Docherty: Grant dismissal 'disgraceful'

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Grant's four-year contract was terminated after just eight months last night following the club's first trophyless season since 2004.

"I think it's a terrible decision to make," Docherty said on BBC Radio Five Live. "The man's done an incredible job at Chelsea football club, following the great (Jose) Mourinho."

He added: "He hardly lost a game. He lost a game the other night on penalty kick which could have gone the other way.

"I think it's disgraceful."

Docherty believes had Blues captain John Terry scored from the spot in Wednesday night's Champions League final shootout - thereby handing Chelsea the trophy - Grant would still be in a job.

He said: "If he (Terry) scored with the penalty kick, they'd be Champions of the world almost. So would he get the sack then?"

Docherty defended Grant's restrained management style, which was in stark contrast to the flamboyant and confrontational approach of his predecessor.

"What's an inspiration? You're only as good as your players," Docherty said.

"Everyone is different and they get results in different ways."