealed that he wants to bring South American superstars Kaka and Lionel Messi to Stamford Bridge.
Grant defiant as vultures begin to circle — ESPNsoccernet
Chelsea boss Avram Grant is adamant he will still be in charge of the Premier League club next season - and has never been put under any pressure to win silverware.
Chelsea boss Avram Grant is adamant he will still be in charge of the Premier League club next season - and has never been put under any pressure to win silverware.
Preview: Everton vs. Chelsea — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Chelsea boss Avram Grant is sweating on the fitness of Didier Drogba and the availability of Frank Lampard ahead of Thursday's trip to Everton.
Chelsea boss Avram Grant is sweating on the fitness of Didier Drogba and the availability of Frank Lampard ahead of Thursday's trip to Everton.
Mourinho exits frustates Ben Haim (AFP) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim has insisted he would never have signed for the club had he known Jose Mourinho was about to be replaced as manager by Avram Grant.
Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim has insisted he would never have signed for the club had he known Jose Mourinho was about to be replaced as manager by Avram Grant.
Ben Haim hits out at Blues chief — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim has claimed he would never have joined the club had he known Jose Mourinho was to be replaced by Avram Grant.
Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim has claimed he would never have joined the club had he known Jose Mourinho was to be replaced by Avram Grant.
Ben Haim adds to pressure on troubled Grant — ESPNsoccernet
Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim has claimed he would never have joined the club had he known Jose Mourinho would be replaced as manager by Avram Grant so soon after his arrival, and went on to say that 'nothing good would come with Grant as Chelsea coach'.
Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim has claimed he would never have joined the club had he known Jose Mourinho would be replaced as manager by Avram Grant so soon after his arrival, and went on to say that 'nothing good would come with Grant as Chelsea coach'.
Grant: Chelsea wins can make United falter — ESPNsoccernet
Avram Grant insists that Manchester United's stars could wobble under the pressure if Chelsea win their next two games and draw level with them at the top of the Premier League.
Avram Grant insists that Manchester United's stars could wobble under the pressure if Chelsea win their next two games and draw level with them at the top of the Premier League.
Grant: Red Devils could falter — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Avram Grant insists that Manchester United's stars could wobble under the pressure if Chelsea win their next two Premier League games.
Avram Grant insists that Manchester United's stars could wobble under the pressure if Chelsea win their next two Premier League games.
