West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson has vowed to be “very patient” with new manager Alan Curbishley – and back him with the money to turn things around at Upton Park.

SEVILLA open the defence of their UEFA Cup crown with a trip to Athens tonight and a meeting with Atromitos.

Alan Pardew may now be enjoying the plaudits as his side look set to establish themselves among England’s elite, but the West Ham manager clearly remembers how things were very different this time last year.

Jason Euell feels he has to leave Charlton this month to try to rescue his career.