Villas-Boas will get free rein, says Grant

NEW Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas can expect to be left alone to get on with his job, according to former Blues boss Avram Grant.

Villas-Boas will get free rein, says Grant
Tue, 28 Jun, 2011 - 01:00
Jim van Wijk

At just 33, the Portuguese will be the youngest manager in the Barclays Premier League after he succeeded experienced Italian Carlo Ancelotti once his release from his Porto contract had been agreed.

Blues owner Roman Abramovich craves Champions League success and has dispensed with six managers since 2005.

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