Source: Daily_Mail
Avram Grant raring to go after West ham confirm new manager
Avram Grant is relishing the start of next season after being confirmed as West Ham's new manager on a four-year deal.[LNB]Israeli Grant will arrive at Upton Park, subject to a work permit, after leading relegated Portsmouth to the final of the FA Cup last month.[LNB]Grant will be officially unveiled later this month.[LNB] New man in charge: Avram Grant has been confirmed as West Ham manager[LNB]He said: 'I am proud and honoured to be the manager of West Ham. It will be an exciting challenge and I am ready to do my best.[LNB]'This is a fantastic club with great fans and a history that is respected around the world. I am already looking forward to getting to work with my players in July and preparing for the new season.'[LNB] Up and down: The Hammers finished just one place above the relegation zone[LNB]Hammers co-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold were delighted to get their man.[LNB]Sullivan said: 'I am delighted to welcome Avram to West Ham and am confident he will prove a success. We have taken our time over this appointment and are certain we have got the right man.[LNB]'We are all looking forward to next season with new players coming in and Avram's arrival is just the latest reason for real optimism.'[LNB]Gold said: 'I have to say that having met Avram and spent some time with him that we have got our man. He is a perfect fit.[LNB]'We needed experience and stability. He is a footballing man and quite frankly his reputation speaks for itself. He has a great sense of humour and I am sure the players will relate to him and the fans will warm to him.'[LNB] Satisfied: Sullivan (left) and Gold are glad to have secured ex-Chelsea boss Grant[LNB] West Ham eyeing move for Israel and former Chelsea striker Ben SaharJEFF POWELL: Immaculate Moore is the leader of my pack of England lionsWest Ham on brink of sealing deal to bring in Grant as new managerWEST HAM UNITED FC
