West Ham United fullback Wayne Bridge has blasted critics of manager Avram Grant.
Bridge insists Grant is as passionate as any manager.
Defender Bridge, on loan with the relegation-threatened Hammers from Manchester City, said: "Avram is a character.
"Sitting in team meetings, you realise what a positive person and manager he is.
"Everything is geared to making the players feel good about themselves and going on to the pitch with the right attitude.
"Avram wants everyone to be positive on the pitch, to get forward and play attractive, attacking football."
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