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'It was a great season': Avram Grant reveals he is 'proud' of his brief spell as Chelsea manager... despite John Terry's famed slip that cost them the 2008 Champions League - and says he was a 'director' compared to 'star' Jose Mourinho

Daily Mail | May 21, 2020

Related Topics: Chelsea F.C., 2011–12 UEFA Champions League, José Mourinho, John Terry, Avram Grant, UEFA Champions League, association football manager, Manchester United F.C., Premier League, EFL Cup

Avram Grant has insisted he was proud of his time as Chelsea manager – despite missing out on winning the Champions League due to John Terry's slip.

Grant took over as Chelsea manager from Jose Mourinho in September 2007 and was a controversial appointment, given the Israeli's relatively low profile at that stage.

He came close to capturing a Treble, losing in the League Cup final, running Manchester United close for the Premier League title and ultimately being beaten in the Champions League final.

Avram Grant has insisted he was proud of his brief spell as the Chelsea manager
Grant and Chelsea missed out on winning the Champions League due to John Terry's slip

The now-65-year-old's side came within the width of a post of winning Europe's elite club competition.

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