Villas-Boas promises fresh approach at Chelsea |
as quick as you can, because he has put a lot of money in."The 56-year-old added: "At the end of the day, football is a game of results, especially Chelsea."Grant managed the Blues during the 2007/08 season and was sacked by Abramovich after his side came second in the Premier League and lost to Manchester United in the Champions League final.He believes Villas-Boas's relatively young age should not count against him."I liked him a lot when I was director [of football] of Chelsea and he was a scout," added Grant, who was dismissed as manager by relegated West Ham towards the end of last season. "He's a nice guy, nice person and I enjoyed being with him."I know he's young but fellow coach Pep Guardiola was young when he started at Barcelona - and without much experience - and did a great job. Experience is important but quality and authority is more important."Andre did a great job at Porto. The players liked him. Players are human beings. If they [Chelsea] see he has the quality then they will support him."Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink also believes that Villas-Boas should be judged solely on his abilities."Yes, he is only 33, but I think we should look at him just as a man on his own," commented the 39-year-old Dutchman. "He is a different manager, a different individual, so just give him a chance to succeed."
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