Grant takes a leaf out of the Special One’s book

AVRAM GRANT, if in reflective mood this morning, may well suggest his gamble to launch an attack on the English media has paid quite spectacular dividends.

Until he let rip in last Friday’s press conference at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground the ‘Normal One’ had given the impression that he was willing to put up with almost anything in return for a crack at his dream job.

He had already been labelled as nothing more than a caretaker at Stamford Bridge by many pundits and even a four-year contract and 24 wins in 35 had changed nobody’s mind.