Curbishley wants fans back on side

ALAN CURBISHLEY has told West Ham fans not to undermine the club’s bid for survival by targeting skipper Nigel Reo-Coker.

Reo-Coker, who has been linked with a move from Upton Park, received abusive mail after a slump in form this season which was held partly responsible for the departure of Alan Pardew as boss.

The 22-year-old was jeered by some supporters before Sunday’s clash against Manchester United, Curbishley’s first match as manager, but responded with the only goal of the game to breathe life into West Ham’s campaign.