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Avram Grant named Portsmouth manager

Avram Grant named Portsmouth manager

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Avram Grant has been named manager of Portsmouth to replace Paul Hart who was sacked earlier this week, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Avram Grant returns to Portsmouth

Avram Grant returns to Portsmouth

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Israeli Avram Grant has returned to Portsmouth as director of football, the struggling Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Chelsea deny reports linking Avram Grant return

Chelsea deny reports linking Avram Grant return

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

European champions Chelsea have denied British media reports linking former manager Avram Grant to an assistant role alongside interim coach Rafael Benitez at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea sack manager Grant after 8 months

Chelsea sack manager Grant after 8 months

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Chelsea sacked manager Avram Grant on Saturday, three days after his team were beaten on penalties in the Champions League final by Manchester United.

Chelsea signs Grant for four years

Chelsea signs Grant for four years

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Israeli Avram Grant has signed a four-year deal as Chelsea's manager and first team coach.

Grant, Clarke take charge at Chelsea

Grant, Clarke take charge at Chelsea

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Israeli Avram Grant and Steve Clarke will take charge of the Chelsea first team from Thursday.

Grant turned down old role

Grant turned down old role

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Avram Grant rejected an offer to return to his old job as Chelsea's director of football after being sacked as the club's manager on Saturday, he said on Tuesday.

Grant resigns as Portsmouth manager

Grant resigns as Portsmouth manager

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Avram Grant resigned as Portsmouth manager on Thursday, signing off with an open letter to the club's fans thanking them for their role in a 'wonderful and uplifting experience.'

EPL referees favour Man United: Grant

EPL referees favour Man United: Grant

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Chelsea manager Avram Grant has made a stinging attack on EPL referees, saying they helped Manchester United win the title.

Grant aims to improve Chelsea style

Grant aims to improve Chelsea style

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

New Chelsea manager Avram Grant believes he can improve the style of the team's football.

Chelsea say Grant is permanent coach

Chelsea say Grant is permanent coach

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

Israeli Avram Grant has been appointed Chelsea's new coach on a permanent basis although he has not yet signed a contract.

Chelsea players showed character: Grant

Chelsea players showed character: Grant

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Manager Avram Grant hailed Chelsea's 2-0 victory at Newcastle United and said fatigue was to blame for his side's sluggish first half.

Grant ready to take on Chelsea in FA Cup final

Grant ready to take on Chelsea in FA Cup final

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Two years after steering Chelsea's princes into the Champions League final, Avram Grant was celebrating again on Sunday after Premier League paupers Portsmouth booked a place in the FA Cup equivalent.

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Germany forward Deniz Undav scored two first-half goals in six minutes to guide them to a 2-1 victory over Bosnia on Friday and keep them top of their Nations League group.

Chelsea coach hails Gerrard ahead of SF

Chelsea coach hails Gerrard ahead of SF

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Steven Gerrard plays against me but he is still my favourite player, said Chelsea coach Avram Grant.

Chelsea fired up for another attempt at Holy Grail

Chelsea fired up for another attempt at Holy Grail

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Since the billionaire from Russia took control of the London club in 2003, Claudio Ranieri, Jose Mourinho, Avram Grant, Luiz Felipe Scolari, Guus Hiddink and Carlo Ancelotti have all left Stamford Bridge after failing to reach the Holy Grail.

Chelsea rule out Terry for two more weeks

Chelsea rule out Terry for two more weeks

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

England captain John Terry will be out of action for two more weeks as he recovers from a knee operation, Chelsea manager Avram Grant said on Friday.

Man Utd out of League Cup

Man Utd out of League Cup

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

Premier League champions Manchester United suffered a shock League Cup exit for the second season running when they lost 2-0 at home to second division Coventry City on Wednesday.

West Ham appoint Sam Allardyce as manager

West Ham appoint Sam Allardyce as manager

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

West Ham United appointed Sam Allardyce as their new manager on Wednesday, the Briton succeeding Avram Grant, who was sacked following the London club's relegation from the Premier League.

EPL transfer: Spurs striker Keane joins West Ham

EPL transfer: Spurs striker Keane joins West Ham

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Tottenham Hotspur have loaned Ireland striker Robbie Keane to the Premier League's bottom club West Ham United until the end of the season with an option for a permanent cross-London move, the clubs said on Sunday.

Scolari relishing first crack at Man United

Scolari relishing first crack at Man United

Rediff.com20 Sep 2008

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari gets his first crack at Manchester United on Sunday when his table-topping side host the Premier League champions. The Brazilian has enjoyed an impressive start at Stamford Bridge since taking over from Avram Grant and will relish locking horns with one of Britain's greatest managers.

EPL battle will be a fight to the death: Terry

EPL battle will be a fight to the death: Terry

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Chelsea captain John Terry is predicting a "fight to the death" as his team attempt to end Manchester United's three-year domination of the Premier League.

Scolari faces a stern test at Old Trafford

Scolari faces a stern test at Old Trafford

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Luiz Felipe Scolari might have to make a quick call to his agent if Chelsea lose to Manchester United on Sunday.

Ten Cate sacked by Chelsea

Ten Cate sacked by Chelsea

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Chelsea have followed up the dismissal of manager Avram Grant by sacking his assistant Henk ten Cate, the Premier League club said on their Web site on Thursday. Ten Cate left his job as coach of Ajax Amsterdam to join Chelsea in October 2007 as assistant to Grant.

Malaysian govt urged to bar Chelsea's Israelis

Malaysian govt urged to bar Chelsea's Israelis

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

Muslim groups have urged the Malaysian government to stop Chelsea's two Israelis from entering the country when the team visits in July, warning the tour could face protests if they are allowed in. Chelsea, whose coach Avram Grant and midfielder Tal Ben Haim are Israeli citizens, are set to play in mainly Muslim Malaysia as part of their Asian summer tour.

Chelsea keep pressure on United

Chelsea keep pressure on United

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

Chelsea trimmed Manchester United's lead at the top of the Premier League to five points on Sunday with a patchy 1-0 defeat of Middlesbrough.

Chelsea revelling in feel-good factor

Chelsea revelling in feel-good factor

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Chelsea have another chance to show off their new expansive style on Wednesday when AS Roma visit Stamford Bridge in the Champions League.

Scolari appointed Chelsea manager

Scolari appointed Chelsea manager

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Luiz Felipe Scolari will become Chelsea's new manager on July 1, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. The Brazilian, currently in charge of Portugal at the Euro 2008 finals, takes over from Avram Grant who was sacked last month after less than a season at the helm.

Terry, Drogba to be fit for Champs final

Terry, Drogba to be fit for Champs final

Rediff.com14 May 2008

Chelsea captain John Terry injured his elbow while Didier Drogba jarred his knee during Sunday's final EPL match.

Lampard still waiting for new Chelsea offer

Lampard still waiting for new Chelsea offer

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has urged the club to sort out a new contract sooner rather than later. The England player said he had no desire to leave the west London club despite media speculation about him moving abroad.

Terry back in Chelsea squad

Terry back in Chelsea squad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

Chelsea captain John Terry recovered from a fractured foot and is included in the squad for Saturday's FA Cup fifth round tie.

Ten Cate joins Chelsea as assistant coach

Ten Cate joins Chelsea as assistant coach

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

The Dutchman joined Chelsea as assistant coach to Israeli Avram Grant, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Drogba earns Chelsea win over Valencia

Drogba earns Chelsea win over Valencia

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Chelsea came from a goal down to claim a 2-1 victory away to Valencia.

Chelsea draw with Fulham

Chelsea draw with Fulham

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

Chelsea failed to score for a fourth successive English Premier League match in a 0-0 draw with Fulham.

Manchester United down Chelsea

Manchester United down Chelsea

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Avram Grant lost his opening match as Chelsea's coach with his side going down to 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday.

Friendly: Smolov goal gives World Cup hosts Russia win over Ghana

Friendly: Smolov goal gives World Cup hosts Russia win over Ghana

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Fedor Smolov's 20th-minute goal gave Russia their first win under new coach Stanislav Cherchesov as the 2018 World Cup hosts overcame Ghana 1-0 in a friendly in Moscow on Tuesday.

All about midnight drama and more in ISL 4

All about midnight drama and more in ISL 4

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Former Manchester United star and Indian Super League side ATK's coach Teddy Sheringham said it was unusual to finish a football game post midnight, something that he had never experienced in his long association with the game.

Sports Shorts: Sania-Black storm into semis in Tokyo

Sports Shorts: Sania-Black storm into semis in Tokyo

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Defending champion Sania Mirza and Cara Black knocked out Martina Hingis and Belinda Bencic in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open, in Tokyo.

Yes, African Nations Cup is happening; Ghana, Algeria advance

Yes, African Nations Cup is happening; Ghana, Algeria advance

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Ghana and Algeria ratified their top ranking as both advanced to the quarters.

Ghana boss slams African Nations Cup organisers for bad bus, commute

Ghana boss slams African Nations Cup organisers for bad bus, commute

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Ghana's head coach Avram Grant hit out at African Nations Cup organisers for giving his side a shoddy bus and lengthy commute ahead of their critical Group C clash with Algeria.