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Last update - 06:25 10/05/2008 Chelsea's Grant becomes first Israeli to win manager of month By Haaretz Sports Staff and Agencies Tags: Barclays Premier League  Chelsea's Avram Grant has been named Barclays Premier League manager of the month for April, the first time ever the award has been won by an Israeli, it was announced Friday. Grant becomes the first Chelsea manager to capture the title since Jose Mourinho, the popular Portuguese manager whose departure from the club was met with disapproval by the fans and media. Grant led the Blues to an unbeaten April in which the club amassed 10 out of a possible 12 points. The Israeli coach has also led Chelsea to the Champions League final and to level on points with Manchester United in the Premier League with one weekend of the season remaining, but speculation persists over his future at the club. in the process pulling even with first place Manchester United. Advertisement Chelsea and United are slated to meet in the Champions League final later this month in Moscow. Chelsea: Grant criticism not anti-Jewish The Times of London reported Thursday that Chelsea have distanced themselves from reports suggesting that anti-Semitism lies behind the criticism that Avram Grant, their manager, has received this season. Pini Zahavi, Grant's agent, told an Israeli newspaper that claimed the Chelsea manager was not getting due recognition for his achievements because of his religion. A statement on the club's website said: "We would like to officially distance ourselves from comments in the media regarding the reasons behind any criticism Avram Grant may or may not have received since he became our manager." Related articles: Yellow patch, Blue victory: U.K. media praise Grant after Chelsea win Avram Grant takes Chelsea to Champions' League final Avram Grant: the man the Israeli media loves to hate Bookmark to del.icio.us   Stronger than its ills The 60th anniversary celebrations are accompanied by a bad taste. Rise in racism Israeli Arabs say institutionalized racism has increased.   1.   I have a theory-here it is.... 00:54  |  Alan 10/05/08   2.   Mazeltov Avram from a Tottenham Supporter! 04:08  |  Ronnie Wolman 10/05/08   3.   Chelsea and Grant 05:52  |  ari 10/05/08   4.   The Truth behind Grant! 06:02  |  an israeli 10/05/08   5.   Israeli? 06:20  |  10/05/08   6.   Russian? Afraid to say Jewish? 08:52  |  Palestinian Brit 10/05/08   7.   The Zionists paid to all of the rivals!!! The Mossad was behind 13:42  |  Alain 10/05/08   8.   We congratulate Abramovich, with excellent ownership 16:28  |  Sal 10/05/08   9.   Football ownership 17:49  |  Palestinian Brit 10/05/08

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