Curbs has been targeted by the bookmakers despite guiding the Hammers to a top-ten finish last season without most of his first choice squad.
Rumours have been flying around recently that the Hammers hierarchy have sounded out former Hammers defender and current manager of
An unnamed William Hill spokesman is quoted as saying, "It's nothing personal against Alan Curbishley and injuries disrupted West Ham's season lat time round,
"However, if he doesn't get off to a decent start we have a feeling the fans might make their displeasure known, which would exert unwelcome pressure on him."