Discarded Grant offered way back into game as national coach of Georgia

13 April 2012

Sacked Chelsea boss Avram Grant has been handed the chance of a return to management as national coach of Georgia.


Nodar Akhalkatsi, president of the Georgia Federation, confirmed he wanted Grant to take charge of their forthcoming World Cup qualifying campaign, saying: ‘I have spoken with him and offered him the job.

The funereal Avram Grant during his time as Chelsea manager

The funereal Avram Grant during his time as Chelsea manager


‘We have monitored his work with the Israel national team and Chelsea, and feel he is a good coach. We will speak again soon.’

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