Curbs gets Magnusson backing
Curbishley has nine games to save West Ham's season
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Monday, 05, Mar 2007 10:03
Alan Curbishley has been given the dreaded vote of confidence by West Ham owner Eggert Magnusson.
Yesterday's soul-destroying 4-3 defeat by Tottenham saw the Hammers finish the weekend bottom of the league.
The east London club are ten points away from safety and have not won a game since the 1-0 victory over Manchester United on December 17th.
Despite Curbishley's record of one win from 14 games since taking over, Magnusson insists he is the right man for the job.
"I want everyone to know that Alan Curbishley remains the man who we will build our future success on," Magnusson told Sky Sports News.
"Nothing has changed regarding our long-term plans and he still has my full support - 100 per cent.
"We showed excellent spirit yesterday and we will continue our fight to survive."
Nearly 35,000 fans piled into Upton Park to see the Hammers' blow a two-goal lead to lose to bitter rivals Spurs.
Magnusson praised the supporters for their loyalty during their nightmare season.
"I want to pay tribute to our fans who have been fantastic," Magnusson said.
"They were one of the main reasons I bought the club and I know it has not been easy to support us in recent weeks. They all have my heartfelt thanks."
Alan Pardew was sacked as Hammers boss in December, weeks after owner Magnusson pledged his support for him.
Curbishley's side have a 12-day break before their next game away to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday March 17th.