curbs taking us to court

Alan Curbishley is set to sue West Ham United for constructive dismissal.

The former Hammers boss walked out of the club at the beginning of last month in disgust at the board's policy of selling players without his prior knowledge.

With a clause in his contract confirming that Curbishley retained full control over the movement of players, the 50-year-old is now in a position to sue the club for the remainder of his contract, which had just under two years to run.

The figure in question is thought to be around £1million. An unnamed spokesman for West Ham United told the BBC:

"We are aware of Alan Curbishley's position and it is now a matter for the lawyers for the two parties."

mean while acording to the mail newspaper
Lawyers representing 15 former and current Sheffield United players have been instructed to sue West Ham United for loss of earnings.
the mail claim that the group, assisted by Chris Farnell of IPS Law, have instructed a 'leading sports lawyer' to represent them in a compensation case said to be worth around £5million.