Curbishley hits out at fans

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has hit out at supporters who give Premiership coaches grief. West Ham boss Curbishley faced criticism during last weekend's 1-0 victory over Fulham, whilst Chelsea boss Avram Grant recently received death threats in the post.

Curbishley said: "Letters are one thing - that's the world we live in - but some of the abuse from fans these days is poor.

"The League Managers' Association have been looking at it and considering ways of trying to stop it. It has become more prevalent and it seems like people can say what they like to managers.

"I've been in management for 17 years now and that experience has helped. You take it on the chin but sometimes you do need a crash helmet to be able to handle that side of it.

"If we win, we are heroes; if we lose, we are castigated. It's not nice."