Source: SKY_Sports
Grant had MLS option
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Avram Grant's agent has confirmed the former Chelsea boss was in talks to join MLS side New York Red Bulls before re-joining Portsmouth.[LNB] The ex-Blues tactician sealed his return to return to Fratton Park earlier this week after being named the club's director of football.[LNB]Grant is being entrusted in helping struggling Pompey retain their Premier League status, however, Don Barnett, who represents Grant in the United States, has confirmed he had other options.[LNB]The former Israel boss was discussing a combined head coach and sporting director role at the currently managerless MLS side, who have the worst record in the league with three games remaining.[LNB]History"Grant would make history in New York based on the demographics of the area," he told the New York Times.[LNB]"With all the Jewish residents and expat Israelis in the area, coupled with his profile at Chelsea, he would have raised the profile of Red Bull to a higher level on and off the field - and helped to sell tickets and attract players.[LNB]"He wants the job but I guess he couldn't wait on them any longer."[LNB]
