Should Avram Grant remain as Chelsea manager?

The Chelsea manager's position has been the subject of intense debate should he not win the European Cup. He failed in the task, but his team produced a fantastic performance in the Champions League final suggesting that he has a lot to offer the club in the future.

Would Roman Abramovich be doing the right thing in replacing the Israeli, who has become the 'nearly man' for Chelsea - losing both the Champions League and Carling Cup finals and finishing as Premier League runner-up, or does Grant deserve another chance? Vote in our poll and leave your comments below.

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[Ali]

I think Avram Grant should be given at least one more season as he was able to get the best out of Ballack, something that Jose wasn't able to do. Also get rid of Drogba and Anelka and put Sheva up front and see how that works wonders!!!

[Al Levee]

Previous to the final the MAIN reason chelsea fans (and England's tabloid press) had such 'resentment' for Avram Grant was not because he was (and still is) a Jewish man, not because he had such strong ties with Abramovich who had sacked their previous 'idolised' manager, but simply because 'he is not Jose Marinio'. Marinio being possibly the best manager in the world today, whereas Grant being a great manager (as can be seen by accomplishments this season (with unluckiness)) but not the best. This great manager, (not even given a full season to manage the team) yet still taking them through to the CL final.

Dispite whatever tabloids, or dedicated chelsea fans seek as their decision to this question; "Should Avram Grant remain as Chelsea manager", the ultimate decision will come down to the clubs chairman; Roman Abramovich. Abramovich, seeing chelsea as an investment, will most likely not trust a manager with no 'great track record' to lead his 'investment' (the team) into the 08/09 season. Seeking a more experienced and (on paper) more talanted manager as more trustworthy to secure a high(er) dividend by next season. For even if Grant did lead chelsea to Champions League victory, or Premiership victory,arguably, on paper, he still would not have a better 'track record' than other (low(er) risk) managers Abramovich may be able to loure into the club.

Although many variables arguably aren't for certain, one thing is; we will all be waiting, tentatively, this summer as to what Roman Abramovich's final decision is.

[James Allport]

As a season ticket holder who has been to every home game I think Grant deserves a chance. Lampard, Cech, Terry, Carvahlo, Ballack, Drogba and Essien have missed long periods and we will still came second.

We played better than Man United in the recent home game, and in the Final. Grant's mistakes, not picking Ferriera at right back and Kalou on the right wing. But Essien had done well at right back before.

With Malouda and Drogba likely to be gone, Grant should be given the chance to develop a more creative side that will win more home games, 7 draws at home is very poor. They also need to tighten up at the back.

Mancini is overrated, only succesful due to the relegation of Juventus and the purchase of some of their players. Rikjaard is moody, falls out with his best players, and his teams do not defend.

[Ofir]

Ofcourse Avram Should stay!!!

He got the team to their first ever Champions League Final in the history. got beaten with luck.

So he should at least get another year at the club.

Go Avram!!!

[K. Chew]

My biggest fear is that by keeping Avram, Chelsea will revert to the "nearly, but always second best" record that got Ranieri sacked in the first place. Chelsea need a proven winner; alas, they let serial winner Jose go. When Avram goes another season without winning anything (and I'm willing to bet my house on it), then maybe some of you Avram supporters will see the light.

[Wolfie]

I can only guess that some of the votes to keep him are from oppo fans who don't want us to have a real manager. Most Chelsea fans I spoke to in Russia this week wanted him gone.

[John]

Asaf please don't assume that you speak for all Australians. I for one hope that Chelsea say thank you and goodbye to Grant in the summer. Though he seems like a lovely man and at least we don't have the constant turmoil we did under Mourinho I can't see what he's done for us that warrants another season.

Remember Grant was brought in mainly because Abromovich was unhappy with our style of play. Though I admit it's something that will take time to achieve and is especially difficult to change ater coming in midseason, I can's see enough evidence to say that Avram has the ability to change this next year.

Under his own admission, training sessions have barely changed from what Murinho was doing and Grant hardly involves himself in them at all. What exactly does he do then?

Tactically we've seen that Grant is incapable of making any sort of decent decision, seemingly reduced to bringing on fresh legs out wide. Jose could read games and wasn't scared of making big changes to tactics and formations, which inevitably won us games.

Though Grant seems like a lovely man and has seemingly won over at least some of the players, I still can't see how he could possibly give any sort of motivating speech. How many games did Chelsea win under Mournho where post match we heard players say Jose gave us a rollocking or Jose motivated us with a speech. Does anyone truly believe Grant is capable of the same.

Players are attracted to clubs by the quality of their managers. How many players stated on signing for us that a major factor was the fact that mouribho was manager? How many players in world football are thinking to themselves "wow I'd love to play under Avram Grant? Not too many I'd imagine. Expect Chelsea to do it tough in the market this year.

Anyway I've said my piece, thanks Avram for taking us through an extremely difficult time with moderate success, but I think its time you moved on and allowed a top class coach to take over.

[Chelsea man]

If I were a Manu, Liverpool or Arsenal fan, I would want Grant to stay as well.

[Sam Choi]

Grant must be kept!!!!
He is the man to make the life of most of his opponents eaier...
I suggest he is just a bit loer than Alan Curbishley of West Ham, so he must be kept!!!!!

[SELASSIE]

Grant inherited a team ready for the CL final.Jose M did not receive same support as did AG.the match could have been won within regulation time but AG lacked the technical know how.This is evident in v Barnsley,Tottenham,and a couple of PL matches.
This is the best grant can ever do.cant manage the talent of the players,yes
avram cant. remember bayern munich and Otmar Hitzfiel? Ranieri is good buT LIVERPOOL WHIP HIM AT HOME.Chelsea must eat humble pie.we thirst for trophiees.We need mourinho back.

[Mark Evrago]

I hope Avram continue, because in 2007/08 he has played with a Mourinho´s team. My prevision ... Chelsea will not qualify to CL ... what is great! It is always great looking for guys like Frank get acostumized to win nothing!!!

[Jon]

Should Avram Grant remain as Chelsea manager? Yes, absolutely yes!
Jose Mourinho is nothing - just an empty showoff. No results, period.
Give Avram at least one full year...

[kolore17]

It was apoor performance from chelsea in the first half, due to the line up. It was unbelieveable that Grant will send Essien to the left-back while playing Ballack and Lampard in the midfeld.It is known that this two plays are not very top in defending.
Makelele is a big and woinderful play but in a game against ManU with swift and young midfelders I think Essien would have been the better opinion with Ferreira on the left-back. Ferreira also has got a very good record in defending against Ronaldo.
I known the English press love Joe Cole, but to be sincere, this is a player who is not efficient when playing big teams. He is been scoring under-average for the past six games.
I think Grant has really got a problem and I think he is not up-to the level to be a chelsea trainer.

[madgooner]

says all u need to know about chelsea..sack a manager who has achieved more than any other by reaching champs league final

fergie needed longer..

is it 'cos he's cool?

[A Walton]

When Chelsea were struggling in the
first half in Moscow. It was obvious that Scholes was pulling the strings and Essien was struggling against Ronaldo. What did Grant do,he just watched the game like an spectator.
He should have taken Malouda off, pushed Essien forward and brought on another right back. That's when a good manger earns his corn. It just pure luck that ManU did not score another and Scholes started to tire in the second half.If he is still there after being a nearly man. I wonder what sort of team he will have.

[ari]

Avram has done that. He has done an amazing job and he has been in charge of an incredible season for Chelsea.
I love avram , NEXT YEAR WE WILL BE THE CHAMPS

[errol]

Chelsea reached to the finals despite Avram grant not because of him.

[anglim mefagrim]

Avram come home to Israel. We love you here !

[Tadhg Collins]

"He has been trying to copy Jose but gets caught out in big games time after time."
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Are you serious!? He litterally came without ojne kick of a CL Trophy!!

[Rita Cocking]

Yes!Yes! Yes! That CL final was one of the best matches I have seen for a long,long time.For that reason only ,Grant deserves to be given at least one more season.

[G.P]

The failure to secure any trophies should not be the only factor in deciding whether Grant should stay or not. Okay his press conferences are boring. But as a Chelsea fun I think I have had enough of the whining of Mourinho. The stability he has brought to the team should be one of the reasons why he should stay. Also has managed together with his assistants to bring out the best of Ballack and Lampard partnership but also not rely so much on the goals of Drogba who in my opinion its not the end of the world if he goes. BUT the main reason why he should stay is the change in style of football that Chelsea play. Mourinho was all about long balls to Drogba. Watching the match last night but also the matches we have played in the last two months, we have finally managed to change the monotonous and unorthodox way of play. Watching the second half last night you will be convinced that Grant should stay.

he should stay !!!!!!!!!
he did nothing wrong, what is wrong with you people ??????? if the kick would went in and we got the win, than what ????

[John, we love you]

I'm a 25 years old girl and a football fan. It is the first time I'm running into the British media and I never knew it could be so cruel and unfair.
What is the matter with you?
such a total foreigner hatred.

Is he going to stay? Is he going to leave? Haven't you got some more interesting things to cover there in "big Britain"? haven't your sport's media got some moral standards at all?

honestly,
I think Grant should leave.
you guys are definitely don't deserve him.

[Terry he's my hero!]

yes, yes, yes, he's the one who will take chelsea to the highest level- he's the right man for us!

[Lewko]

"Sheva, the guy who had the guts to score the winning penalty in the shoot out some three years ago in the final."

You mean the guy who MISSED the final penalty 3 years ago!! Hes been nothing but a passenger since he's been at chelski!

LAY OFF SCHEVA!! keeping a world class player on the bench over Anelka is coaching at its worst. He's been disrespected for far too long by the Chelsea "fans". If you are harsh on Scheva from 3 years ago, you can now add John Terry to your list for choking with his PK, then crying like a little baby afterwards. Chelsea do not deserve the class of Scheva, he belongs on the field not the bench you moron.