Grant moved to England in 2006 to become Technical Director of Portsmouth before being appointed Director of football at
Chelsea in July 2007. Two months later, in September 2007, following the departure of José Mourinho, Grant was appointed
manager of Chelsea. Despite steering the team into the Champions League final, the League Cup final and contesting the Premier
League title to the last day, his contract was terminated at the end of the season.
On 7 October 2009, Grant returned to Portsmouth as their new Director of football, following the purchase of the club by
Ali al-Faraj.On 26 November 2009, following the release of Paul Hart, Grant was confirmed as the new manager of the club.
His first win with Pompey arrived in the Premier League on 5 December 2009,
with a 2−0 win over Burnley. Following this he led Portsmouth to a 2−0 win over Liverpool to bring his new side level on
points at the foot of the table.
Although Portsmouth went into administration in March 2010 and had nine points deducted as a result
(contributing to their eventual relegation in bottom place), Grant oversaw a run to the FA Cup final which saw them narrowly beaten
by his old club Chelsea at Wembley Stadium. On 20 May 2010, Grant resigned as the manager of Portsmouth. He announced his decision to
leave in an open letter to fans on the club's website, stating that "it was the hardest decision I have ever had to make". He went on
to say that Portsmouth's fans have brought tears to his eyes with their loyalty, devotion and passion for the club.
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