Bristol City on a free transfer, but only played one game for them; Bristol City's 4–2 League Cup defeat to Barnet. In January 2006, after injury problems, Grant signed for Gradi's Crewe Alexandra, and made ten appearances before the end of the 2005–06 season, but failed to rescue Crewe from relegation to the English League One. He signed a new one-year deal to play for Crewe on 1 June 2006. On 31 January 2007, Grant joined Accrington Stanley as player–coach. He left the club at the end of the season. On 27 July 2007, Grant completed a move to Chester City, signing a one-year contract under new manager Bobby Williamson. He scored his only goal for the club in a 2–1 win at Rochdale on 18 August 2007. He left the club at the end of the season. Coaching career Tony became player coach at Crewe Alexander 2006–2007, working closely with Dario Gradi at Championship and League One level. Tony then moved on to Accrington Stanley and Chester City 2007-2009 as first team player coach at League Two level. Tony joined Blackburn Rovers U18 as coach in 2010 to 2012, here he brought new ideas to the club with the emphasis on development. Here they Won the Academy Elite league, finalists in the FA Youth Cup and also the Premier League cup, a feat unrivalled in English Academy system to date. Tony then moved to the First team coach role for Blackburn Rovers from 2012 to 2015, here they survived relegation, reached the FA cup quarter final losing by the odd goal to Liverpool, they finished the League in position 7th just missing out on the playoffs. Tony returned to Everton as a first team European scout in October 2016. Named Blackpool's assistant manager on 14 March 2019. In 2020, Grant named the assistant coach of the Indian Super League side SC East Bengal, where Robbie Fowler signed as head coach. References External links Burnley Career Stats 1974 births Living people English footballers Association football midfielders Everton F.C. players Swindon Town F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players Manchester City F.C. players West Bromwich Albion F.C. players Burnley F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Crewe Alexandra F.C. players Accrington Stanley F.C. players Chester City F.C. players Premier League players English Football League players Crewe Alexandra F.C. non-playing staff Accrington Stanley F.C. non-playing staff Blackpool F.C. non-playing staff Everton F.C. non-playing staff