Ranking every Chelsea manager of the Roman Abramovich era from worst to best 

#8 Avram Grant (2007-08)

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Avram Grant’s appointment as Chelsea manager took a lot of people by surprise back in 2007, mainly because people didn’t really know who he was. The fact that he was the man to replace Jose Mourinho certainly added to the shock, with most thinking a major name would be brought in to help the club kick on.

The Israeli was a friend of Abramovich’s and had been the director of football at the club before taking the hot seat.

Despite the fact he wasn’t a big name, Grant actually did a very good job in charge and almost helped the club win three different titles. Although he ultimately won zero, which is why he found himself looking for a new club at the end of the season.

Grant’s side was defeated by arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup final and managed to push Manchester United all the way until the final day of the season in the hunt for the Premier League title.

However, the biggest achievement and failure for Grant was in Europe. Having guided Chelsea to the Champions League final, he was on the cusp of making history with the Blues until John Terry’s slip as the Red Devils claimed Europe’s top prize.

Despite the fact he still remains the least known name on this list, Grant still claims the highest win percentage in the Abramovich era, with a very impressive 66.7%.