Alan Curbishley named as new manager

West Ham United can confirm that Alan Curbishley has been appointed as the Club's new Manager.

Alan will be joined at Upton Park by Mervyn Day, who has been appointed as Assistant Manager.

Commenting on the appointments, Executive Chairman Eggert Magnusson says: "I am absolutely delighted that Alan has agreed to join us. He is a manager with a proven track record and a real love for this Club.

"He did a fantastic job at Charlton and I know how highly regarded he is throughout the football world.

"We are also delighted that Mervyn Day will join the Club as Assistant Manager, and I am aware of how much this Club means to him.

"This is a great day for West Ham United and I am sure that we now have the right management team in place to take the Club forward.

"On behalf of everyone at West Ham United, I welcome Alan and Mervyn - two of our former players, who are now back where they belong."

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