The right-sided Israeli defender spent just one season at Stamford Bridge‚ and was most often known for what he did off the pitch than what he did on it during his spell with The Blues. After a successful start to his career with Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bolton Wanderers ‚ then-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho brought him to west London in 2007‚ and a delighted Ben Haim vowed that he would 'play in any position' for his new manager. But after Mourinho dramatically resigned in September that year‚ just three months after Ben Haim made the switch‚ the Stamford Bridge hotseat was given to Israel boss Grant.

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Fans of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv have been banned from watching their team play Aston Villa at Villa Park next month. Villa released a statement on Thursday announcing that no away fans will be permitted to attend the Europa League match‚ amid fears over safety and security. The decision has been made by the Premier League club after consultation with West Midlands Police and their Safety Advisory Group‚ which provides safety certificates ahead of all matches at Villa Park.

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