Guus stepping out in triumph: New belief is Hiddink's parting gift to Chelsea

31 May 2009 20:24
Before Roman Abramovich said farewell to Avram Grant last year, he took him to an artgallery and offered to buy him a painting.[LNB]The Russian wanted to give it to Grant as a token of his appreciation - a thank you for taking over from Jose Mourinho in difficult circumstances and guiding Chelsea to within a whisker of a European and domestic double.[LNB]Grant, the story goes, declined the offer by someone he regarded as much a friend as an employer.[LNB] Dance of delight: Hiddink is coached by Essien as (from left) Malouda, Di Santo, Drogba and Obi join in[LNB]There was no need to make such a generous gesture, even if Grant did not realise just how generous it was.[LNB]The price tag on the painting, Grant was later informed, was 12million euros (about £10.5m).[LNB] Lampard's stunner wins FA Cup for departing manager Hiddink Chelsea 2 Everton 1: All the action as it happenedHiddink hails Chelsea win as boss bids farewell to Stamford BridgeCHELSEA FC

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