West Ham United boss Avram Grant says he won't be in the dugout for their clash with Stoke City.

Reports have suggested that the manager would take charge of the match even though it clashes with the Jewish holy day of atonement, Yom Kippur.

But Grant said this morning: "No, I will not be at the game."

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