Hammers facing Curbishley pay-out

WEST HAM are facing the prospect of a multi-million pound compensation pay-out after Alan Curbishley yesterday won his claim against the club for constructive dismissal.

A Premier League manager’s arbitration tribunal upheld Curbishley’s claim after he resigned at the start of last season following the sale of Anton Ferdinand and George McCartney to Sunderland against his wishes.

The tribunal will now assess the level of compensation West Ham must pay – a similar case brought by Kevin Keegan against Newcastle for constructive dismissal saw the Magpies ordered to pay £2 million (€2.2m) in damages plus £1.5m (€1.67m) in legal costs.