Curbishley quits Upton Park

Updated 14.25 Wed Sep 03 2008

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Alan Curbishley has resigned as manager of West Ham United after less than two years in charge.

Bookmakers made Curbishley their favourite to become the first managerial casualty in the Premier League of the season and fans booed at Upton Park last week when West Ham struggled to beat Macclesfield Town in the Carling Cup.

"A shortlist of candidates is being drawn up" - West Ham statement

A club statement read: "We can confirm that we have accepted Alan Curbishley's resignation as we feel it is in the best interests of both parties. We wish Alan all the success in the future.

"A shortlist of candidates is being drawn up and an announcement will be made in due course about the new West Ham United manager."

Curbishley had been in charge since December 2006 and he helped the club avoid relegation on the final day of the same season.

The highlights of his time as manager at Upton Park were three Premier League wins over Manchester United.