Curbishley: players must win back fans

WEST HAM boss Alan Curbishley held a team meeting this week to tell his players what is needed to restore the famous Upton Park atmosphere that was silenced on St Stephen’s Day.

Hammers fans were stunned after going 2-0 down by half-time against Portsmouth, prompting Curbishley to explain exactly what he will expect against Manchester City today.

Curbishley himself was shocked after beating Manchester United and drawing at Fulham in his first two games in charge before conceding two sloppy goals against Pompey, both scored by Linvoy Primus.