Why West Ham fans should blame their owners and not former boss Alan Curbishley for latest payout
Alan Curbishley walked away from his legal battle with West Ham with a cool £2.2m.
Some West Ham fans may argue, with the club in dire financial straits, that the last thing the Hammers needed was for one of their own to take some much needed dosh out of Upton Park.
I have nothing but respect for Curbishley, which is why I understand the motives behind his action - even if it does mean West Ham might have to sell another player in January.
In any walk of life, be it as a builder or milkman, you would stand up for your rights if you were wronged by your boss and forced out of your job by what you saw as unreasonable conditions.
Curbishley has struck a blow for managers and their right to manage as they do best - and that, in turn, is good news for the fans. And seriously bad news for owners who fall on hard times.
Don't be surprised if Curbs turns up in top flight football again very soon as his qualities and reputation have only been strengthened by this.
West Ham fans shouldn't blame Curbs in any way - but the owners and club officials are the real villains on this one.
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