Kicked to the Curb..

So there we have it. After months of speculation, Alan Curbishley has finally left West Ham - though he wasnt sacked. Curbishley walked himself, citing a "breach of trust and confidence" as his reasons for leaving Upton Park.

To be fair to Curbishley, he probably had one of the most thankless jobs in Football. West Ham fans not only want success, but good, attacking football. A big ask in the Premiership these days without big resources. Curbishley's dull and sometimes pragmatic tactics just didnt adhere him to the West Ham faithful, despite the 10th place finish that represented some slow and steady progress. Not good enough for some Hammers fans, despite their near escape from relegation the previous season - an escape Curbishley himself was a big part of.

It was the club's transfer policy that seen Curbishley walk, with players seemingly being bought and sold under his nose. The manager felt completely completely undermined, and rightly so. Kevin Keegan could walk out on Newcastle for similar reasons, and who can blame him? The manager should be responsible for transfers in and out of the club - or at least informed of these decisions. He is in charge, afterall.

With West Ham fans now getting their wish and seeing Curbishley ousted, I wouldnt bet against a season of struggle for the Hammers now. And they probably deserve it. As for Curbishley, I have no doubt he'll find himself a club - hopefully one with more patience and common sense than West Ham.