Curbishley resigns as West Ham boss
By Dale Johnson
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<!-- end page tools --> <!-- begin story body --> Alan Curbishley has beaten Kevin Keegan to be the Premier League's first managerial casualty of the season by walking out of West Ham United, blaming a 'breach of trust and confidence' for his sudden departure.
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Curbishley felt his position was untenable
Curbishley had been under intense pressure for months and was the bookies' favourite to be first out.
And now the former Charlton boss, who took charge at Upton Park in December 2006, when he succeeded Alan Pardew, has jumped before he was pushed after guiding the club to their best start to a Premier League season for nine years.
A club statement said: 'We can confirm that we have accepted Alan Curbishley's resignation as we feel it is in the best interests of both parties.
'We wish Alan all the success in the future. A shortlist of candidates is being drawn up and an announcement will be made in due course about the new West Ham United manager.'
Curbishley's position had been the subject of speculation towards the end of last season when Croatia coach Slaven Bilic, a former West Ham player, was linked with the job. He is sure to be a target again just days before their World Cup qualifiers begin with England visiting Zagreb on Wednesday.
First team coach Kevin Keen has been appointed caretaker manager as the Hammers hunt for a permanent replacement for Curbishley.
Alan Curbishley has the honour of being the first EPL to go in this new season.
A wrong move by him,he can only do well with a tight budget and get the best out of those mediorce players and motivate them.
With some big players,he just cun do his job well.
