What the back pages of the papers say - May 25

NEWS OF THE WORLD: Crushed John Terry broke his silence on his horror penalty
miss which cost Chelsea the Champions League and confessed: "It will haunt me
forever." Also...Avram Grant was sacked as Chelsea manager last night and
blasted: "I feel completely betrayed."

SUNDAY MIRROR: John Terry has revealed for the first time the agony of his
penalty shoot-out miss that cost Chelsea their chance of Champions League glory.
Also...Thierry Henry was on the brink of a sensational move to Manchester United
- just two weeks ago.

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Fergie will call it a day before he is 70

THE PEOPLE: Mark Hughes has emerged as the leading target to replace axed Avram
Grant as Chelsea boss. Also...Sir Alex Ferguson last night revealed he'll give
it three more years in charge of Manchester United - then quit before he reaches
70.

SUNDAY EXPRESS: Mark Hughes emerged last night as one of the top contenders to
become the new manager of Chelsea following the sacking Avram Grant.
Also...Striker Dean Windass scores the £60million goal to take Hull into the
Premier League for the first time - and fulfil a prediction of his boss.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Chelsea could turn to Mark Hughes after ending Avram Grant's
reign as boss last night. Also...Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will
finally retire within the next three years after admitting: "I won't be
managing here when I'm 70."

INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY: It took only three days for the axe to fall: Chelsea
yesterday parted company with their manager Avram Grant after terminating the
Israeli's contract. Also...Eight years ago their fans rattled tins to collect
money to keep their club alive and the players were locked out of their own
dilapidated stadium by the bailiffs.

SUNDAY TIMES: Avram Grant, sacked by Chelsea yesterday after just over eight
months in charge, is in line for a quick return to Premier League management
with Manchester City. Also...Sir Alex Ferguson has vowed he will leave his post
in three years "at the very, very most."

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: Avram Grant was last night sacked as Chelsea manager by
Russian owner Roman Abramovich. Also...He left the stage with 18 minutes
remaining as the giant screens were replaying his wonder goal.

THE OBSERVER: Avram Grant has been sacked by Chelsea on the day Jose Mourinho broke his long silence on his successor at Stamford Bridge by criticising the
Israeli's failure to win a single trophy. Also...Steel yourself Premier League,
Hull City have finally made it to the top flight.