Alan Curbishley: A Victim of the Monster

Alan Curbishley has resigned as manager of Premier League club West Ham United. Curbishley tendered his resignation on Wednesday and it was accepted by West Ham owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson. The former Charlton boss had grown disillusioned at the club's transfer policy, which had led to the sales of Anton Ferdinand and George McCartney.

It's a shame that the influx of foreign and mega-rich individuals into the Premier League has brought so much instability to the clubs.

Very soon, it seems managers will be hired on a per-season basis.

It is critical to note that Curbishley was promised significant funds on and when needed, but he actually got almost no money this season, and instead chairman (and owner) Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson told Curbishley he had to reduce the club's wage bill, as money was focussed on training and medical facilities rather than signings.

This comes just two years after the promise of heaven and earth in a bid to turn West Ham United into a top four club.......hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!

I shouldn't laugh anymore...

Its a case that should be looked at by the very excited Manchester City fans and those of some other clubs who have continued to get carried away by some paper enscripted money, flashed in their face by individuals who have no love for the sport.

"Curbs" is a very good manager, this is evident in the performance of his team even with the worst injury case of last season, as he continued to give the big teams tough games.

He managed to keep Dean Ashton, which I think is laudable, he brought in Freddie Ljunberg (who ran his mouth about the team having more ambition than Arsenal!), Lucas Neil, a coup of sorts, then continued to give young players opportunites—e.g. Sears, Tomkins, Noble etc.—and seemed to get the best of players like Carlton Cole and Mathew Upson.

He did well during his long-term spell at Charlton before this, and when he left, the club went down, so it's plain for all to see he was magnificent there even with a small purse.

This game is losing some of its pride due to the influx of all and sundry with vast amounts of wealth, and their growing influence is disgusting.

Michel Platini, I join in your camp and hope we can get his project of cleansing European football quickly on track, for the sake of the world's biggest and best sport.