ISRAEL: SOCCER/FOOTBALL - Chelsea manager Avram Grant returns to school for his UEFA Pro License

Record ID: 397122

  • Title: ISRAEL: SOCCER/FOOTBALL - Chelsea manager Avram Grant returns to school for his UEFA Pro License
  • Date: 5th February 2008
  • Summary: RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL (FEBRUARY 4, 2008) (REUTERS) CHELSEA MANAGER AVRAM GRANT AT ISRAEL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OFFICE ISRAEL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION SIGN CHELSEA MANAGER AVRAM GRANT HUGGING A FRIEND AT OFFICE LOBBY GRANT SITTING AT TABLE CLOSE OF GRANT WIDE OF FOOTBALL GAME ON TELEVISION AT LOBBY, GRANT SITTING (SOUNDBITE) (ENGLISH) CHELSEA MANAGER AVRAM GRANT SAYING: "I came
  • Embargoed: 20th February 2008 12:00
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  • Location: Israel
  • Country: Israel
  • Topics: Sports
  • Reuters ID: LVA9X1LKKT7NMNTO6U416BCRO2A6
  • Story Text: Chelsea manager and former Israeli coach Avram Grant arrived on Monday (February 4) at the offices of the Israeli Football Association in Ramat Gan, in order to complete his studies for the UEFA Pro Coaching License.
    The license is needed in order to coach and manage Europe's top division's football teams. England has signed up to UEFA coaching rules only at 2003, and is now trying to have all existing Premier League managers obtain the Pro License, as is already mandatory in other countries.
    Apart from other assignments, Grant needs to participate in a 90 hour course, in order to be allowed by the Premier League to remain in charge at Chelsea, and decided to do so in his homeland Israel.

    "I came to do what is necessary to do for the Pro License, as you know Israel was not belong to Europe, now Israel belongs to Europe, we need to do it and we will do it," Grant told Reuters.
    Chelsea are currently third in the Premier League, with 54 points, four behind of second place Manchester United and six adrift ot leaders Arsenal.
    Asked if he could close the gap on the main rivals for the title, he replied: What do you think?"
    Grant already holds a UEFA A-License and 30 years of experience which has included managing Israel's national team.
    Studies for the UEFA A-License includes coaching matters and preparation for problems on the pitch, whereas the Pro License studies focus more on managing issues. Among them analysing of opponent's strong and weak points, use of latest technologies, and dealing with players problems on and off the pitch. Qualification lasts a year, and consists of a minimum of 240 hours.
    For the latest Reuters Premier League and international football news see: http://football.uk.reuters.com
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