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ESPNsoccernet - England - Grant shuts down on media at Goodison Park
FanHouse found this 4/18/2008 on soccernet.espn.go.com [flag]
Chelsea manager Avram Grant produced a bizarre performance at the post-match press conference following the 1-0 victory over Everton on Thursday night. The Israeli, who has been under pressure from the media for many weeks, would only answer press questions with short responses. It also follows the Premier League's decision to allow the match to be brought forward to Thursday for live TV ... [link]

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Chelsea Tops Everton, Still Needs Miracle
Published 4/18/2008 by David J. Warner at FanHouse
Filed under: Soccer, Premier League, Soccer PostsChelsea let another team hang around today. Michael Essien put in a goal late in the first half, but his side didn't have another goal in them. Fortunately, they were facing an Everton side without Tim Cahill, which apparently isn't quite as potent as a Wigan side with Emile Heskey. Still, a win is a win, and Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park today will keep the Premier League race interesting for another week. The Blues climbed within two points of Manchester United, and if Blackburn somehow pulls off a miracle upset of the Red ...

Avram plays a game with the press
Published 4/18/2008 by The Beautiful Game at The Beautiful Game
I think the Chelsea manager is started to lose it. Check out the transcript of his press conference after the Everton game, courtesy of ESPN. * * * A deserved win Avram? Grant said: 'Yes.' What particularly pleased you about the performance? 'I'm pleased.' What in particular pleased you? After an eight second delay: '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 victory? 'Both.' You seem distracted. Do you have a ...

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